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14 MATLOCK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7BS

Awaiting decision Reading PL/26/0346 Householder planning permission

Works: Extension Domestic

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Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Proposed new pitch roof on existing extension

As published by the council, reference PL/26/0346

Application record

Reference
PL/26/0346
Type
Householder planning permission
Status
Part 1 Valid
Received
13 Mar 2026
Validated
17 Mar 2026
Ward
Caversham Heights Ward
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
RG4 7BS

Site history

Applications at this address on the Reading register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • PL/26/0062 Granted

    14 MATLOCK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7BS

    Rear extension measuring 6.0m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.9m, and 3.0m in height to eaves level. Notification of the construction of an extension under class A Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.

    Decided 3 Mar 2026 Prior approval

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 13 Mar 2026

    Received by Reading

  2. 17 Mar 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 12 May 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Reading took a median of 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

What happens while it is decided

This application is with Reading for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Reading decided householder applications in a median of 72 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About householder applications

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

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  • 54 MATLOCK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7BS

    PL/25/1724 Submitted 1 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    Proposed Single Storey Rear and Side Extension

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  • 14 MATLOCK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7BS

    PL/26/0062 Submitted 20 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    Rear extension measuring 6.0m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.9m, and 3.0m in height to eaves level. Notification of the construction of an extension under class A Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.

    Granted Prior approval Extension 7 docs

  • 29 Matlock Road Caversham Reading RG4 7BP

    192010 Submitted 17 Dec 2019 50 yards away

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    PL/24/1270 Submitted 27 Sep 2024 150 yards away

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    Granted Householder 10 docs
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In Reading

  • PL/26/0528 Granted

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    Received 5 Jun, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Householder
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    Received 2 Jul, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Householder
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    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
  • PL/26/1322 Awaiting decision

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    Received 2 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder