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20 RECTORY ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7SH

Awaiting decision Reading PL/26/0371 Householder planning permission

Works: Extension Small domestic

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Proposal

Householder planning application for a single-storey pitched-roof rear infill extension between the outrigger and boundary, and a flat roof rear extension replacing an earlier rear structure.

As published by the council, reference PL/26/0371

Application record

Reference
PL/26/0371
Type
Householder planning permission
Status
Part 1 Valid
Received
18 Mar 2026
Validated
19 Mar 2026
Ward
Caversham Ward
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
RG4 7SH

Site history

Applications at this address on the Reading register

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 0 approved, 1 refused.

  • PL/25/1567 Refused

    20 RECTORY ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7SH

    Single Storey Rear Extensions

    Decided 20 Jan 2026 Lawful development

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 18 Mar 2026

    Received by Reading

  2. 19 Mar 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 14 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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 20 RECTORY ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7SH

    PL/25/1567 Submitted 3 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    Single Storey Rear Extensions

    Refused Lawful development Extension 10 docs
    Small domestic
  • 15 PRIORY AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7SE

    PL/26/0151 Submitted 4 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    93% historically approved · decision due ~1 Apr

    Single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration on existing side elevation.

    Awaiting decision Householder Extension Windows or glazing
    Small domestic
  • 11 PRIORY AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7SE

    PL/26/1191 Submitted 3 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    93% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

    Proposed single storey rear/side extension with flat roof.

    Awaiting decision Householder Extension 8 docs
    Small domestic
  • 19 Priory Avenue Caversham Reading RG4 7SE

    210619 Submitted 20 Apr 2021 50 yards away

    Rear and side infill extension and loft conversion with rear dormer, including 2 no. roof lights to the front and 1 no. roof light to rear existing flat roof

    Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 8 docs
    Domestic
  • 7 PRIORY AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7SE

    PL/24/1440 Submitted 28 Oct 2024 50 yards away

    L-Shaped Dormer loft conversion and installation of front roof lights

    Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 5 docs
  • 1 Hemdean Road Caversham Reading RG4 7SY

    210986 Submitted 16 Jun 2021 100 yards away

    Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed rear dormer, one front rooflight, and removal of a chimney

    Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 8 docs

In Reading

  • PL/26/0528 Granted

    29 HERON ISLAND, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DQ

    Creation of 2 new window openings in south-west side elevation of property.

    Received 20 Apr, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Householder
  • PL/26/0744 Granted

    925 OXFORD ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 6TP

    Single storey side extension and internal alterations

    Received 5 Jun, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Householder
  • PL/26/0874 Granted

    47 ROTHERFIELD WAY, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8PJ

    First floor side extension, hip to gable alteration, loft conversion with rear dormer, and amendment to porch shape and roof

    Received 2 Jul, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Householder
  • PL/26/1323 Awaiting decision

    11 WHITEKNIGHTS ROAD, READING, RG6 7BY

    Rebuild front boundary wall following removal of existing

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
  • PL/26/1322 Awaiting decision

    12 GRAFTON ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 4QJ

    Two-storey side extension combined with single-storey front, bay window and open porch extension

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