18 HEMDEAN RISE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7SA

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

• PL/26/0497 Granted

  18 HEMDEAN RISE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7SA

  Elevated Single Storey Rear Extension

  Decided 8 Jun 2026 Householder

1. 24 Sep 2026

   Received by Reading

2. 25 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 November 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.

This application is with Reading for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Reading decided amendment applications in a median of 54 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

An amendment application makes limited changes to a permission that already exists; anything beyond modest adjustment needs a fresh application. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 18 HEMDEAN RISE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7SA

  PL/26/0497 Submitted 13 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Elevated Single Storey Rear Extension

  Granted Householder Extension 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Hemdean Hill Caversham Reading RG4 7SB

  230416 Submitted 30 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  Proposed facade alterations by replacing all existing windows, installation of sliding doors to rear, internal alterations and all associated works

  Granted Lawful development Windows or glazing 4 docs

• HEMDEAN HOUSE SCHOOL, HEMDEAN ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7SD

  PL/26/0138 Submitted 2 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Redevelopment and demolition of buildings, erection of 51no. retirement apartments and conversion of the former School House to form 10no. general open market apartments including communal facilities, access, car parking and landscaping. The conversion of former gate house lodge to form 1 no. general open market dwelling.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Demolition 53 docs
  Domestic

• Hemdean House School Hemdean Road Caversham Reading RG4 7SD

  210431 Submitted 17 Mar 2021 100 yards away

  Temporary planning permission for installation of modular nursery buildings for five years (Amended Description).

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• 44 Priest Hill Caversham Reading RG4 7RY

  210974 Submitted 14 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Single storey rear extension to replace existing rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 46 PRIEST HILL, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7RY

  PL/26/1017 Submitted 29 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  T.1 Beech (C)-Crown lift through 360 to approximately 4.5-5m T.2 Cedar (C) Tip reduce the Eastern side (property side) by 1-1.5m

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• PL/26/1290 Awaiting decision

  29 ST ANNES ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7PA

  Removal/Variation of Conditions on Planning Application PL/24/0420 and associated Removal/Variation of Condition 2 - Single storey rear extension with flat roof and feature flat glazing lights. Conversion of an existing external side store. High level glazing reconfiguration to a rear facing gable. New flat roof dormer. High level feature roof glazing.

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Amendments
• PL/26/0962 Refused

  85 PELL STREET, READING, RG1 2NP

  Demolition of existing disused salvage yard and construction of a replacement building to provide 4no. 1 bedroom units and 1 no. 2 bedroom house together with associated landscaping, cycle and bin stores. [Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of application PL/20/1757 to include 2 rear dormer windows]

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Amendments
• PL/26/1231 Awaiting decision

  7 KELMSCOTT CLOSE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7DG

  Non-Material Amendment to Application PL/25/0244 for removal of perimeter parapet wall and and copings at first floor roof level. Replacing flat roof at first floor to side/front elevation with pitched roof

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Amendments
• PL/26/1235 Awaiting decision

  70 BRUNEL ROAD, READING, RG30 3JL

  Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission PL/25/1837 - Reduction in size and change of position of the rear ground floor bifold doors. Removal of side facing ground floor window and widening of obscure glazed first floor rear bathroom window

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Amendments
• PL/26/1229 Awaiting decision

  50 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD

  Demolition of C20th rear wing, conversion of offices and remodelling of rear addition to form 4x1 bed No. Flats with bike storage, amenity space and bins/recycling facilities. [Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans), 3 (Materials), 7 (Method Statement) and 8 (Schedule of Works ) of listed building consent 23/1866 to include removal of glazed link, additional windows/rooflights, internal and external layout changes, alterations to exterior finish, secondary glazing, new insulation, new vent penetrations and other associated works and removal of Condition 9 (Materials) as duplicate of Condition 3 (Materials)]

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Amendments