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The development will see the extension of the existing Mercedes-Benz showroom on Richfield Avenue with two smaller buildings erected purelyfor valet and MOT services. The works to the building will see new cladding and glazing to the showroom and site facing workshop areas, re allocation of parking, resurfacing of the site, new boundary treatments, a dedicated covered service drop off area installed, new signage and an overhaul of the interiors to provide contemporary facilities for both customers and employees.

Mercedes Centre Richfield Avenue Reading RG1 8EQ

Decision MadeReference: PL/17/2259Reading Borough Council

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Mercedes Centre Richfield Avenue Reading RG1 8EQ

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
15 Dec 2017
Validated
19 Jan 2018
Determination deadline
16 Nov 2018
Local authority
Reading Borough Council

Application overview

The development will see the extension of the existing Mercedes-Benz showroom on Richfield Avenue with two smaller buildings erected purelyfor valet and MOT services. The works to the building will see new cladding and glazing to the showroom and site facing workshop areas, re allocation of parking, resurfacing of the site, new boundary treatments, a dedicated covered service drop off area installed, new signage and an overhaul of the interiors to provide contemporary facilities for both customers and employees.

Proposal details

Reference
PL/17/2259
Ward
Abbey Ward
Agent
McBains

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Documents 12 of 12

DocumentPublishedAction
Planning statementPlanning statement · PDF18 Dec 2017View
Location planLocation plan · PDF18 Dec 2017View
Existing PlansExisting Plans · PDF18 Dec 2017View
Design and Access StatementDesign and Access Statement · PDF18 Dec 2017View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF16 Nov 2018View
Supporting DocumentsSupporting Documents · PDF19 Jan 2018View
Design and Access StatementDesign and Access Statement · PDF18 Dec 2017View
Design and Access StatementDesign and Access Statement · PDF18 Dec 2017View
Design and Access StatementDesign and Access Statement · PDF18 Dec 2017View
Existing PlansExisting Plans · PDF18 Dec 2017View
Location planLocation plan · PDF18 Dec 2017View
Existing PlansExisting Plans · PDF18 Dec 2017View

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