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Request for an EIA Scoping Opinion in accordance with Regulation 15 (2) of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment)Regulations 2017 (as amended) with regard to the proposed redevelopment of land at Vastern Road, Reading, involving demolition of a number of structures on the site and the erection of a new residential scheme (up to 210 units), with a max height of 11 storeys (up to 36m above ground level) including a new north south pedestrian link, connecting Christchurch Bridge to Vastern Road towards the station as well as drainage infrastructure and landscaping.

55 Vastern Road Reading

Decision MadeReference: PL/19/0451Reading Borough Council

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Status
Decision Made
Application type
Scoping Opinion
Received
18 Mar 2019
Validated
19 Mar 2019
Determination deadline
10 May 2019
Local authority
Reading Borough Council

Application overview

Request for an EIA Scoping Opinion in accordance with Regulation 15 (2) of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment)Regulations 2017 (as amended) with regard to the proposed redevelopment of land at Vastern Road, Reading, involving demolition of a number of structures on the site and the erection of a new residential scheme (up to 210 units), with a max height of 11 storeys (up to 36m above ground level) including a new north south pedestrian link, connecting Christchurch Bridge to Vastern Road towards the station as well as drainage infrastructure and landscaping.

Proposal details

Reference
PL/19/0451
Ward
Abbey Ward
Agent
Barton Willmore

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55 Vastern Road Reading

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Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF9 May 2019View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF9 May 2019View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF9 May 2019View
Supporting DocumentsSupporting Documents · PDF19 Mar 2019View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF9 May 2019View

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