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BT plan to install high speed Broadband to the local area that this telephone exchange serves. As part of this upgrade, additional ventilation is required at the above premises. It is proposed to remove glass from a window on the first floor northwest elevation. An aluminium louvre will be installed and fixed to the window frame, as per submitted drawing and photos. It will be mill finish to match existing louvres already installed in the building.

Telephone Exchange Norcot Road Tilehurst Reading RG30 6BP

Decision MadeReference: PL/20/0455Reading Borough Council

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Status
Decision Made
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
20 Mar 2020
Validated
20 Mar 2020
Determination deadline
15 May 2020
Local authority
Reading Borough Council

Application overview

BT plan to install high speed Broadband to the local area that this telephone exchange serves. As part of this upgrade, additional ventilation is required at the above premises. It is proposed to remove glass from a window on the first floor northwest elevation. An aluminium louvre will be installed and fixed to the window frame, as per submitted drawing and photos. It will be mill finish to match existing louvres already installed in the building.

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Reference
PL/20/0455
Ward
Kentwood Ward
Agent
Tim Woodall

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Telephone Exchange Norcot Road Tilehurst Reading RG30 6BP

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Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF13 May 2020View
Design and Access StatementDesign and Access Statement · PDF20 Mar 2020View
Planning Officer reportPlanning Officer report · PDF13 May 2020View

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