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Change of use of ground floor from shop to hot food takeaway (Class Sui Generis), with alterations to access at rear

56 Christchurch Road Reading RG2 7AZ

Decision MadeReference: PL/20/1796Reading Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
14 Dec 2020
Validated
7 Jan 2021
Determination deadline
4 Mar 2021
Local authority
Reading Borough Council

Application overview

Change of use of ground floor from shop to hot food takeaway (Class Sui Generis), with alterations to access at rear

Proposal details

Reference
PL/20/1796
Ward
Redlands Ward
Agent
Bluebird Engineering Ltd

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Application location

56 Christchurch Road Reading RG2 7AZ

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DocumentPublishedAction
Design and Access StatementDesign and Access Statement · PDF14 Dec 2020View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF18 Mar 2021View
Planning Officer reportPlanning Officer report18 Mar 2021View

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