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Request for an Environmental Impact Assessment (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 Forbury Retail Park, Reading, for a residential-led mixed use scheme of up to 820 units andup to 5,500 sqm of commercial uses within buildings up to 12 storeys, with vehicle access to up to 200 car parking spaces at basement level and up to 860 cycle parking spaces, landscaping, sewer diversion and associated works.

Forbury Retail Park Forbury Road Reading RG1 3JD

Decision MadeReference: PL/23/0243Reading Borough Council

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Status
Decision Made
Application type
Scoping Opinion
Received
24 Feb 2023
Validated
24 Feb 2023
Determination deadline
18 Apr 2023
Local authority
Reading Borough Council

Application overview

Request for an Environmental Impact Assessment (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 Forbury Retail Park, Reading, for a residential-led mixed use scheme of up to 820 units andup to 5,500 sqm of commercial uses within buildings up to 12 storeys, with vehicle access to up to 200 car parking spaces at basement level and up to 860 cycle parking spaces, landscaping, sewer diversion and associated works.

Proposal details

Reference
PL/23/0243
Ward
Thames Ward

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Forbury Retail Park Forbury Road Reading RG1 3JD

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Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF18 Apr 2023View
Supporting DocumentsSupporting Documents · PDF28 Feb 2023View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF18 Apr 2023View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF18 Apr 2023View

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