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Application under Section 73 to vary conditions 2, 24, 33, 35 & 47 of permission 200188 (allowed on appeal under APP/E0345/W/21/3276463 on 17/03/2022 for Demolition of existing structures and erection of a series of buildings ranging in height from 1 to 11 storeys, including residential dwellings (C3 use class) and retail floorspace (A3 use class), together with a new north-south pedestrian link, connecting Christchurch Bridge to Vastern Road), including an increase from 4 to 5 storeys of the western wing of Block B, amendments to the top two floors of Blocks D & E, changes to the unit mix and various other associated alterations (amended description).

55 Vastern Road Reading RG1 8BU

Decision MadeReference: PL/23/1673Reading Borough Council

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55 Vastern Road Reading RG1 8BU

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Removal/variation of conditions
Received
20 Nov 2023
Validated
11 Jan 2024
Determination deadline
11 Apr 2024
Local authority
Reading Borough Council

Application overview

Application under Section 73 to vary conditions 2, 24, 33, 35 & 47 of permission 200188 (allowed on appeal under APP/E0345/W/21/3276463 on 17/03/2022 for Demolition of existing structures and erection of a series of buildings ranging in height from 1 to 11 storeys, including residential dwellings (C3 use class) and retail floorspace (A3 use class), together with a new north-south pedestrian link, connecting Christchurch Bridge to Vastern Road), including an increase from 4 to 5 storeys of the western wing of Block B, amendments to the top two floors of Blocks D & E, changes to the unit mix and various other associated alterations (amended description).

Proposal details

Reference
PL/23/1673
Ward
Thames Ward

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Committee reportCommittee report · PDF19 Mar 2024View
Amended PlanAmended Plan · PDF4 Mar 2024View
Amended PlanAmended Plan · PDF4 Mar 2024View
Amended PlanAmended Plan · PDF4 Mar 2024View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF27 Mar 2024View
Supporting DocumentsSupporting Documents · PDF4 Mar 2024View
Supporting DocumentsSupporting Documents · PDF4 Mar 2024View
Amended PlanAmended Plan · PDF4 Mar 2024View
Committee reportCommittee report · PDF19 Mar 2024View

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