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Temporary change of use from Prison (Class C2a) to Firearms Training Centre (Sui Generis) for a period of five years

Former HMP Reading , Forbury Road, Reading , RG1 3HY

Decision MadeReference: PL/24/1222Reading Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
16 Sept 2024
Validated
25 Sept 2024
Determination deadline
20 Nov 2024
Local authority
Reading Borough Council

Application overview

Temporary change of use from Prison (Class C2a) to Firearms Training Centre (Sui Generis) for a period of five years

Proposal details

Reference
PL/24/1222
Alternative references
PP-13411618
Ward
Abbey Ward
Agent
Mr Simon Dackombe

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Application location

Former HMP Reading , Forbury Road, Reading , RG1 3HY

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Documents 5 of 5

DocumentPublishedAction
Planning, Design & Access Statement and Heritage StatementStatement · PDF25 Sept 2024View
Site and Block PlanBlock plan of the site · PDF25 Sept 2024View
Decision Notice - Application WithdrawnDecision Notice · PDF8 Oct 2024View
Site Location PlanLocation plan · PDF25 Sept 2024View
ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form · PDF25 Sept 2024View

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Decision & conditions

Withdrawn
Decision Notice - Application Withdrawn
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