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Installation of roof space windows on the north, east and west elevations of the north block and north, south and west elevations of the central block and construction of a roof to enclose the plant area within part of the central block, all associated with the existing office use (Class E) (amended description).

ABBEY GARDENS, 4-6 ABBEY STREET, READING, RG1 3BA

Decision MadeReference: PL/25/1175Reading Borough Council

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Status
Decision Made
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
19 Aug 2025
Validated
8 Oct 2025
Determination deadline
3 Dec 2025
Local authority
Reading Borough Council

Application overview

Installation of roof space windows on the north, east and west elevations of the north block and north, south and west elevations of the central block and construction of a roof to enclose the plant area within part of the central block, all associated with the existing office use (Class E) (amended description).

Proposal details

Reference
PL/25/1175
Alternative references
PP-14170519
Ward
Abbey Ward
Agent
Miss Sian Thomas

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Application location

ABBEY GARDENS, 4-6 ABBEY STREET, READING, RG1 3BA

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Documents 10 of 10

DocumentPublishedAction
Design StatementDesign and Access Statement · PDF2 Oct 2025View
Application form - redacted versionApplication Form · PDF8 Oct 2025View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF3 Dec 2025View
Existing and proposed floor plans, elevation and section plansPlan · PDF2 Oct 2025View
CIL floorspace evidence plan, as received 8-10-25Community infrastructure levy questions · PDF8 Oct 2025View
Existing and Proposed floor plans, elevations and sections Superseded 2-10-25Superseded · PDF17 Sept 2025View
Site Location Plan.pdf · PDF19 Aug 2025View
Flood Risk AssessmentFlood risk assessment · PDF9 Sept 2025View
EA consultation responseConsultee comments · PDF27 Oct 2025View
Officer reportPlanning Officer report · PDF3 Dec 2025View

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