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8, The Old Forge, Merchants Place, Reading, RG1 1DT

Decision MadeReference: PL/25/1617Reading Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
11 Nov 2025
Validated
25 Nov 2025
Determination deadline
20 Jan 2026
Local authority
Reading Borough Council

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Proposal details

Reference
PL/25/1617
Alternative references
PP-14478916
Ward
Abbey Ward

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Application location

8, The Old Forge, Merchants Place, Reading, RG1 1DT

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Documents 8 of 8

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LocationPlan.pdf · PDF11 Nov 2025View
ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF11 Nov 2025View
Planning Permission The Old Forge.pdf · PDF11 Nov 2025View
THE OLD FORGE UPDATED ELEVATIONS.pdf · PDF25 Nov 2025View
PXL_20251208_132855844Site Notice8 Dec 2025View
Delegated Report - PL_25_1617Planning Officer report · PDF16 Jan 2026View
PXL_20251208_132902612.MPSite Photos8 Dec 2025View
Approval Decision Notice - PL_25_1617Decision Notice · PDF16 Jan 2026View

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Approval Decision Notice - PL_25_1617
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