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Change of use of existing 5-storey tower building from Class E (office) to B8 (self-storage).

Magenta Self Storage Reading, 2-4 Darwin Close, Reading, RG2 0RB

Decision MadeReference: PL/26/0048Reading Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
19 Jan 2026
Validated
10 Apr 2026
Determination deadline
19 Jun 2026
Local authority
Reading Borough Council

Application overview

Change of use of existing 5-storey tower building from Class E (office) to B8 (self-storage).

Proposal details

Reference
PL/26/0048
Alternative references
PP-14322015
Ward
Whitley Ward
Agent
Kate Riley

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Application location

Magenta Self Storage Reading, 2-4 Darwin Close, Reading, RG2 0RB

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Documents 11 of 11

DocumentPublishedAction
ApplicationForm.pdf · PDF19 Jan 2026View
251023 - Planning Statement - Darwin Close Reading.pdf · PDF19 Jan 2026View
Existing Plans.pdf · PDF19 Jan 2026View
Floor plansPlan · PDF10 Apr 2026View
Withdrawn Notice - PL_26_0048Report18 Jun 2026View
2025.10.14 Magenta Reading - TS V1.1.pdf · PDF19 Jan 2026View
25.10.14 Magenta Self Storage TP V1.1.pdf · PDF19 Jan 2026View
Site Location Plan - 2-4 Darwin Cl Reading.jpg19 Jan 2026View
Sustainability statementSupporting Documents · PDF10 Apr 2026View
Site Location Plan - 2-4 Darwin Cl ReadingPlan · PDF11 Mar 2026View
ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF19 Jan 2026View

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