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Installation of roof space dormer windows on the north, east and west elevations of the north block and on the north, east, south and west elevations of the central block, all with associated external terrace spaces and replacement balustrades; the construction of a roof to enclose the plant area within part of the central block; and other associated development, all associated with the existing office use (Class E).

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

Decision MadeReference: PL/26/0198Reading Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
13 Feb 2026
Validated
26 Mar 2026
Determination deadline
21 May 2026
Local authority
Reading Borough Council

Application overview

Installation of roof space dormer windows on the north, east and west elevations of the north block and on the north, east, south and west elevations of the central block, all with associated external terrace spaces and replacement balustrades; the construction of a roof to enclose the plant area within part of the central block; and other associated development, all associated with the existing office use (Class E).

Proposal details

Reference
PL/26/0198
Alternative references
PP-14699757
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 Statement.pdf · PDF13 Feb 2026View
Existing and Proposed plans, elevations & sectionsPlan · PDF26 Mar 2026View
Fire_Safety_StrategyOther · PDF26 Mar 2026View
ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF13 Feb 2026View
Flood Risk AssessmentFlood risk assessment · PDF26 Mar 2026View
Site Location Plan.pdf · PDF13 Feb 2026View
Existing Plans - superseded 26-3-26Superseded · PDF13 Feb 2026View
Decision Notice - application withdrawnDecision Notice · PDF11 May 2026View
Heritage AssessmentHeritage statement · PDF26 Mar 2026View
Preliminary Roost AssessmentOther · PDF21 Apr 2026View

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Decision Notice - application withdrawn
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