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Provision of a new modular building to provide safe refuge and sleeping accommodation for homeless people.

THE SALVATION ARMY HOSTEL, WILLOW STREET, READING, RG1 6AB

Decision MadeReference: PL/26/0387Reading Borough Council

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Status
Decision Made
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
23 Mar 2026
Validated
24 Mar 2026
Determination deadline
19 May 2026
Local authority
Reading Borough Council

Application overview

Provision of a new modular building to provide safe refuge and sleeping accommodation for homeless people.

Proposal details

Reference
PL/26/0387
Alternative references
PP-14784023
Ward
Abbey Ward
Agent
Mr Stuart Baird

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Application location

THE SALVATION ARMY HOSTEL, WILLOW STREET, READING, RG1 6AB

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Documents 10 of 10

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03B Proposed Elevations 160326.pdf · PDF23 Mar 2026View
form_1_cil_additional_information.pdf · PDF23 Mar 2026View
Delegated Report - PL_26_0387Planning Officer report · PDF19 May 2026View
01B Location Plan.pdf · PDF23 Mar 2026View
PR 26 0027 Salvation Army Willow House Biodiversity Statement and Baseline Assessment.pdf · PDF23 Mar 2026View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF19 May 2026View
04 Existing Plans and Elevations 270224.pdf · PDF23 Mar 2026View
Willow House Planning Statement 160326.pdf · PDF23 Mar 2026View
ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF23 Mar 2026View
02C Proposed Site Plan 160326.pdf · PDF23 Mar 2026View

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