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Temporary change of use of 61 student studio rooms (sui generis use class) to co-living scheme (sui generis use class) comprising 46 student studio rooms and 15 studio rooms for occupation by students or staff employed directly by the NHS for a period of 3 years. (amended)

79 SILVER STREET, READING, RG1 2SU

Under ConsultationReference: PL/26/0641Reading Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Under Consultation
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
14 May 2026
Validated
29 May 2026
Determination deadline
24 Jul 2026
Local authority
Reading Borough Council

Application overview

Temporary change of use of 61 student studio rooms (sui generis use class) to co-living scheme (sui generis use class) comprising 46 student studio rooms and 15 studio rooms for occupation by students or staff employed directly by the NHS for a period of 3 years. (amended)

Proposal details

Reference
PL/26/0641
Alternative references
PP-14933857
Ward
Katesgrove Ward
Agent
Mr Tony Allen

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Application location

79 SILVER STREET, READING, RG1 2SU

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Documents 9 of 9

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Appendix AP1 - Report from Homes for Students.pdf · PDF14 May 2026View
GA Plans_2nd Floor · PDF29 May 2026View
Planning Statement · PDF14 May 2026View
GA Plans_3rd Floor · PDF29 May 2026View
GA Plans_Lower Ground Floor · PDF29 May 2026View
ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF14 May 2026View
GA Plans_1st Floor · PDF29 May 2026View
Location plan.pdf · PDF14 May 2026View
GA Plans_Ground Floor · PDF29 May 2026View

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