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Change of use of basement and ground floors from bar/nightclub (Sui Generis) to off-licence/retail use (Class E(a)).

5-6 FRIAR STREET, READING, RG1 1DB

Decision MadeReference: PL/26/1125Reading Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
21 Aug 2026
Validated
25 Aug 2026
Determination deadline
20 Oct 2026
Local authority
Reading Borough Council

Application overview

Change of use of basement and ground floors from bar/nightclub (Sui Generis) to off-licence/retail use (Class E(a)).

Proposal details

Reference
PL/26/1125
Alternative references
PLP-00006886
Ward
Abbey Ward
Agent
Ajay Modhwadia

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Application location

5-6 FRIAR STREET, READING, RG1 1DB

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Documents 8 of 8

DocumentPublishedAction
Application-form-RedactedApplication Form · PDF28 Aug 2026View
Location and Block Plan · PDF21 Aug 2026View
Final decision noticeDecision Notice · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Existing and proposed plans and elevationsPlans · PDF25 Aug 2026View
Design and Access Statement - superseded 6-10-26Design and Access Statement · PDF25 Aug 2026View
REV A - Proposed Ground Floor PlanAmended Plan · PDF6 Oct 2026View
Revised Design and Access StatementDesign and Access Statement · PDF6 Oct 2026View
Planning Officer reportPlanning Officer report · PDF8 Oct 2026View

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