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

1. 19 Jan 2026

   Received by Reading

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 March 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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