Planning application
PL/26/0216
Reading Bridge House, Reading Bridge, Vastern Road,, Reading, RG1 8LS
Proposal
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code Regulations 2003 to Utilise Permitted Development Rights, Proposed removal and replacement of 3no. antennas and installation of associated ancillary equipment thereto.
As published by the council, reference PL/26/0216
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Feb 2026
Received by Reading
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27 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What withdrawal means
The process from here
The applicant withdrew this application before the council decided it, so it carries no planning weight and no fee refund is automatic. Withdrawal often follows officer feedback that a refusal was likely.
The applicant is free to submit a revised application at any time, and many withdrawn schemes return in amended form, so the site is worth watching if the proposal affected you.
About telecoms applications
How this application type works
Telecommunications applications cover masts, antennas and cabinets, most of which come forward as prior approval cases under permitted development rules. The council typically has 56 days to consider siting and appearance only. The need for the network itself is treated as established, so objections carry most weight where they address visual impact or siting.
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PL/26/0298 Awaiting decision
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PL/26/0739 Decided
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PL/26/0685 Withdrawn
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PL/26/0283 Withdrawn
Windsor Hall, Upper Redlands Road, Reading, RG6 6HW
Reg 5 Notification to install electronic communications apparatus/development ancillary to radio equipment housing on behalf of Cornerstone, Description of Development: The removal of existing antennas, the installation of 6no new antennas, New 18No. ERS's, 1no dish 300mm to be allocated Refresh equipment within existing cabin.
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PL/26/0077 Withdrawn
Three HQ car park, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 6GP.
In accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 this letter provides formal notification in writing of 28 days’ notice in advance, of our intention to install electronic communications - The proposed installation comprises - the replacement of 3 no. antennas and associated development
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PL/26/0078 Withdrawn
Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0TA.
In accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 this letter provides formal notification in writing of 28 days’ notice in advance, of our intention to install electronic communications - The replacement of 3 no. antennas and associated development
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PL/26/0019 Withdrawn
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