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PL/26/0216

Reading Bridge House, Reading Bridge, Vastern Road,, Reading, RG1 8LS

Withdrawn Reading Prior notification Part 16 Class A: Development by telecoms operators

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

  1. 17 Feb 2026

    Received by Reading

  2. 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The applicant is free to submit a revised application at any time, and many withdrawn schemes return in amended form, so the site is worth watching if the proposal affected you.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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