A NEW coffee shop in Reading town centre is awaiting the result of its planning application.
Black Sheep Coffee is set to replace Caffè Nero, which closed last year, on the junction of Queen Victoria Street and Friar Street.
The proposal requests advertising consent for the addition of the three new fascias, two projecting signs and graphics to existing awnings.
After receiving grade II listed status in December 1978, the building now requires approval for any alterations to be made.
The shop is going to have 20 seats indoors and 16 seats outside.
According to the planning statement, the changes
will be minimal and cause “less than substantial harm to a designated heritage asset and make a positive contribution to local character and distinctiveness.”
The company has 45 branches across the UK and offers its own range of signature drinks, Norwegian waffles and a coffee bean subscription for its own roasts.
The deadline for comments on the application is Thursday, January 27.
They can be submitted at: planning.reading.gov.uk
