Planning and development

The groundbreaking ceremony held at the Old Power Station site, a development of 209 flats in Vastern Road, Reading.

Central Reading

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Developer breaks ground on contentious project for 209 flats at Reading riverside

Tower House Hotel in Wokingham Road, East Reading.

Tower House Hotel in Wokingham Road, East Reading.

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Plans still in works to demolish hotel and replace it with flats

A planning notice outside a property in Reading. From November, notices such as this will be the only physical way of notifying the public about planning applications.

A planning notice outside a property in Reading. From November, notices such as this will be the only physical way of notifying the public about planning applications.

Planning Applications

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Neighbours will no longer get planning applications by post

Councillor Micky Leng has led the council's objections to government rule changes which could mean

Councillor Micky Leng has led the council's objections to government rule changes which could mean

Planning and development

5

Reading masterplan for thousands of new homes moves ahead

The rooftop of The Oracle Holybrook car park in Reading, which is due for changes.

The rooftop of The Oracle Holybrook car park in Reading, which is due for changes.

Central Reading

Changes at the top of The Oracle shopping centre given the go ahead

Reading Prison and Channing Bi, the head of the Ziran Education Foundation which purchased the site for £7 million earlier this year.

Reading Prison and Channing Bi, the head of the Ziran Education Foundation which purchased the site for £7 million earlier this year.

Central Reading

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Take a look inside Reading Prison that has been closed for 10 years

Four sites where hundreds of new homes could be delivered in Reading.

Four sites where hundreds of new homes could be delivered in Reading.

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Popular shopping centre could be site of new homes

Work taking place to construct a building containing 19 flats in Southampton Street, Reading. The project replaces the Co-op Funeralcare.

Work taking place to construct a building containing 19 flats in Southampton Street, Reading. The project replaces the Co-op Funeralcare.

Central Reading

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Old funeral care building demolished as work steams ahead to build 19 flats

CGI of new homes in Dunsden

CGI of new homes in Dunsden

Planning and development

1

Decision due on new homes plan in village countryside

The Butler pub in Chatham Street, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Butler pub in Chatham Street, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

1

Plans for flat behind historic Reading pub REJECTED

The 11 flats that have replaced the Red lion pub which stood at 34 Southampton Street near Reading town centre.

The 11 flats that have replaced the Red lion pub which stood at 34 Southampton Street near Reading town centre.

Central Reading

4

Demolished pub has been replaced with brand new flats

The closed Southcote Library in Reading.

The closed Southcote Library in Reading.

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Look inside abandoned library set to be demolished for new housing

Barns on Part Lane

Barns on Part Lane

New hotel plans scrapped over gas safety concerns

Time Davie is objecting the Oxfordshire house plans.

Time Davie is objecting the Oxfordshire house plans.

Planning and development

1

BBC boss battles new house plans near his £4m country home near Reading

The Havell House offices in Queens Road, Reading, subject of a plan to convert one of the floors into flats. Credit: Google Maps

The Havell House offices in Queens Road, Reading, subject of a plan to convert one of the floors into flats. Credit: Google Maps

Central Reading

2

New homes coming to Reading town centre as plans approved

MP for Reading Central Matt Rodda (Centre right) outside the current driving centre

MP for Reading Central Matt Rodda (Centre right) outside the current driving centre

4

New location for Reading driving test centre identified amid county-wide delays

A CGI of the view from the Thames Path for the project for 254 apartments called Waterfront Square which will replace offices on the south bank of the River Thames in Reading.

A CGI of the view from the Thames Path for the project for 254 apartments called Waterfront Square which will replace offices on the south bank of the River Thames in Reading.

Planning Applications

10

See plans to add more than 250 apartments to the riverside in Reading

The site of the demolished bungalow in Hawthorne Road, Caversham.

The site of the demolished bungalow in Hawthorne Road, Caversham.

Conservative Party

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Neighbours divided over contentious plan for new homes in Caversham

A view of Reading Prison, affectionately known as 'Reading Gaol'.

A view of Reading Prison, affectionately known as 'Reading Gaol'.

Thames Valley Police

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Police plan to use Reading Prison as shooting range suddenly withdrawn

Buck passed on huge decision to redevelop shopping centre

Buck passed on huge decision to redevelop shopping centre

Planning Applications

1

Buck passed on huge decision to redevelop shopping centre

Reading Central Club in London Street, with the Black History Mural and Hotel 1843 x Calico Bar & Eatery in the background. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Reading Central Club in London Street, with the Black History Mural and Hotel 1843 x Calico Bar & Eatery in the background. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Project to add flats to Reading Central Club with iconic mural given the go ahead

Work begins to make the Council’s Civic Offices carbon free

Work begins to make the Council’s Civic Offices carbon free

Planning and development

5

No parking available at council as work starts to turn building “carbon free”

Reading Link Retail Park in Rose Kiln Lane, Whitley. Credit: Google Maps

Reading Link Retail Park in Rose Kiln Lane, Whitley. Credit: Google Maps

Planning Applications

Latest on JD Sports gym coming to Reading retail park

The Cemetery Junction Arch.

The Cemetery Junction Arch.

Local government

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Historic junction archway in Reading to be restored as urgent repairs are needed

A CGI providing a skyline view of the proposed towers at Broad Street Mall in Reading, fused with existing neighbouring buildings such as the Thames Valley Police headquarters and Magistrates Court.

A CGI providing a skyline view of the proposed towers at Broad Street Mall in Reading, fused with existing neighbouring buildings such as the Thames Valley Police headquarters and Magistrates Court.

Central Reading

Adjustments made to Broad Street Mall plan to add more than 600 flats to the centre

The Leander Service Station at 182-184 Henley Road in Caversham, with a Londis store and serving BP fuel.

The Leander Service Station at 182-184 Henley Road in Caversham, with a Londis store and serving BP fuel.

Caversham fuel station store bids for 24 hour alcohol and food sales

Rose Kiln Court (inset) and a CGI of commercial buildings which could replace it. Credit: Webb Gray

Rose Kiln Court (inset) and a CGI of commercial buildings which could replace it. Credit: Webb Gray

Old Thames Water office will be demolished on site meant for flats

Delicious sweet treats like churros and donuts for sale at Reading Winter Wonderland. Credit: Premier Winter Wonderland Events

Delicious sweet treats like churros and donuts for sale at Reading Winter Wonderland. Credit: Premier Winter Wonderland Events

Reading Winter Wonderland back for 2024 as site plans given go ahead

The Oracle shopping centre in Reading.

The Oracle shopping centre in Reading.

Planning Applications

3

Countdown as Hollywood Bowl set to open at The Oracle in Reading in less than a year

The wooden home that was built without the permission of Reading Borough Council at Hawk Cottages, Katesgrove, and a comical sign given to a neighbour who suffered from a rat infestation, allegedly due to the works.

The wooden home that was built without the permission of Reading Borough Council at Hawk Cottages, Katesgrove, and a comical sign given to a neighbour who suffered from a rat infestation, allegedly due to the works.

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'Illegal' homes where neighbour was forced to kill 100+ rats set to be demolished

Reading Borough Council is set to begin work on a new bus lane along Oxford Road this week.

Reading Borough Council is set to begin work on a new bus lane along Oxford Road this week.

Local government

Oxford Road bus lane: Works to begin this week after mixed response from residents

A CGI of what the 32 flats to replace the old Comfort Inn in Bath Road, Padworth could look like.

A CGI of what the 32 flats to replace the old Comfort Inn in Bath Road, Padworth could look like.

Planning Applications

Roadside hotel in Berkshire village set for demolition to make way for new homes

The former Just Tiles site at 86-88 Headley Road in Woodley.

The former Just Tiles site at 86-88 Headley Road in Woodley.

Planning Applications

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Plan for doggy day care centre in Woodley rejected over noise fears

Trinity Hall, standing at the junction of South Street and Sidmouth Street in Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Trinity Hall, standing at the junction of South Street and Sidmouth Street in Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Planning Applications

2

Bid to replace building with flats in Reading defeated - but council forced to pay

Starbucks and Subway at the Brunel Retail Park in Whitley.

Starbucks and Subway at the Brunel Retail Park in Whitley.

Starbucks opens latest cafe at busy Reading retail park

The former SSE site at 55 Vastern Road, Reading, which is set for 209 homes contained within eight apartments blocks. Credit: Sebouh Sarafian

The former SSE site at 55 Vastern Road, Reading, which is set for 209 homes contained within eight apartments blocks. Credit: Sebouh Sarafian

Central Reading

3

Builders accused of damaging a neighbour’s £30k conservatory

The office in Thames Valley Park

The office in Thames Valley Park

Thames Valley Park office block to become flats despite extension refusal

The Black History Mural at Reading Central Club and Yvonne Yew.

The Black History Mural at Reading Central Club and Yvonne Yew.

Central Reading

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Changes made to Reading Black History Mural plan - but closure frustrations remain

The River Academy secondary school which opened for the start of the 2024-25 academic year.

The River Academy secondary school which opened for the start of the 2024-25 academic year.

Secondary school

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First new secondary school for years opens in Reading

The Vue cinema at The Oracle Riverside in Reading.

The Vue cinema at The Oracle Riverside in Reading.

Central Reading

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Vue comments on future closure of Reading theatre as 436 flats planned

Reading Driving Test Centre in Elgar Road South, Katesgrove. Credit: Google Maps

Reading Driving Test Centre in Elgar Road South, Katesgrove. Credit: Google Maps

Planning Applications

2

Update for controversial project to replace Reading driving test centre with flats

Drone footage above the former Carters site in Caversham Road, Reading, showing the EP Collier School bell tower in the background.

Drone footage above the former Carters site in Caversham Road, Reading, showing the EP Collier School bell tower in the background.

Central Reading

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Photos shows progress made on homes that replace Reading 'institution' store

Rose Kiln Court, vacant offices which used to be occupied by Thames Water in Rose Kiln Lane, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Rose Kiln Court, vacant offices which used to be occupied by Thames Water in Rose Kiln Lane, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Planning Applications

2

Former Thames Water offices that could have become flats set for demolition

The Vue Cinema at The Oracle Riverside in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Vue Cinema at The Oracle Riverside in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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When will Vue close in Reading? The cinema's future explained

Henry Wright, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson for the Reading Central constituency at Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Henry Wright, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson for the Reading Central constituency at Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Royal Berkshire Hospital

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Fears new hospital may not be built after all as project is put 'in review'

The Horn pub which has been closed for years at the junction of St Marys Butts and Castle Street in Reading town centre.

The Horn pub which has been closed for years at the junction of St Marys Butts and Castle Street in Reading town centre.

Closed pub in Reading town centre could be brought back into use

The Horn Pub could have flats added to it's first floor

The Horn Pub could have flats added to it's first floor

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This week's Reading planning roundup: Flats, parking and Greggs advert

Greggs and the location that a drive-thru will occupy in Reading. Credit: PA / Google Maps

Greggs and the location that a drive-thru will occupy in Reading. Credit: PA / Google Maps

Controversial plan for Greggs drive-thru in Reading moves ahead

Greyfriars House in Greyfriars Road, Reading which could be demolished and replaced with apartments.

Greyfriars House in Greyfriars Road, Reading which could be demolished and replaced with apartments.

Central Reading

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Offices in Reading town centre could demolished to make way for huge tower block

A CGI of a planned advertising screen and defibrillator station outside Broad St Mall in Reading town centre.

A CGI of a planned advertising screen and defibrillator station outside Broad St Mall in Reading town centre.

Planning and development

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Plans for advertising screens and defibrillators to spring up in Reading town centre

The Time to Shine wash and spray booth in Norcot Road, Tilehurst, which the council is investigating. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Time to Shine wash and spray booth in Norcot Road, Tilehurst, which the council is investigating. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Reading Borough Council

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Dispute between neighbour and Tilehurst car spray booth ends in defeat for business

Paul and Suzanna Krykant claim the parking problems in Wensley Road, Coley have created 'mudbaths'

Paul and Suzanna Krykant claim the parking problems in Wensley Road, Coley have created 'mudbaths'

Reading Borough Council

Road changes set for estate where council has been blasted for housing project

Malcolm Geater, Harvey Smith and Tina Barnes speaking at a Reading planning applications committee meeting where a plan for nine homes in Emmer Green was shot down.

Malcolm Geater, Harvey Smith and Tina Barnes speaking at a Reading planning applications committee meeting where a plan for nine homes in Emmer Green was shot down.

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Plan for new homes near elderly residents in Caversham shot down

A CGI for the adjustments to the plan to replace the building housing the Cosmo buffet in Friar Street, Reading. Credit: Stefan Shaw Studio

A CGI for the adjustments to the plan to replace the building housing the Cosmo buffet in Friar Street, Reading. Credit: Stefan Shaw Studio

Central Reading

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Replacement of Cosmo building with more than 100 flats given go ahead