A vacant 1930s Reading pub could be flattened and turned into apartments.

Plans have been submitted by developer Mr Hargun to turn the Restoration into 18 apartments and parking spaces.

The Public House, which the developer called ‘attractive’ but ‘dilapidated’ in documents submitted to Reading Borough Council, has not been used for 10 years.

The developer proposes creating nine two-bed flats, eight one-beds and one three-bed duplex, with three floors at the front of the building and four at the rear.

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In his design and access statement, the developer said: “The development has been planned positively in order to embody high quality and inclusive design, following a considered appraisal of the identity of the neighbourhood and the site’s setting, and will provide an environment which is informed by the site’s unique characteristics and locality.

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“In the preparation of this application the development team has strived to take the opportunities available for improving the character and quality of this part of Tilehurst and the way it functions: A design approach has been adopted which will integrate the design of the buildings, the materials palette, hard and soft landscape details and enclosure features into an overarching concept.

“These application proposals represent high quality, contextual design, of which we believe the applicant, and his designers, the Borough Council and residents can feel positive about.”

The nearest operational pubs are Tyler’s Rest and the Pond House, each within a kilometre of the Restoration.