Local Plan

An aerial photo of fields south of the M4.

Farmland south of M4 could be built on to create new data centre

Amin Abedi Mofrad, who was staying at the Best Western Plus Moat House in Mill Lane, Sindlesham, when he was sentenced for raping a 15-year-old girl in Oxford.

Amin Abedi Mofrad, who was staying at the Best Western Plus Moat House in Mill Lane, Sindlesham, when he was sentenced for raping a 15-year-old girl in Oxford.

Homes could be built near asylum seeker hotel on outskirts of Reading

A Traveller encampment at Westfield Road Park in Caversham.

A Traveller encampment at Westfield Road Park in Caversham.

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller

Reading plan policy changes to address Traveller sites and water quality discussed

An aerial photo of the fields that will make up the Loddon Valley Garden Village major development.

An aerial photo of the fields that will make up the Loddon Valley Garden Village major development.

Reading Borough Council

Serious concerns in Reading over 3,000 homes plan south of M4

Two Traveller camper vans spotted in Foxhays Road, Whitley, on Wednesday, August 19.

Two Traveller camper vans spotted in Foxhays Road, Whitley, on Wednesday, August 19.

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller

Changes needed on places for Travellers in crucial Reading planning policies

A sketch of what 600 homes could look like at Hatch Farm in Sindlesham, part of the Loddon Valley Garden Village proposed for Wokingham Borough.

A sketch of what 600 homes could look like at Hatch Farm in Sindlesham, part of the Loddon Valley Garden Village proposed for Wokingham Borough.

Planning and development

Neighbours slam plans for 600 homes between Reading and Wokingham

A sketch of what 600 homes could look like at Hatch Farm in Sindlesham, part of the Loddon Valley Garden Village proposed for Wokingham Borough.

A sketch of what 600 homes could look like at Hatch Farm in Sindlesham, part of the Loddon Valley Garden Village proposed for Wokingham Borough.

Planning and development

Plans revealed for 600 homes on farm between Reading and Wokingham

A proposed development site to the north east of Caversham, part of a Gladman proposal for 1,200

A proposed development site to the north east of Caversham, part of a Gladman proposal for 1,200

What's happening with joint local plan which could see 1,200 homes built near Reading

A CGI of the proposal to replace the former police headquarters in Reading with more than 200 flats.

A CGI of the proposal to replace the former police headquarters in Reading with more than 200 flats.

Central Reading

Plan to replace former police HQ with more than 200 flats revealed

A protest in Mortimer against a plan for 350 homes at West End Farm.

A protest in Mortimer against a plan for 350 homes at West End Farm.

Protest against plan for 350 homes 'imposed' on village south of Reading

An aerial photo of the fields that will make up the Loddon Valley Garden Village major development.

An aerial photo of the fields that will make up the Loddon Valley Garden Village major development.

Planning and development

Huge plans for nearly 3,000 homes south of the M4 revealed

A concept of a project for 320-450 apartments to replace Sapphire House and Royal Court in Watlington Street, near Reading town centre.

A concept of a project for 320-450 apartments to replace Sapphire House and Royal Court in Watlington Street, near Reading town centre.

Central Reading

Offices near riverside and pubs could be replaced with 450 apartments

A site masterplan for a proposed development of 1,200 homes east of Caversham.

A site masterplan for a proposed development of 1,200 homes east of Caversham.

Planning and development

Embryonic plan for 1,200 homes on outskirts of Reading emerges

Pincents Hill, situated between Calcot and Tilehurst on the outskirts of Reading.

Pincents Hill, situated between Calcot and Tilehurst on the outskirts of Reading.

Planning and development

Neighbours oppose plan for 138 homes in beauty spot on the outskirts of Reading

Reading Bridge House in Vastern Road, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Reading Bridge House in Vastern Road, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Central Reading

Businesses secure offices at Reading town centre building tipped for flats

The retail parks, Broad Street Mall, and the Central Library, all sites which are set for redevelopment in Reading Borough Council's Local Plan.

The retail parks, Broad Street Mall, and the Central Library, all sites which are set for redevelopment in Reading Borough Council's Local Plan.

Strategy for thousands of new homes in Reading due to be submitted

The Crowne Plaza Reading hotel along the River Thames has closed to undergo 'extensive renovations' to be converted into a Village Hotel.

The Crowne Plaza Reading hotel along the River Thames has closed to undergo 'extensive renovations' to be converted into a Village Hotel.

Central Reading

Update on Reading hotel that was at risk of demolition

The Reading Link Retail Park.

The Reading Link Retail Park.

Update provided on the future of retail park home to Matalan and Home Bargains

What the 150-220 new homes that would replace Reading Link Retail Park could look like, with a bus service for future occupants.

What the 150-220 new homes that would replace Reading Link Retail Park could look like, with a bus service for future occupants.

What future of retail park could look like if its transformed into 200 flats

The Reading Link Retail Park.

The Reading Link Retail Park.

Neighbours lash out at proposal to replace retail park with more than 200 flats

The Reading Link Retail Park.

The Reading Link Retail Park.

Home Bargains, Matalan and Starbucks could go to be replaced with 220 homes

The public meeting about the Loddon Valley garden village at Hall Farm for 3,900 homes, hosted at Winnersh Community Centre.

The public meeting about the Loddon Valley garden village at Hall Farm for 3,900 homes, hosted at Winnersh Community Centre.

Clash over public meeting opposed to 3,900 new homes south of Reading

The Butter Market in Reading town centre.

The Butter Market in Reading town centre.

Central Reading

The strategy for how public spaces in Reading town centre could be improved

Micky Leng (Labour, Whitley) lead councillor for planning at Reading Borough Council amongst sites that could become homes in the Local Plan partial update.

Micky Leng (Labour, Whitley) lead councillor for planning at Reading Borough Council amongst sites that could become homes in the Local Plan partial update.

Final chance to have your say on Reading masterplan for thousands of new homes

The Tesco Extra car park in Portman Road, West Reading, where 80 flats could be built.

The Tesco Extra car park in Portman Road, West Reading, where 80 flats could be built.

Latest on plan to build 80 flats to Tesco Extra car park

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

Reading masterplan for thousands of new homes moves ahead

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

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

Popular shopping centre could be site of new homes

Reading Central Library.

Reading Central Library.

Central Reading

Reading Library could be turned into dozens of new homes

Four sites which could see large numbers of homes and flats created in Reading. (Image: Google Maps / Vail Williams)

Four sites which could see large numbers of homes and flats created in Reading. (Image: Google Maps / Vail Williams)

Central Reading

Reading Local Plan update process delayed due to government rule changes

Deborah Dadd and other activists from the Keep Kentwood Green campaign. Credit: UGC

Deborah Dadd and other activists from the Keep Kentwood Green campaign. Credit: UGC

Win for campaigners as Tilehurst wildlife site could get protection from development

Morgan Road Playing Fields in Reading. Credit: UGC

Morgan Road Playing Fields in Reading. Credit: UGC

Reading School responds to fears over enhanced sports facilities and flats on field

Morgan Road Playing Fields in Reading. Credit: UGC

Morgan Road Playing Fields in Reading. Credit: UGC

Questions over absence of project for hundreds of flats on Reading playing fields

A sketch of the proposal for a 200 home apartment building by the John Lewis Partnership, showing how the building will fit into Mill Lane, Reading. Credit: John Lewis Partnership

A sketch of the proposal for a 200 home apartment building by the John Lewis Partnership, showing how the building will fit into Mill Lane, Reading. Credit: John Lewis Partnership

Central Reading

Designs revealed for 200 flats that could replace vacant John Lewis centre

Four sites which could see large numbers of homes and flats created in Reading.

Four sites which could see large numbers of homes and flats created in Reading.

Central Reading

Reading sites where thousands of new homes could be built explained

Councillor Jason Brock, leader of Reading Borough Council at Green Park Station. Credit: Reading Borough Council

Councillor Jason Brock, leader of Reading Borough Council at Green Park Station. Credit: Reading Borough Council

The council leader speaks on the biggest challenges facing Reading in 2024

Some of the sites where hundreds of homes could be built in Reading.

Some of the sites where hundreds of homes could be built in Reading.

Eleven sites in Reading where hundreds of homes could be built

Four sites which could see large numbers of homes and flats created in Reading.

Four sites which could see large numbers of homes and flats created in Reading.

Central Reading

Listed: Nine huge sites that could be turned into thousands of homes in Reading

The skyline of Reading. Credit: James Singleton www.jsaerial.co.uk

The skyline of Reading. Credit: James Singleton www.jsaerial.co.uk

Consultation on changes that will shape development in Reading until 2041 goes live

The skyline of Reading. The Local Plan which defines where thousands of homes can be built is up for review. Credit: Reading Borough Council

The skyline of Reading. The Local Plan which defines where thousands of homes can be built is up for review. Credit: Reading Borough Council

Central Reading

Reading development plan for thousands of homes up for review

Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading East, in the Caversham Park Village area. Credit: Office of Matt Rodda MP

Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading East, in the Caversham Park Village area. Credit: Office of Matt Rodda MP

Conservative Party

Government proposed changes to planning laws criticised in Reading

Contractor Tall Oaks set up a cabin to undertake the works. Inset: a badger. Credit: Keep Kentwood Green / Andy Ballard from Pixabay

Contractor Tall Oaks set up a cabin to undertake the works. Inset: a badger. Credit: Keep Kentwood Green / Andy Ballard from Pixabay

Neighbours fear for lives of badgers due to work in Reading woodlands

Left: the Tilehurst Allotments Credit: Chris Collard Creative Commons Licence; Right: activists attempting to prevent contractor access on site. Credit: UGC

Left: the Tilehurst Allotments Credit: Chris Collard Creative Commons Licence; Right: activists attempting to prevent contractor access on site. Credit: UGC

Concerns over loss of woodland habitat near Tilehurst allotments addressed

The car park to the Tilehurst Allotments. Users and activists are blocking the entry to a prospective homes site with their cars. Credit: UGC

The car park to the Tilehurst Allotments. Users and activists are blocking the entry to a prospective homes site with their cars. Credit: UGC

Tilehurst neighbours fears for wildlife as contract work in wood is set to begin

The Tilehurst allotments viewed from Armour Hill. Credit: Chris Collard Creative Commons Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

The Tilehurst allotments viewed from Armour Hill. Credit: Chris Collard Creative Commons Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Conservative Party

Fears raised that Tilehurst housing development could endanger allotments and green space

A CGI for the 209 home plan for Vastern Road, Reading. Credit: Berkeley Homes

A CGI for the 209 home plan for Vastern Road, Reading. Credit: Berkeley Homes

Developer wins appeal to build 209 homes at old SSE site in Reading

The plan to redevelop Vastern Court, otherwise known as the Reading station retail park. Credit: Collado Collins Architects

The plan to redevelop Vastern Court, otherwise known as the Reading station retail park. Credit: Collado Collins Architects

Central Reading

Plan to replace TGI Fridays, Aldi and The Range with 600 homes slammed

A CGI for the Kings Meadow View proposal in Reading. Credit: abrdn

A CGI for the Kings Meadow View proposal in Reading. Credit: abrdn

Huge plan for 900 homes at Reading retail park revealed

2 Howard Street in Reading town centre, which was the subject of a plan to convert into a nine person HMO. Credit: Google Maps

2 Howard Street in Reading town centre, which was the subject of a plan to convert into a nine person HMO. Credit: Google Maps

Central Reading

Reading town centre plan for HMO torn apart by leading councillor

Councillor David Hare (Liberal Democrats, Hawkedon) in Swallows Meadow. Credit: cllr David Hare

Councillor David Hare (Liberal Democrats, Hawkedon) in Swallows Meadow. Credit: cllr David Hare

Liberal Democrats

Call for green space to be permanently protected after Lidl plan fails

The land that might have been built on to create the 15,000 home 'garden town'. Credit: Google Maps / Newsquest

The land that might have been built on to create the 15,000 home 'garden town'. Credit: Google Maps / Newsquest

Final nail in coffin for ambitious plans to build 15,000 home town south of Reading

Foreground: the University of Reading. Background: The Loddon Valley, which has been earmarked for a 4,500 home 'garden village'.

Foreground: the University of Reading. Background: The Loddon Valley, which has been earmarked for a 4,500 home 'garden village'.

University welcomes new 4,500 home 'garden village' south of Reading