A project to convert a benefits office near Reading town centre has been given the go-ahead.
A project to convert a benefits office near Reading town centre has been approved, allowing Eaton Court on Oxford Road to be transformed into 52 flats.
Previously serving as a site for health and disability assessments, the building will now feature 40 one-bed and 12 two-bed flats. A larger plan for 72 flats was rejected earlier this year due to noise concerns from nearby businesses.
However, a noise impact assessment convinced planning officers that future residents would not be adversely affected, leading to the project’s approval on September 23.
Village Hotel Progress (PL/25/1230)
Meanwhile, the new Village Hotel at Caversham Bridge is set to open in December. The hotel has been granted permission for a front extension to create a fitness suite, with gas mitigation measures approved to ensure safety.
New Industrial Unit in Whitley (PL/25/1311)
In Whitley, preparations are underway for a new industrial building to replace two demolished office buildings at Bennet Court. The developers have secured permission for site adjustments without reducing the number of parking spaces.
New Homes in Caversham (PL/25/1299)
Lastly, initial investigations for a project to build four new homes in Caversham have concluded, with plans approved to construct them between Atterbury Gardens and Richmond Road.
James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporter
