A huge project to replace a former Ministry of Justice building in Reading town centre with more than 260 flats has cleared a crucial hurdle.
A major project to replace a former Ministry of Justice building in Reading town centre with over 260 flats has taken a significant step forward.
Greyfriars House, which used to house a probation office, is set to be demolished and replaced with 266 ‘co-living’ flats.
Additionally, the transformation of offices into 43 flats on a busy road is nearing completion, and a new brewery is coming to an industrial estate.
Co-living flats project approved (PL/24/1501)
The plan for Greyfriars House has been approved by councillors, subject to a legal agreement requiring a contribution of £891,500 towards affordable housing, which was finalised on August 28.
Office conversion completed (PL/25/0994)
The former Alexander House offices in Kings Road have been transformed into 43 one and two-bedroom flats, featuring energy-efficient appliances and high-performance insulation.
This project was signed off on August 26 and is located near Cemetery Junction.
Phantom Brewing's new brewery (PL/25/0943)
Phantom Brewing has received the green light to convert an industrial building in West Reading into a brewery. The new taproom will allow customers to sample their beers on-site.
Currently located on Meadow Road, Phantom Brewing will see 7Bone Burger join them in the taproom from October 2023.
Solar panels for private hospital (PL/25/0439)
The Spire Dunedin private hospital in Bath Road has been approved to install 20 solar panels on its Vicarage Building, with renovations deemed acceptable by the council's planning department.
James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporter
