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Planning Permission for Conversion and Extension of Existing Buildings to Create Twenty Flats (See Planning Paragraph regarding implementation of the Consent)
Comprising Ten x 1 Bedroom Flats, Nine x 2 Bedroom Flats and One x 3 Bedroom Flat
Total gia of Consented Scheme approximately 1,155 sq m (12,430 sq ft)
Site Area approximately 0.065 Hectares (0.16 Acres)
Surrounded by Excellent Amenities and Transport Links
Reading town centre and its rail station are a little over 0.5 miles to the west of the property
Key Locations
Situated just 30 miles west of Central London, Reading is a thriving town benefitting from excellent amenities and transport links, which in turn has allowed it to become one of the most attractive towns for residents and businesses to be situated. The immediate area is surrounded by residential buildings to the east, offices to the west, and the River Kennett to the north
The site sits just off Gas Works Road and overlooks the River Kennett, with the town centre being located just 0.5 miles to the west of the property
Reading provides an abundance of bars, restaurants and cafés, in addition to a wide variety of high end national retailers
The site benefits from excellent transport links with Reading rail station being located approximately 0.6 miles north west of the buildings, just over a 10 minute walk. The station provides great connections to London Paddington (23 mins), Bristol (60 mins) and the wider rail network. Crossrail/ Elizabeth Line, due to open later in 2022 provides further access towards London and neighbouring stations
With the properties situated just off the A329 (Kings Road), the site benefits from outstanding road links. Access to the A33 lies just 0.8 miles (1.2km) away, which provides further connections towards the M4 motorway which in turn allows for excellent accessibility to London, the south of England and the wider the road network. A number of bus routes serve the area and provide links across Reading and neighbouring towns/villages
Overlooking the River Kennett, and in close walking distance to both Forbury Gardens (0.5 miles) and King’s Meadow (0.5 miles), the site benefits from a vast amount of green space within its immediate proximity, with both parks providing numerous sports pitches and playground areas for the public to enjoy
Additional Information
Reading Borough Council received a request on 17th January 2022 to consider adding Southern Gas Social Club and Governor House and associated structures
Gas Works Road to Reading Borough’s List of Locally Important Buildings and Structures (the ‘Local List’). Please see legal pack for further information