130-home development at Former Gas Holder site, Reading

“The site was formerly occupied by a 33-metre-high Gas Holder, ancillary buildings and a water tower. However, these buildings were demolished under prior approval demolition consent ref. PL/20/1269/DEM in 2022 with the site cleared down to hardstanding. The north and south boundaries of the site benefit from existing vegetation, predominately in the form of trees, although the majority of these are situated beyond the application boundary for the site.”

“46-70 dwellings which should enhance the character of the mouth of the Kennet and should maximise the potential of the site to be a river gateway to Reading. Planning permission ref. PL/19/0627/FUL was granted at the site on 16 th July 2021 for demolition of existing buildings and Gas Holder and the erection of new buildings ranging between 2 and 9 storeys in height, providing 130 residential units (Class C3) with associated access, car parking, landscaping and open…”

“PL/23/1546/APC - Approval of details under condition 21 (Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Method Statement) of planning permission ref. 190627 – Approved on 16 th May 2024.”

“PL/23/1565/APC - Application for approval of details reserved by condition 28 (Gas site investigation) of planning permission ref. 190627 – Approved on 3 rd April 2024.”

“RBC Transport – No objection, subject to the conditions attached to the original planning permission being updated to reflect the revised proposals and reapplied to any varied planning permission.”

“RBC Waste Services – No objection to the proposed revised refuse stores and collection arrangements for development.”

“At the meeting, it was agreed that an informative be added to ensure that provision was made in the bin storage area for future glass collections.”

“It was also noted at the meeting that there was a lack of clarity regarding parking provision and the Committee agreed that an additional condition be imposed requiring the submission and approval of a parking management strategy, parking allocation plan or similar scheme.”

“That application PL/25/0697 (VAR) for the variation of conditions for planning permission PL/19/0627, be granted, subject to:”

“(a) The varied conditions as set out in the report; (b) The addition of a condition requiring the submission and approval of a parking management strategy, parking allocation plan or similar scheme, the details of which shall be considered in consultation with the Chair, Vice-Chair and relevant Ward Councillors;”