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Consultation from Reading Borough Council for the following proposal: outline application with all matters reserved with the exception of access, for site redevelopment involving the demolition of all existing structures & a residential-led mixed use proposal for up to 700 residential units (Class C3) & up to 3,000 sqm (GEA) of commercial uses (Class E), together with various associated works including replacement pedestrian and vehicle access routes, open spaces, hard & soft landscaping & sewer works, partial basement excavation, up to 130 basement level car parking spaces, up to 53 separate car parking spaces for Class E uses, up to 600 cycle parking spaces & servicing facilities. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement.

Forbury Retail Park Forbury Road Reading

Determination MadeReference: 260258Wokingham Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Determination Made
Application type
Not published
Received
30 Jan 2026
Validated
30 Jan 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Wokingham Borough Council

Application overview

Consultation from Reading Borough Council for the following proposal: outline application with all matters reserved with the exception of access, for site redevelopment involving the demolition of all existing structures & a residential-led mixed use proposal for up to 700 residential units (Class C3) & up to 3,000 sqm (GEA) of commercial uses (Class E), together with various associated works including replacement pedestrian and vehicle access routes, open spaces, hard & soft landscaping & sewer works, partial basement excavation, up to 130 basement level car parking spaces, up to 53 separate car parking spaces for Class E uses, up to 600 cycle parking spaces & servicing facilities. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement.

Proposal details

Reference
260258
Ward
OUT OF COUNTY
Parish
Out of County

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Application location

Forbury Retail Park Forbury Road Reading

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Decision LetterPlanning Decision Notice & Officer ReportNot publishedView
Highways responsePlanning Consultation ResponseNot publishedView
Drainage Response 1.NTPlanning Consultation ResponseNot publishedView
Officer Report LA ConsultationPlanning Decision Notice & Officer ReportNot publishedView

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Decision Letter Officer Report LA Consultation
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