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The latest property stories coming out of the Thames Valley

01/12/2017

"I’ve never seen an application with this many reasons for refusal," says councillor

Plans to demolish three homes on Reading’s Henley Road to build 60 were criticised by councillors who said they’d never seen a scheme with so many reasons for refusal. Henley Road Ltd had applied to knock down 199 to 203 Henley Road and build 11 houses and 49 apartments on a 0.96 hectare site which included the rear of numbers 205 and 207. But officers recommended 13 reasons for refusal including: being in a flood zone; unsuitable access; conflicting traffic movements; unacceptable access to
01/12/2017

Reading agrees 'strong opposition' to Gladman Development's 245 home scheme

Gladman Developments’ plans for 245 homes on the edge of Emmer Green faced strong objections from both residents and councillors in Reading. As we reported, the site, although in South Oxfordshire district, was opposed by officers at Reading Borough Council. It’s planning applications committee met on Monday, January 9 and heard a barrage of objections from councilors and residents. Four residents spoke of reasons of traffic, school places, road danger and loss of countryside and the need for
01/12/2017

350 homes at Theale set for approval ahead of appeal

Approval has been recommended for 350 homes including 70 extra care units, at an 8.5 hectare site at Theale, known as Lakeside. The development has a long history of wrangling between West Berkshire Council and the developers who are stated as Central Corporation Securities Ltd; Alliance Security (The Green) Ltd, Central Corporation Estates Ltd and Insistmetal2 Ltd. The dispute has been over developer contributions and the allocation of affordable homes. The developers have already lodged an
01/11/2017

157 homes at Greenham recommended for approval

Councillors have been recommended to approve plans for 157 homes in Greenham Road near Newbury. Newbury-based Rivar Ltd has applied to build the homes at land off Greenham Road north of Pinchington Lane. The developer says the scheme is both a stand alone project while also being part of a wider masterplan for the area which includes development of land to the east of Greenham Road and possibly land south of Pinchington Lane and Deadmans Lane. The proposals allow for ample green space. The
01/11/2017

£50m university plans published

Plans for the new £50 million health & life sciences building at the University of Reading - first revealed by Thames Valley Property in December - have been published. As we revealed last year the plan is part of a long term £200m investment which will go on over the next decade. The health & life sciences building will provide 7,557sq m of laboratory and teaching space. It will mean bringing together the current health & life sciences teaching with the school of biological sciences –
01/11/2017

Thames Valley Science Park unveiled to guests at FTC

Guests at FTC Thames Valley heard from Dr David Gillham, executive director for Thames Valley Science Park (TVSP) on progress of the scheme. Tuesday’s (January 10) first FTC of 2017 was sponsored by law firm Blandy & Blandy and guests were welcomed by partner of the long-established firm, Karen Jones. Mr Gillham took guests through TVSP’s ambitions. He said it would not try to compete with other business parks because its offer was different. The aim was to have a progressive relationship with
01/10/2017

Another 200 homes planned for Watlington

Archstone and Bloor Homes are looking to built 200 homes at land at Britwell Road, Watlington. The developers have submitted a request for a screening opinion from South Oxfordshire District Council to determine whether an Environmental Impact Assessment is required for the development which includes 250 sq m of B1 employment space. The 9.5 hectare site is currently farmland and is surrounded by Watlington Indistrial Estate, the B480 Cuxham Road, the 4009 Britwell Road and other homes and an
01/09/2017

Brown Brothers expands to Chineham Park

Brown Brothers Distribution is to move its Basingstoke branch to larger and newly renovated premises on Chineham Park. The paint and dry goods distribution solutions company, originally based at Daneshill Industrial Estate in Basingstoke, has grown fourfold over the last few years and extra space was needed for more growth. The new premises means more capacity to hold stock, as well as improved productivity. There will be automatic paint dispensers and barrel mixing capacity. With a large

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News

"I’ve never seen an application with this many reasons for refusal," says councillor

Reading agrees 'strong opposition' to Gladman Development's 245 home scheme

350 homes at Theale set for approval ahead of appeal

157 homes at Greenham recommended for approval

£50m university plans published

Thames Valley Science Park unveiled to guests at FTC

Another 200 homes planned for Watlington

Brown Brothers expands to Chineham Park