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University of Reading - is seeking planning consent to start the process of regenerating a brownfield site in the centre of Reading

The University currently owns several buildings in the London Road area, including five listed buildings, as well as a large plot of land on its Mansfield Hall site, all part of its London Road campus.
Now it has submitted plans to Reading Borough Council to regenerate this site, part of which was the old BT Social Club until it was demolished and turned into a temporary car park.
David Savage, the University’s Director of Finance and Corporate Services, said: “The University is committed to the reinvigoration of the academic campus at London Road, and also to opening up the tangible connection between the University and the town.
“Incorporated within this proposal is a commitment by the University to set aside a proportion of the residential development on this land to affordable housing, as well as restoring five listed buildings which face onto London Road. The building formed the original core of the campus in the 1920s before the University moved it main operation to the Whiteknights campus, so we feel we have a deep attachment to this area. We will also be retaining the Victorian and Edwardian frontages of several villas in Kendrick Road.
“We want to be open and say yes, we need to generate funds for the University and this is a good way of doing so – as any organisation would recognise. But we also recognise this is a great opportunity to offer some urban regeneration on a site which has become somewhat dilapidated as well as offer affordable homes in an area where this is sometimes difficult, as well as provide funds to allow us to return the listed buildings on the site to their former glory. So we will be working with Reading Borough Council to make sure this is a beneficial development for us and the local community.
“We think this development will enhance the local area and make the best use of land which is currently scrubland, as well as preserving some lovely historic and listed buildings which form part of our history as well as that of the town.”
The University has instructed its architects to keep tree loss to a minimum and to work round ancient trees in all cases. The housing will comprise a mix of flats, townhouses, garage townhouses and mews. In accordance with Reading’s policies on sustainable development, the project will make the best use of solar energy, use controlled natural ventilation, promote the reuse of rainwater and use sustainable building materials.

Email: l.ferguson@reading.ac.uk

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