Appeal filed for 570 flats after council rejection

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        September 10, 2026

Appeal filed for 570 flats after council rejection

Good Morning Reading — 2026-09-10

Developer wants Planning Inspectorate to decide on its proposed four 11-storey blocks on Napier Court.
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Appeal filed for 570 flats after council rejection
• Developer wants Planning Inspectorate to decide on its proposed four 11-storey blocks on Napier Court.
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