Decision due on 600 new flats in Reading town centre

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        August 13, 2026

Decision due on 600 new flats in Reading town centre

        Good Morning Reading — 2026-08-13The flats are part of the latest phase of Reading's major Station Hill development.
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Decision due on 600 new flats in Reading town centre
• The flats are part of the latest phase of Reading's major Station Hill development.
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