Reading Prison, Forbury Road, Reading

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Allocation CR13a in Local Plan. Subject to adopted Supplementary Planning Document - Site of Reading Prison Planning Framework.. The prison building itself is of historical significance and is listed, and its historic significance will be retainedconserved and where possible enhanced. The building would be used for residential or student accommodation, commercial offices or a hotel, and could include some cultural or heritage element or related retail and leisure that draws on its significance. The site is part of a scheduled ancient monument, and therefore any additional development will be dependent on a thorough demonstration that it would not have detrimental impacts on the significant archaeological interest. The prison adjoins the Abbey Quarter, and development should therefore enhance that area as a heritage destination.. https://images.reading.gov.uk/2019/12/Local_Plan_Adopted_November_2019.pdf

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