Residents in Reading, Berkshire, can view plans to turn the former Thames Valley Police station into a new housing and shopping area during a public event on March 7, 2026. The exhibition will be held at Reading Minster from 11:00 to 15:00 to show how the town centre site on Castle Street could be changed.
The developer, S2 Estates, plans to spend £110 million to build about 260 apartments at the site. The police force moved out of the old building in late 2024 to move to a new base in Whitley.
Because the old station is a Grade II listed building, any changes must be carefully managed. Information from Historic England shows the building is protected for its historical importance.
The project is also located within a conservation area as defined by Reading Borough Council. The Reading Civic Society has shared the event details so people can see how the project might affect traffic on nearby roads and impact local services.
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