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Planning summaries: Into View · facts from Reading Borough Council and linked official sources · checked 16 Aug 2026.

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Regeneration

Minster Quarter regeneration

Minster Quarter, central Reading

Emerging scheme: planning still required

The council-selected development partner's emerging vision could bring more than 600 homes, commercial space, a hotel and new public spaces to the former Civic Centre area.

The early vision includes over 600 homes, 40,000 sq ft of commercial space, a 102-bed hotel, a community hub and a new Hexagon Square. Designs remain subject to planning.

Key facts

  • More than 600 homes envisaged
  • 30% affordable housing envisaged
  • Commercial space and 102-bed hotel
  • Designs remain subject to planning
Developer / promoter
McLaren Living with Reading Borough Council
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Project
Minster Quarter Central
Site area
5.2 acres
Uses
Homes, Commercial space, Hotel, Community hub, Public realm
Project stage
Development partner selected; planning still required
Why you’re seeing thisMajor council-led regeneration

Proposal status confirmed 24 Apr 2026. Physical construction has not been confirmed.

Marker placed at the site address; it does not show the full site boundary.

Source published: 24 Apr 2026Checked by Into View: 16 Aug 2026Source: Reading Borough Council: Infrastructure, Economy and Capital Project Service Plan
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