University 'to redevelop brownfield land'

The University of Reading has revealed that it intends to redevelop large portions of the land which it owns within the town, including a brownfield site in the area.

The university has said that the London Road campus, originally the site of the main university buildings, will need to undergo considerable renovation and repair work before it is able to be used.

The plans submitted by the university allow for over 150 homes to be built in the area.

"[The plans will] make the best use of land which is currently scrubland, as well as preserving some lovely historic and listed buildings which form part of our history as well as that of the town," commented the university's director of finance and corporate services David Savage, according to the BBC.

"This is a great opportunity to offer some urban regeneration on a site which has become somewhat dilapidated, as well as offer affordable homes in an area where this is sometimes difficult," Mr Savage added.

Around 220,000 homes will have to be built every year for the foreseeable future if demand is to be met, it was advised earlier this month.


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