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The University of Reading, our partners, and Wokingham Borough Council will continue discussions as the Local Plan Update emerges. As we prepare an Outline Application for Wokingham Borough Council to determine, we’d like to bring communities and businesses along with us on this journey – maximising opportunities for all. 

Let us know your opinions by filling out our online form

Comment on our interactive map

Tell us about what you think is important in a new community

Find out more online and let us know your feedback via:

  • calling 0800 028 5485
  • writing to us at Freepost, MEETING PLACE CONSULTATION, no stamp required
  • coming along to one of our events.

Please send your feedback by Monday 21 April 2025.

Recent consultations and our responses 

The Local Plan Update

The proposed Submission Plan (Regulation 19) consultation invited representations between 30 September and 13 November 2024. The plan set out the planning policies proposed to manage development across the borough to 2040. In response, the University of Reading submitted the listed documents.  

University of Reading (0305).pdf

Representations on Regulation 19 Submission Plan

University of Reading (Appendices Part1) (0305).pdf 

Appendices list
  • Appendix 1 Letter of collaboration (University of Reading, Hatch Farm Land Limited and Gleeson Land)
  • Appendix 2 Vision Document (Savills)
  • Appendix 3 Estimate of Economic Benefits (Savills)
  • Appendix 4 Climate Emergency Response (Savills
  • Appendix 5 Public Transport Technical Report (ALP)
  • Appendix 6 Active Transport Technical Report (ALP)

University of Reading (Appendices Part2) (0305).pdf

Appendices list
  • Appendix 6 Active Transport Technical Report (ALP) (continued) 

University of Reading (Appendices Part3) (0305)_0.pdf 

Appendices list
  • Appendix 7 Vehicular Access Technical Report (ALP) 
  • Appendix 8 Ecology topic paper (EPR) 
  • Appendix 9 Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) Topic Paper (EPR) 
  • Appendix 10 Technical paper: Archaeology (RPS) 
  • Appendix 11 Technical paper: Built Heritage (RPS) 
  • Appendix 12 LGV – The case for Employment Uses (Savills) 

University of Reading (Appendices Part4) (0305).pdf

Appendices list
  • Appendix 13 Landscape and Visual Review (Savills) 
  • Appendix 14 Drainage Technical Report (ALP) 
  • Appendix 15 Flood Risk Technical Report (ALP) 
  • Appendix 16 Sports Facilities Technical Report (Nortoft) 
  • Appendix 17 Technical paper: Noise and Vibration 
  • Appendix 18 Arboricultural Statement (RPS) 
  • Appendix 19 Technical paper: Ground Conditions and Contamination (RPS) 
  • Appendix 20 Air Quality Statement (RPS) 
  • Appendix 21 South of the M4 SDL - overview of delivery (Savills) 

 

About Loddon Garden Village

Loddon map

Find out more about the background and location of Loddon Garden Village.

Creating a vision

Find out about the detailed proposals for a sustainable new development.

What happens next?

Information about the future scope and timetable of the Loddon Garden Village project's future.