Reading fire headquarters homes plan approved

The old Tilehurst Fire Station in Dee Road closed two years ago

Plans to replace the former Berkshire fire headquarters with 54 homes has been approved.

Dee Road Fire Station in Tilehurst, Reading, closed two years ago and crews were relocated to Theale Fire Station.

Residents had raised concerns about disruption and being overlooked by the new homes.

But Reading Borough Council approved the plans by Bellway Homes for 31 houses and 23 flats, 30% of which would be affordable homes.

The station served as the headquarters for Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service until 2014, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.

Bellway bought the site in May last year and initially applied to create 63 homes, later amending the redevelopment plan to 54.

Dee Road Fire Station will be replaced with 54 homes