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Regents Gate, Crown Street, Reading
| Developer | Regents Gate Reading |
|---|---|
| Location | Crown Street, Reading, Crown Street, Newark Street |
| Homes | 29 |
| Home types | Flats |
| Tenure | Not stated |
| Estate charge | Not stated |
| Shared ownership | Not stated |
| Status | Planning approved |
| Last checked | 12 November 2026 |
About this development
Regents Gate is an approved conversion of offices into 29 flats at the junction of Crown Street and Newark Street in Reading. The three-storey building was previously used by Spire Healthcare. Reading Borough Council's approval was reported on 22 June 2026. The developer, Regents Gate Reading, says the project will benefit from the building's 31-space undercroft parking. It also says no work will be needed to change the existing access. The approved scheme would therefore bring residential accommodation into a building previously occupied as offices.
- Reading Borough Council approved the conversion of Regents Gate from offices into 29 flats. Source
- The three-storey building was previously used by Spire Healthcare. Source
- The site is at the junction of Crown Street and Newark Street in Reading. Source
- The developer says the project will benefit from 31 undercroft parking spaces. Source
- The developer says no work is needed to change the building's existing access. Source
Homes sold so far
No sales have been registered with HM Land Registry yet. We check every month and will add them here.
Buying a new home at Regents Gate: what to check
- Reservation agreements: the fee is often non-refundable and the deadline to exchange can be as short as 28 days. Instruct a conveyancer the day you reserve.
- The long-stop date: your contract should say the latest date the home must be finished, and what happens if it is not.
- Warranties: check the home has a new homes warranty (for example NHBC, Premier Guarantee or LABC) and what it covers in years one and two.
- Estate charges: many new estates have a management company that charges a yearly fee for roads and green spaces. Ask for the figures before you exchange.
- Town centre flats: we check the lease, the service charge budget, the reserve fund and the building safety information before you exchange.
- Sites marketed as Reading but in Wokingham borough: we confirm which council the searches come from.
- Flooding: homes near the Thames and Kennet need a careful read of the flood search.
Reading new homes in numbers
New-build sales in Reading fell from 270 in 2022 to 55 in 2024, and 85% of them were flats. New build homes in Reading | Reading house price guide
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This page is compiled from public sources and HM Land Registry data and is updated automatically. It is not advice and J Scott & Co is not connected with the developer. Spotted something wrong? Email enquire@jscottlegal.co.uk.