Interim Injunction: Reading Road Site

West Berkshire Council has obtained an interim injunction from the High Court in relation to the unauthorised Traveller site south of Reading Road (near AWE site in Aldermaston).

The order, granted on 19 December 2025, restricts further development and additional residential occupation on the land while we progress with ongoing planning enforcement investigations.

This action has been taken to protect the local environment, prevent further unauthorised works, and ensure compliance with national planning legislation. The injunction forms part of a series of steps we are taking to address the situation and uphold proper planning process.

Cllr Heather Codling, Deputy Leader of West Berkshire Council, said:

"We are committed to taking proportionate but firm action where planning control is being breached. Securing this injunction ensures that no further unauthorised development can lawfully take place while the matter is before the Court."

The case will return to the High Court on 12 January 2026, where the injunction will be reviewed.

As legal proceedings are ongoing, we will not be issuing further comment at this time but all Court documents can be viewed on our website here: https://www.westberks.gov.uk/reading-road-travellers-site-injunction.

Should residents have any concerns, please contact Planning Enforcement on 01635 519111 or email: planningenforcement@westberks.gov.uk