Large development at AWE approved by West Berkshire Council

Plans for a significant new development at AWE Aldermaston have been approved by West Berkshire Council.

Dubbed ‘the hub’, the complex proposal, which contains research laboratories, office space, engineering workshops, and a learning centre, will be spread over a vast 9.3 hectare area, equal to the size of just over 13 football pitches.

The approval is subject to certain conditions, including construction noise not exceeding a certain level as to not disturb nearby residents, and a new travel plan for the atomic weapons factory must be approved.