The company that runs Home Bargains has applied to sell alcohol at a store it is preparing to open in Whitley.
T. J. Morris Ltd wants to open branch of the discount store chain known for its wide selection of homeware items in Brunel Retail Park, Rose Kiln Lane.
When it is opened, 100 jobs are expected to be created.
It has applied Reading Borough Council for permission to sell alcohol 24 hours a day, seven days a week. However, its usual trading hours are 8am to 8pm every day except Sundays, when it opens 11am to 5pm.
In July last year, MCTGF, the owners of Brunel Retail Park, won approval to fuse Units 4 and 5 together to clear the way for Home Bargains, under planning application reference 220145. These were the former homes of Go Outdoors and SCS Sofas.
Home Bargains has been contacted for clarity on opening hours and an opening date for the store but was unavailable for comment.
The chain has an existing store not far away at the Reading Link Retail Park off the A33, and there is a branch of B&M in Brunel Retail Park.
Comments on the application can by made by emailing licensing@reading.gov.uk
