RISING construction costs have been cited as the reason why a new nursery in Emmer Green will not be built.
Last July, Chalkhouse Childcare Services was given the go-ahead to create the facility at nursery at Reading Abbey Rugby Club, off Peppard Road.
At the club’s AGM held last month, members learnt the project has been shelved due to costs rising by 9% since April last year.
Planning permission remains in place until July 2025, should Chalkhouse’s position change.
The planning application can be viewed by searching for reference P22/S1511/FUL in South Oxfordshire council’s planning portal.
Chalkhouse is now hoping to take on the Elm Lane Montessori site in Lower Earley. This closed in December 2021 shortly after receiving an ‘inadequate’ rating from Ofsted.
