Planning Applications
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Letters written after the April 2022 Meeting
PA 22/00633 – The Ridings, St Leonards Hill, Windsor, SL4 4AT
This is an application for a huge extension and would encroach into the canopy of the oak tree. It was agreed to object to this application to protect the trees. Letter sent including a request for the Tree Officer’s views
Pending
22/00292 – 113 Oxford Road, Windsor, SL4 5DX – part single storey, part two storey, part first floor rear extension, 1 rear dormer and alterations to fenestration
A letter was written objecting to the extension, as the wood cladding is inappropriate and could be seen from other areas.
Pending
PA 22/00716 – Cedar Tree Guest House, 90 St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DA – change of use from C1 (Guest House) to C3 (Residential) to create 8 flats, single storey infill extension on the South elevation and 2 dormers on the South elevation
This property is already a residence for homeless people. As this proposal comes from the RBWM Property Co. it was agreed to write to ensure that the Panel will make the decision.
Pending
PA 22/00821 – Apartment 12 The Waterfront, 1 Riverside Walk, Windsor, SL4 1BF – replacement of two windows with two glazed doors
A letter of objection was sent as it was agreed that the doors would destroy the symmetry of the building.
Pending
Letters written after the March 2022 Meeting
PA 21/03734 – Land Adjacent To 1 Farm Yard, Windsor – consent to display 1 internally illuminated double sided digitalized monolith sign
PA 21/03738 – Land Adjacent to 1 Thames Street, Windsor – consent to display 3 internally illuminated double sided digitalized monolith signs
PA 21/03739 – Land Adjacent To Piara of Windsor Garden Café, Alexandra Gardens Coach Park, Goswell Road, Windsor – consent to display 1 internally illuminated double sided digitalized monolith sign
The above three applications were considered together. All agreed that the two in the Conservation Area should be objected to as both obstruct the pavements and are not in keeping with the area. Three letters of objection were sent.
Pending
PA 22/00288 – 1 Clewer Avenue, Windsor, SL4 3QB – 1 new dwelling, following demolition of the existing garage. Objection sent as this additional house, which would be attached to the present property, would leave no amenity space and could result in more cars parking on the entrance to Green Lane.
Pending
PA 22/00358 – Masters Field, Eton College, Eton Wick Road, Eton, Windsor, SL4 6EY – construction of a temporary sports building for a period of 3 years with associated works Objection sent as the building does not comply with the Green Belt Policy.
Pending
PA 22/00227 – 17 Smiths Lane, Windsor, SL4 5PE – single storey granny annexe ancillary to the main dwelling following demolition of existing element
Letter written seeking a condition of no separate residency should the application be approved.
Permitted – with the clause that not to be used as a separate residential property
Letter written to Cllr Samantha Rayner and Cllr Johnson regarding the cost of scaffolding licences which are stopping some businesses from repairing their buildings
Letters written after the 7th February 2022 Meeting
22/00090/TLDTT Land at Junction of Wolf Lane And Tinkers Lane Windsor.
Application to determination as to whether prior approval is required for proposed 20m‘slim line; phase 8 monopole c/w wraparound cabinet at base, 3no. additional ancillary equipment cabinets and associated ancillary works. Concerns were expressed over height of the mast, foundations of nearby trees getting damaged and the cabinets blocking road views.
A Letter agreed of objection asap.
Pending
22/00095 – Guildhall, Windsor, SL4 1LR. Consent for the installation of a commemorative plaque on the exterior wall of the Guildhall building to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen and the 100th anniversary of the granting of Royal status to Windsor. The plaques were inspected and it was agreed that the platinum rather than gold background was preferable and happier with centenary rather than 100 th anniversary. Grammarly a small r for royal statue was correct. A letter sent accordingly
Refused
PA 22/00089 – Santander, 97 Peascod Street, Windsor, SL4 1AZ – new shopfront with 1 new entrance door to upper floor following demolition of existing shopfront.
It was thought that there was a golden opportunity here to use more natural materials for the shop front. It was noted that the unlawful red signage was being investigated by Planning Enforcement – 22/50027ENF
Pending
PA 22/00127 – 36 Wood Close, Windsor, SL4 3JZ – single storey front extension.
This proposed extension would be detrimental to the area as it is very large and encroaching on the front garden.
Refused
Letters written after the 10th of January 2022 Meeting
21/03765 Site of Former Pine Lodge Hatch Lane Windsor. New pedestrian and vehicular entrance gates with piers It was thought that the extra parking spaces could affect some trees. It was considered that the access gates could cause a detrimental impact on the street and was contrary to the Clewer Corridor – country lane effect and urbanizing the area too much. Whilst it was known other developments along Hatch Lane had gates it was hoped that this would be refused so not to set a precedence. Objection letter sent.
Permitted
21/03709/COND – Harte and Garter, 31, High Street SL4 1PQ. Details required by conditions 2 (colour scheme) and 3 (internal works) of listed building consent 19/01988/LBC for consent for installation of a replacement plant including 3 no flues, 2 no extraction ducts and 4 no condensers within rear courtyard, and with internal alterations, external repainting and advertisement. Letter sent pointing out the lack of a submitted colour scheme and pointing out that the architectural features needed emphasizing.
Permitted
21/03640 – 22 Clewer Avenue Windsor SL4 3QB – Detached outbuilding to provide residential annexe accommodation for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the existing dwelling – retrospective. Plans inspected and with 200 reviews on Air B&B concern was expressed about it being a business and whether change of use or other planning specifications were required. There was no parking. Letter of objection sent.
Permitted – with clause that it shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling
21/03654 – Alfred Cottage 286 Dedworth Road Windsor SL4 4JR – Subdivision of the existing dwelling to create x2 dwellings to include relocation of the front door and two storey rear extensions, removal of existing chimneys, alteration to fenestration, allocated refuse and bicycle storage and alteration to existing vehicular access following demolition of existing elements. This is a NDHA and that a statement had not been submitted and was fearful that one chimney had already been removed. With the additional two dwellings on this site it was thought that the area was being over-developed and that the proposed works to this property would remove all redeeming features. Objection letter sent.
Pending
Letters written after the 6th December 2021 (Face to Face Meeting)
21/03236/FULL – Land at Junction of Duncannon Crescent & Hemwood Road Windsor
Construction of x1 new dwelling with new dropped kerb and all associate works including parking and boundary treatment. A letter was written as we believe there would be a loss of amenities on the estate and TPOs could be in jeopardy. This sort of development needs to be objected to now and in future.
Withdrawn 24th December 2021
21/03510/FULL | 55 Wood Close Windsor SL4 3JZ Single storey front and rear extensions. | This application has a little smaller footprint at the front than the previous one in August which was refused, but this one still is out of keeping with the street scene.
Refused 27th January 2022
21/03397/TLDTT – Junction of Alma Road and Frances Road Windsor – Application for determination as to whether prior approval is required for a proposed 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works. This was on highway land with cabinets littering this green space and the pole an intrusion to seeing King Edward VII Hospital. Some planning documents were not accessible.
TLDTT Refused 7th January 2022
£545,000 GUILDHALL – DRAFT CAPITAL PROGRAMME 2022/23 to 2024/25
A condition survey has recently been carried out and a letter was sent seeking a copy of the survey and a meeting with relevant officers at The Guildhall to discuss. Copy of the report has been received and meeting arranged to discuss this.
Letters written after the 1st November 2021 Meeting
21/02886 43 Alma Road Windsor SL4 3HN: Subdivision of the existing dwelling to create x2 semi-detached dwellings, including the enlargement of the rear basement lightwell, two-storey side extension, two storey rear extension, single storey side/rear infill extension, increase in height to the side boundary wall with addition of a privacy screen, raising of part of the existing roof, alterations to fenestration and widening of the existing access to include turntable and new drop kerb following demolition of the existing part single storey part two and three storey rear element. – PA is Over development of the plot.
Permitted 21st December 2021
Letter to Cllr Johnson regarding the lack of progress on the derelict site 34-35 Thames Street and the scaffolding. Concern about the state of the building and the scaffolding as it has been in place for years. A holding response was received but still waiting for a full reply.
Video screens in shop windows – Letter sent asking if these require planning permission especially if in the Conservation Area.
Letters written after the 4th October 2021 Meeting
21/02547 – 60 Smiths Lane, Windsor – New two bedroom dwelling with associated parking, new drop kerb and demolition of existing single storey elements to 60 Smiths Lane. Due to it being built right up to the road it was considered detrimental to the area.
Refused 18th November 2022
21/02614 – Land at 6 Ash Lane and 6 Ash Lane, Windsor – Garage conversion to 6 Ash Lane, part single, part two storey wrap around extension, new shared access, extension of the existing access and addition of a parking space to create 1no. dwelling. Plans inspected and building protrudes out beyond boundary/design and parking not acceptable
Refused
21/02593 – Nell Gwynn Chinese Restaurant 6 Church Street Windsor SL4 1PE Listed Building Consent and 21/02592 FULL – Consent to replace existing UPVC window with joinery casement window, reduced the size of dormer to side elevation, reinstate roof covering using existing removed tiles, existing dormer refinished, removal of temporary propping, x1 new conservation roof light, reposition of opening to head of stairs and internal alterations on third floor and roof. (Part- retrospective). . It was agreed to draft two letters expressing concerns and objecting to the PA
Listed Building Consent granted 20th January 2022
Letter written regarding the video screens in shop windows.
Letters written after the 6th September 2021 Meeting
21/02467 – Squires Garden Centre, Maidenhead Road, Windsor – Erection of 30 dwellings including the relocation of existing access along Maidenhead Road with associated parking, internal circulation, informal public open space, landscaping and related infrastructure. Letter written objecting to the plans for the following reasons. Flats still very close to the corner and the 1 affordable house was tucked away.
New plans have been added and this application will be looked at again.
Letters written after the July 2021 Meeting
21/01599 – Alexandra Gardens, Barry Avenue, Windsor – Observation wheel and refreshment unit to be sited from 1st July to 30th September 2021
Letter sent as there did not appear to be enough detail of technical requirements and how long it would be on site.
Pending
21/02063/FULL | Mercure Castle Hotel 18 High Street Windsor SL4 1LJ New outdoor seating area with entrance gates, decking, steps, access ramp and handrails, pergola, arbour and planters. (Retrospective) | Letter sent in support
Permitted 7th Jan 2022
Letters written after the 7th June 2021 Meeting
21/01287/FULL 70 Clewer Hill Road Windsor SL4 4BW – New boundary treatment on the West boundary.
Permitted with amended height of the proposed fence.
21/01472/FULL – 10-15. Garage Block To The Rear And Side of 191 Maidenhead Road Windsor – Construction of x1 flat with garaging underneath, x1 new cycle and bin storage following demolition of garages
Refused
21/01442/FULL – French Connection Unit 15 Windsor Royal Station Jubilee Arch Windsor SL4 1PJ – Repainting of the exterior shopfront and render with a new fire safety door to the ground floor front elevation.
Permitted with amended colour palette
21/60045/REF – Ruddles Pool Maidenhead Road Windsor SL4 5TW – Part change of use of dwelling (C3) to a place of worship (D1) with new vehicular access and associated cycle parking.
Appeal Dismissed 16th November 2021
Letters Written after the 10th May 2021 Meeting
21/01016/ADV – Hotter Shoes 12A Peascod Street Windsor SL4 1DU – Consent to display x1 externally illuminated fascia sign, x1 non illuminated projecting sign. |
Permitted
21/01269/TLDTT – Verge Opposite Windsor Gospel Hall Ruddlesway Windsor – Application for determination as to whether the prior approval is required for the proposed 18m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works. |
Refused
21/01340/VAR – Kent House Hatch Lane Windsor SL4 3QT – Variation (under Section 73a) of Condition17 (approved plans) to substitute those plans approved under 20/03397 for the Part single/part two storey side/rear extension to include rear Juliet balcony, 1 No. first floor side window, replacement/alterations of the roof incorporating 1 No. rear dormer and rooflights, front gable extension and alterations to fenestration including a bay window, increase in height of existing chimney and new front boundary treatment to include pillars and railings. with amended plans.
Variation is agreed
21/01343/CONDIT – Kent House Hatch Lane Windsor SL4 3QT – Details required by condition 2 (external materials) 11( hard and soft landscaping) of planning permission 20/03397 for part single/part two storey side/rear extension to include rear Juliet balcony, 1 No. first floor side window, replacement/alterations of the roof incorporating 1 No. rear dormer and rooflights, front gable extension and alterations to fenestration including a bay window, increase in height of existing chimney and new front boundary treatment to include pillars and railings.
Permitted
Letters written after the 10th April 2021 Meeting
21/00721 – Land at 60 White Horse Road, Windsor – SL4 4PQ
1no. dwelling with associated parking and new vehicular access.
This application was discussed and due to the building being next to the pavement.
Refused
21/00686 – Land north of Camperdown House, Alma Road, Windsor.
Erection of 4 semidetached dwellings with associated parking, landscaping and vehicular access.
It was appreciated that the number of dwellings had been reduced but the design of the dwellings could be improved. The impact on the Conservation Area; over loss of public car parking; the importance of keeping the vista from Vansittart to Trinity Church; and the lighting/safety aspect of the pathway were all reasons to object
Letters written after the 1st March 2021 Meeting
20/03354 The Croft 32A Ash Lane Windsor SL4 4PS Change of use from ancillary annexe to independent dwelling and replacement roof.
Letter sent regarding the size of and access to amenity space, parking etc.
Permitted
21/00317 Pippins Hatch Lane Windsor SL4 3RJ Replacement and raising of the roof with a mansard roof to create a new second floor and x1 second floor rear terrace.
Letter written as this extension would be out of keeping with the rest of the road.
Withdrawn
21/00414 1 Clewer Avenue Windsor SL4 3QB Part single/part two storey side/front extension, single storey rear extension, canopy to front entrance, part hip to gable and two first floor rear gable windows following demolition of existing detached garage.
Letter written as new garage would be in front of the building line, out of keeping with the street view.
Refused
21/00308 17 The Willows Maidenhead Road SL4 5TP New front gable with second floor window, alterations to the existing rear gable to create a second floor balcony, alterations to the roof to create a flat roof section in the middle of the roof, x10 rooflights and alterations to fenestration.
Letter sent as it would be detrimental to NDHA
Permitted
21/00273 27 Poolmans Road 21/00273/FULL | Garage conversion and single storey side/rear extension to the existing garage.
Letter written requesting that the building could not be used as a separate dwelling. (Condition not added to the permission)
Permitted
Letters written after 1st February 2021 meeting – Updated 15th March 2021
20/03496 – 56 Queens Road, Windsor, SL4 3BH New front boundary treatment, new rear raised decking, alterations to the roof to include x1 rear dormer with juliet balcony, new rear pergola, new outbuilding and alterations to fenestration.
Letter written objecting to the large square box roof extension in the conservation area.
Refused
20/03514 – Boots, 17 – 18 Peascod Street, Windsor, SL4 1DU Part demolition of building with retention of reduced retail store footprint and redevelopment of the demolished section of building for new build hotel
Letter written, requesting that the front of the building is reconsidered to create a front fascia more in keeping with the Conservation area, the bulk and height of the building which will affect the amenity and light of the block of flats next-door.
Permitted 28th January 2022
21/00089 – Garage Block to the rear and side of 191, Maidenhead Road, Windsor SL4 5JN Construction of 1 No. flat with undercroft to provide parking and provision of existing garage for proposed flat following demolition of garages 10-15.
Letter written due to over development of a very small plot, overlooking other properties and traffic issues.
Refused
Low Traffic Networks. A letter will be sent from the committee regarding this project.
Withdrawn
Letters written after January 2021 Meeting – Updated 15th March 2021
20/03278 – 121 Springfield Road, Windsor, SL4 3PZ – Construction of 2 semi-detached with integral garages following the demolition of the existing house.
Letter written as to the design of the internal long corridor not suitable for disabled occupants or young families with buggies etc. Also requesting a condition to ensure garages are kept as one of the required parking spaces.
Permitted
20/03264 – 121 Springfield Road, Windsor, SL4 3PZ – Construction of 3 dwellings following the demolition of the existing house.
Letter written to request refusal as a terrace is an over development of the plot and is out of keeping with the rest of the properties on the road.
Refused
20/03330 – 94 Dedworth Road, Windsor, SL4 5AY – Details required by condition 4 (refuse) 5 (cycle parking) 6 (landscaping screen) of planning permission 17/00660 for extension to existing apartment No. 94A and creation of two additional two-bedroom apartments.
Letter sent requesting landscaping at front and cycle storage for the properties.
Permitted
20/03310 – The Ridings, St Leonard’s Hill, Windsor, SL4 4AT –Part single, part two storey, part first floor side extension two storey rear extension, new front porch with balcony above loft conversion and new front boundary treatment with automatic vehicular entrance and exit gates.
Letter sent regarding the potential damage to the trees and tree root areas which was highlighted in the previous application.
Refused
20/03262 – Duke of York, 198 St. Leonard’s Road, Windsor, SL4 3DL Mixed use redevelopment comprising a convenience store (Use Class E) and 5no. residential flats above (Use Class C3) with associated access, refuse and cycle storage, servicing, parking and landscaping.
Letter sent due to traffic issues entering and leaving the site, position of the loading bay on St. Leonard’s road, the bland frontage of the building and insufficient landscaping on the site.
Permitted
20/03404 – Pure Spa, 2 St. St Leonard’s Road, Windsor, SL4 3BW Consent for signage and repainting of window frames and doors to the exterior of the building.
Letter sent asking for more information regarding the shade of colours proposed as appear to be out of keeping in the conservation area.
Permitted
20/03283 – 151-153 Clarence Road, Windsor, SL4 5AP Variation of materials to existing material schedule under 19/03509/REM for the reserved matters application (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale)
Letter sent regarding the proposed black slate cladding to the front of the building as being out of keeping with the area.
Refused
20/03211 53 Alma Road, Windsor, SL4 3HH Part single/part two storey rear extension with x1 Juliet balcony, x1 vent to roof of existing single storey rear extension, x1 new roof light to north elevation and new steps to rear following demolition of existing elements.
Letter sent regarding the first floor balcony, proposed style of windows being out of keeping with the NDHA property.
Permitted
Windsor Public Space Transformation project A letter was sent to Cllr S Rayner regarding questions that had been raised about the proposed Windsor Public Space Transformation project.
Update March 2021 – A meeting was held over Zoom with Cllr S Rayner and Tom ,Chris and myself regarding questions that had been raised about the proposed project and we were satisfied with the answers
Letters written after November 2020 meeting – Updated 15th March 2021
20/02676/FULL – 22 Manor Road, Windsor SL4 5LP –Detached outbuilding ancillary to main dwelling
Letter written asking for a condition to be placed that the dwelling should be ancillary to the property and not a separate dwelling.
Permitted
20/02747/FULL – 21 Grove Road. Windsor SL4 1JE – New dropped kerb, new front pier, and rear extension
Letter written asking for the dropped kerb to be refused as detrimental to the important historic property/terrace. Possible NDHA
Withdrawn
20/02730/TLDTT – Telecommunications Mast At Junction of Vale Road and Shirley Avenue, Windsor – Application for determination as to whether prior approval is required for 1x 20m Phase 8 streetpole C/W wraparound cabinet on concrete base, 3 cabinets, 3 antennae and associated ancillary works
Letter written regarding the increased number of cabinets proposed and the siting adjacent to and within a few yards of balconies of a new development already given planning permission but not yet started.
Refused
The Guildhall – Letter written to Cllr Johnson regarding The Guildhall
Asking for a meeting to discuss the state of disrepair and the need for a ‘Conservation Plan/Statement or Maintenance Plan for the Guildhall’.
Replied – The reply confirmed that RBWM have no plans to develop Alexandra Gardens
Alexandra Gardens – Letter written to Cllr Johnson regarding future plans for Alexandra Gardens.
Awaiting reply
Letters written after October 2020 meeting – Updated 15th March 2021
20/02129/FULL – The Ridings, St Leonard’s Hill, Windsor SL4 4AT – Garage conversion including front and rear extensions, and new front boundary treatment with 2 automatic vehicular entrance and exit gates
Letter sent due to over development and potential damage to TPO trees
Refused
20/02205/ADV & 20/02204/FULL/02204/FULL – Pure Spa, 2, St Leonard’s Road, Windsor SL4 3BW – Consent to display 1 non-illuminated replacement fascia sign & change of use from Sui Generis to Class E
Letter sent as in conservation area and design of sign out of keeping.
Withdrawn
20/02403/TCA – 27 Chaucer Close, Windsor, – Fell a Maple tree (PA )
Letter sent requesting reason for the work.
Permitted
20/01689/FULL – 22 Gallys Road, Windsor SL4 5QY – Relocation and new boundary treatment to facilitate the change of use of amenity land to private garden
Letter sent as this is loss of amenity land.
Permitted
20/02441/ADV & 20/02433/LBC – 49 Thames Street, Windsor SL4 1PU – Consent to display 1 non-illuminated fascia sign & consent for new signage
Letter sent regarding repainting of the building and the signage of this listed building.
Permitted
Letters written after September 2020 meeting
20/01987/FULL Land at and including The Old Ruins St Leonards Hill Windsor Replacement dwelling. Letter of support sent.
Pending
20/02100/TPO Legoland Windsor Resort Winkfield Road Windsor SL4 4AY See Tree Condition Assessment. Would like to see some replacement trees planted.
Pending
19/03287/FULL – Ruddles Pool, Maidenhead Road, Windsor, SL4 5TW – Part change of use of dwelling to a place of worship with new vehicular access and associated cycle parking.. Amended plans. Increased area for parking. We wrote as before querying the impact on character of the waterfront.
Pending
PA 20/01239 – 121, Springfield Road, Windsor, SL4 3PZ. Construction of x3 dwellings etc following demolition of existing dwelling. Amended plans still unacceptable with extra one bedroom flat inserted.
Refused
Letters written after August (held end of July) 2020 meeting
Appeal Refs: 20/60044 Planning Ref 19/01222/FULL and 20/60045 19/01223/LBC Theatre Royal, 31-32, Thames Street, Windsor – Telecommunications Installation on Theatre Roof We expressed concern about fire risk and also weight of installations on roof of a Grade II building.
Pending
PA 20/01693/FULL Cancer Research UK 81 Peascod Street Windsor – part 4 storey part 3 storey extension with undercroft to enlarge non-residential space at ground floor and create 3x flats at first, second and third floors, following part demolition of the existing building. No listed building application or Heritage Statement. Proposed building out of character to surroundings.
Refused
Letters written after July 2020 meeting
20/01291 – Auntie Anne’s, 12 Peascod Street, Windsor, SL4 1DU
We have many concerns about the signage and shop front in this Conservation Area in Windsor’s historic core.
Refused
20/01239 – 121 Springfield Road, Windsor, SL4 3PZ – Construction of 3 dwellings etc following demolition of existing dwelling
This seemed over development of the plot and would cause harm to the established character of Springfield Road.
Refused
20/01374 – Sutherland Grange, Maidenhead Road, Windsor, SL4 5PJ
Proposed Monopole mast and cabinet on verge adjacent to We considered the proposed siting will blight the green verge and rural nature of this area. We suggested re-siting further from the verge where the pole and cabinet will be better screened by trees and vegetation.
We have since learned that this does not require planning approval and the PA was unnecessary
Letters written after June 2020 meeting
20/01145 – Windsor Garden Centre , Dedworth Road, SL4 4LH – Demolition of existing buildings and structures and the construction of a Class A1 discount food store with associated access, car parking and landscaping
We expressed concern about the bland design, lack of landscaping and proximity to The Old Farmhouse.
Permitted
Tree and Woodland Strategy 2010 – 2020 – We noted that the current excellent strategy ends this year and asked what are the plans for reviewing this? We mentioned the Gardens Habitat Action Plan and the need for a map showing TPOs.
Letters written after May 2020 meeting
Letters written after May 2020 meeting
20/00679 – 37 Alma Road, Windsor, SL4 3HW– Rear extension and conversion of building to create 5 flats
There was a similar application earlier this year to which we had objected and it was withdrawn. This is slightly amended but we expressed the same concerns about over development and impact on parking
Withdrawn
20/00663 – The Duke of York PH, 19 St Leonard’s Road, Windsor, SL4 3LE– Mixed use development comprising of a convenience store (A1) and 6 residential flats above with associated access, refuse and cycle storage, parking servicing and landscaping
We expressed concern about the mass of the building, the parking and access and various amenity aspects.
Withdrawn
20/00935 – Essex Lodge, 69 Osborne Road, Windsor, SL4 3EQ – Construction of 10 Flats with associated landscaping, parking and bin store and alterations to the existing access, following demolition of the existing building
Refused
20/00719 – 8 Bexley Street – Single storey front extension: Single storey rear extension, 1 rear dormer with Juliet balcony and alterations to fenestration, following demolition of the existing rear storey element )
This was considered out of character with this Victorian Street, particularly through the addition of an external front porch and the widening of the front window opening.
Permitted
20/00679 – 37 Alma Road – Rear extension and conversion of building to create 5 flats (PA)
There was a similar application earlier this year to which we had objected and it was withdrawn. This is slightly amended but we expressed the same concerns about over development and impact on parking.
Withdrawn
20/00663 – The Duke of York PH, 19 St Leonard’s Road – Mixed use development comprising of a convenience store (A1) and 6 residential flats above with associated access, refuse and cycle storage, parking servicing and landscaping
We expressed concern about the mass of the building, the parking and access and various amenity aspects.
Withdrawn
Letters written after April 2020 meeting
20/00366 – 34, St Andrews Crescent – Hip to gable roof extension with 3 side dormers to provide additional habitable accommodation and a new side canopy
We considered the large box dormers to be excessive in size and to be visually unattractive in the road.
Permitted
20/00464/5 – Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Castle Hill, Windsor – Repaint window frames and façade
Given the position of this building and its heritage we had several concerns about this application and, in particular, the colour selected
Refused
19/03351 – Thames Hospicecare, Pine Lodge Hatch Lane, Windsor
Drawings have been amended. We requested sight of these amended drawings.
Refused
Letters written after March 2020 meeting
There were no letters written in March
Letters written after January 2020 meeting
19/03353 2 – Adelaide Square Windsor – two storey side extension
We endorsed the view of the Conservation Officer that the symmetry of the building would be spoilt.
Withdrawn
19/03287/FULL – Ruddles Pool, Maidenhead Road, Windsor – part change of use of dwelling to a place of worship with new vehicular access and associated cycle parking
We wrote as before querying the impact on parking and the character of the waterfront.
Pending
19/03351 – Thames Hospicecare, Pine Lodge, Hatch Lane, Windsor – redevelopment to provide retirement housing of 50 dwellings
We do not object to redevelopment of the site but are concerned by the density, poor layout, dominance of car parking and lack of space for meaningful planting on the site. The application does not achieve a high-quality development as required by NPPF section 12
Pending
19/02628 – Ye Harte and Garter Hotel,
We are concerned about various changes at this hotel which is a listed building in a prominent position opposite the castle. Some changes are being carried out without planning permission. (See October letters)
B Updates to Planning Applications mentioned in previous newsletters
19/00916 FULL – Windsor Physiotherapy, Essex Lodge, 69 Osborne Road Windsor SL43EQ – demolition of existing building and construction of a new building comprising 10 x two bedroom and 2 x one bedroom flats and associated parking alteration to existing access and new bin enclosure
We were concerned about loss of this heritage asset on this prominent site and the design and lack of landscaping of the proposed development which are not in character with the area.
Appeal Refused
18/03181 – 207 St Leonards Road, Windsor – demolition of outbuildings, 2 storey extension and conversion of resulting building to 4 x one bedroom dwelling
Concern about lack of parking and resulting vehicle movements on already busy, congested road – B3022
Still Pending
18/03584/REM – 151-153 Clarence Road, Windsor – Reserved matters application (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) pursuant to outline planning permission PA 17/02566/OUT (allowed on appeal) for demolition of 151-153 Clarence Road and construction of a 3 storey building with accommodation in the roof and associated car parking and landscaping [25 April – Amended design and scale. Floor plans, elevations and site plan have been amended]
These were amended plans and we were unhappy about the additional height
Permitted
19/01513/FULL – S G Autopoint 437-441 St Leonards Road, Windsor SL4 3DT – construction of 50 bedroom hotel
We are still unhappy about the amount of traffic this would generate and the architecture of the proposed building
Refused
19/01714 – Site of Former 61-63 Dedworth Road, Windsor SL4 5AZ (Mahjacks site) – mixed use development with retail unit at ground floor and 13 apartments above, with access, car parking, servicing and landscaping following demolition of existing buildings (Part Retrospective)
Our objection was based on the poor standard of amenities in this proposed over development of the site.
Permitted
19/01755/FULL – Squires Garden Centre, Maidenhead Rd, Windsor – Erection of 37 dwellings etc
We raised objections on the basis of poor standard of amenities for occupants of some flats eg no outside space, rooms with no natural light. And lack of internal space.
Refused
19/02359 – 6&7 Market Street, Windsor – consent to repaint shop front with internal alterations to the ground floor
We were happy with the original paint colour but did not feel the amended colour was suitable
Permitted
19/02416 – Windsor Dials, Arthur Road, Windsor SL4 1RS – alterations to the existing roof structures to create an additional office floor, creation of new entrance lobbies and core areas and refurbishment of the elevations and public realm to buildings 1 and 2 Windsor Dials
Our main concerns are the adverse impact of the size on neighbouring buildings and inadequate parking provision.
Permitted
19/02497 – 32 Peascod Street, Windsor SL4 1EA – consent to paint shopfront window frames and wooden soffits including new advertisement.
We have written to Tesco asking if they would reappraise their façade designs in order to maintain some of the character of Peascod Street, quoting their shops in Winchester and Richmond as good examples.
Permitted
19/02530 – The Edinburgh Woollen Mill, 10 – 11 Castle Hill, Windsor SL4 1PD – repainting of the window frames, exterior of the building and addition of 3 banners
This is a key listed building in a prominent position and we were concerned that some aspects of the proposal were inappropriate
Refused
19/02628, 19/02630, 19/02631 – Harte And Garter Hotel, 31 High Street, Windsor SL4 1PQ – consents for single awning and gold lettering.
There were various concerns that the developments for this prominent listed building seem to lack cohesion.
Pending
19/01393/FULL, 19/01364/LBC and 19/01394/ADV – Sel Et Sucre, 7 Church Street, Windsor SL4 1PE – repainting of existing building and shop front, new signage and addition of a step to main entrance. Replica warrant to be refurbished and relocated on front elevation
We were very unhappy about the altered position of the plaque which is a recognised feature of this building.
Permitted
C Other Items of Interest:
Quarterly Meeting
Members of the committee met with RBWM officers in December to discuss the following issues:
(1) Parks & Gardens maintenance, RBWM tree planting policy and upkeep of items in the Public Realm;
(2) RBWM policy on air conditioning units;
(3) Proliferation of Advertising A-Boards, tables and chairs on public footways;
(4) Update on the Cockpit and 34/35 Thames Street following a lack of progress;
(5) Article 4 Direction Area and heritage colour matters;
(6) Enforcement actions in relation to several listed buildings;
(7) Borough Wide Heritage Strategy;
(8) The Windsor “Local List”. This has been embedded in the WNP and “lives” on The W&ES website. It is anticipated that the List will be updated on a 6-monthly basis.
The Windsor Neighbourhood Plan
The WNP is currently undergoing examination. Once this is complete and any necessary adjustments made to ensure legal compliance, it is hoped a Referendum will follow at some point this year (date to be decided by the Borough). The WNP has taken longer than anyone anticipated due to a constantly changing emerging Borough Local Plan and associated documents, amongst other things. However, the WNP Committee has evidence that aspects of the emerging WNP are already being mentioned and considered in some Planning Applications and decisions.
Windsor Guildhall
The condition of this Grade 1 Listed building is of great concern to us and we are in discussion with officers about this, although it is very difficult to make any meaningful progress
Letters written after December 2019 meeting
.There were no letters written in December
Letters written after November 2019 meeting
19/02754 – 38 Frances Road, Windsor, SL4 3AH – Rear and side dormer to facilitate a loft conversion.
Concern that changes would alter the roofscape and appearance of the road which is in a conservation area,
Pending
19/02682 – 59 Grove Road, Windsor, SL4 1HT – Installation of vehicular entrance date to the side elevation.
Concern expressed that there would be loss of general parking and access could be made through a back all and not affect on road parking.
Permitted
Letters written after October 2019 meeting
19/02359 6 And 7 Market Street Windsor, SL4 1PB Consent to repaint shop front with internal alterations to the ground floor.
We were happy with the original paint colour but did not feel the amended colour was suitable.
Permitted
19/02416 Windsor Dials Arthur Road Windsor SL4 1RS Alterations to the existing roof structures to create an additional office floor, creation of new entrance lobbies and core areas and refurbishment of the elevations and public realm to buildings 1 and 2 Windsor Dials.
Our main concerns are the adverse impact of the size on neighbouring buildings and inadequate parking provision.
Pending – to panel
19/02497 32 Peascod Street Windsor SL4 1EA Consent to paint shopfront window frames and wooden soffits including new advertisement
We have written to Tesco asking if they would reappraise their façade designs in order to maintain some of the character of Peascod Street quoting their shops in Winchester and Richmond as good examples.
Pending
19/02530 The Edinburgh Woollen Mill 10 – 11 Castle Hill Windsor SL4 1PD Repainting of the window frames, exterior of the building and addition of 3no.banners.
This is a key listed building in a prominent position and we were concerned that some aspects of the proposal were inappropriate
Pending
19/02628, 02630, 02631 Harte And Garter Hotel 31 High Street Windsor SL4 1PQ Consents for single awning and gold lettering.
There were various concerns that the developments for this prominent, listed building seem to lack cohesion.
Pending
19/01393/FULL, 19/01364/LBC and 19/01394/ADV Sel Et Sucre 7 Church Street Windsor SL4 1PE Repainting of existing building and shop front, new signage and addition of a step to main entrance. Replica warrant to be refurbished and relocated on front elevation.
We were very unhappy about the altered position of the plaque which is a recognised feature of this building.
Pending
Letters written after August meeting
19/01755/FULL – Squires Garden Centre, Maidenhead Rd, Windsor
Erection of 37 dwellings etc.
WES Action: – We raised objections on basis of poor standard of amenities for occupants of some flats eg no outside space, rooms with no natural light. and lack of internal space.
Pending – amended in September – to Panel
19/01900/FULL and 19/01901/LBC – Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
part 3 storey/part 2 storey rear extension etc following demolition of existing building.
WES Action: – We requested an on site meeting with the architects which enabled us to understand the plans and the vision more clearly.
Pending.
Other items
Trinity Wildlife Garden We sent comments on these plans but were disappointed not to have received notification of this proposal when it was first activated at the beginning of this year.
New Plans adopted
Letters written after July meeting
19/01513/FULL – S G Autopoint 437 – 441 St Leonard’s Road Windsor SL4 3DT
Construction of 50 bedroom hotel.
WES Action: – We are still unhappy about the amount of traffic this would generate and the architecture of the proposed building.
Pending – To Panel
19/01714 – Site of Former 61 To 63 Dedworth Road Windsor SL4 5AZ (Mahjacks site)
Mixed use development with retail unit at ground floor and 13 x apartments above, with access, car parking, servicing and landscaping following demolition of existing buildings (Part Retrospective)
WES Action: – Our objection was based on the poor standard of amenities in this proposed over development of the site.
Pending – To Panel
19/01353 – 23 Hatch Lane Windsor SL4 3QY
Single storey side extension (Retrospective).
WES Action: – We considered this proposal to be discordant within this area where it is also opposite a listed building.
Permitted
Other items
18/01786 151 – 153 Vansittart Road Windsor
Construction of 5 dwellings with associated parking following demolition of the existing dwellings.
WES Action: – This is a revised application for this site. There are only minor amendments. We wrote again expressing our concern at over development on the plot.
Refused in 2019 now Appeal refused
Letters written after June 2019 meeting
19/00848/LBC – Nell Gwynn Restaurant, 6, Church Street, SL4 1PE
Consent to upgrade the existing mechanical, electrical and plumbing services, internal alterations to the first and second floor bathrooms, internal joinery repairs to floors and decorative mouldings, new slate hearths, replacement of the rear ground floor roof to include 2no. roof lights and the repair of the existing window to the kitchen.
WES Action: – We enquired about the progress of restoration of this building following partial collapse in late 2016.
Permission given and reply to our enquiry
19/01404/ADV – 32 Peascod Street Windsor SL4 1EA.
Consent to display 1 x internally illuminated projecting sign, 2 x non illuminated fascia signs with vinyl lettering, 1 x internally illuminated fascia sign, 1 x non illuminated wall mounted sign and frosting to window.
WES Action: – Signage inappropriate in front of a Grade 2 listed property and in its location.
Pending 2019
Letters written after May 2019 meeting
19/01183/FULL – and 19/01184/LBC – Mercure Castle Hotel
Construction of third floor to provide an additional 30 guest bedrooms with associated passenger lift.
WES Action: – As we had done in a previous application for this site we requested a ‘green wall’ for the side of the building backing on to Bachelors Acre
Permitted
19/01025/FULL – 114 – 116 St Leonards Road, Windsor
Proposed barrel roof with 3no. dormers to provide additional 1no. flat following demolition of plant room.
WES Action: – This was a revised application and we were still unhappy that the additional floor and its unusual design were inappropriate in this setting.
Pending
19/01165/FULL – Thames Court 1 Victoria Street Windsor SL4 1HB
Consent to erect non-illuminated hoarding along the Northern and part of the Eastern elevations of the site and for an internally illuminated crane lightbox .
WES Action: – We consider an illuminated light box to be inappropriate in a Conservation Area and detrimental to the character and amenity of the wider area.
Pending
18/03584/REM – 151-153 Clarence Road, Windsor
Reserved matters application (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) pursuant to outline planning permission 17/02566/OUT (allowed on appeal) for demolition of 151-153 Clarence Road and construction of 3 storey building with accommodation in the roof and associated car parking and landscaping [25 April – Amended design and scale. Floor plans, elevations and site plan have been amended]
WES Action: – These were amended plans and we were unhappy about the additional height
Permitted
19/00872/FULL – Tapas Revolution, 18, Thames Street, SL4 1PL
Painting of shopfront and alterations to existing awning.
Retrospective.
19/00873/LBC – Consent to retain the internal alterations for the WC and bar area, painted shopfront and alterations to the awning.
Retrospective
WES Action: – This is a Grade 2 listed building. Alterations have already been carried out without permission and we requested that the building be reinstated.
Withdrawn
19/01068/LBC. – Enzo’s, 83 – 84, Peascod Street, Windsor SL4 1DH
Consent to install new fascia lettering following removal of existing fascia sign, re-paint shopfront including first floor window frames
WES Action: – We were happy about the new colours and fascia treatment but had concerns about some of the documentation.
Pending
19/01059/FULL – Wagamama, High Street, Windsor
Change of use to provide external seating area and associated display of windbreak advertisements. and
19/01060/ADV Consent to display non-illuminated windbreak/banner adverts
WES Action: – This is proposed within the entrance to Royal Windsor Station and we expressed concerns for several reasons.
Refused
Letters written after April 2019 meeting
19/00683/LBC – Avanti 98 Peascod Street Windsor SL4 1DH
Consent to retain alterations to shop front, further works to re-paint shop front and new signage.
WES Action: – We were very unhappy about several aspects of the alterations to this Grade II listed building which was formerly Wellington Public House. Demolition of parts of the façade without Listed Building Consent caused particular concern.
Refused
19/00916/FULL – Windsor Physiotherapy, Essex Lodge, 69 Osborne Road Windsor SL43EQ
Demolition of existing building and construction of a new building comprising 10 x two bedroom and 2 x one bedroom flats and associated parking alteration to existing access and new bin enclosure.
WES Action: – Concern about loss of this heritage asset on this prominent site and the design and lack of landscaping of the proposed development which are not in character with the area.
Refused –
Gone to appeal 19/60099 – letter sent to inspector
19/00842/LBC – 35, Park Street, Windsor.
Consent for the partial removal of chimney breast at ground floor level and removal of existing cupboards to accommodate new kitchen units. This is a listed building in an important street in a conservation area.
WES Action: – We were very concerned about the proposals and the seeming lack of proper process.
Withdrawn
19/00991/FULL – 56 – 57 Sir Christopher Wren Hotel, Thames Street, Windsor SL4 1QW
Change of Use from Class A3 to function/conference room to be operated in conjunction with existing hotel facilities. Our concerns were exactly as mentioned for the March application 19/00210
Pending
19/00906/FULL – Ruddles Pool, Maidenhead Road, Windsor SL4 5TW
Part change of use of dwelling (C3) to a place of worship (D1) with new vehicular access and associated car parking.
WES Action: – We did not feel that this site, in the green belt and on the banks of the river, was an appropriate site for the proposed development and we were also concerned about parking issues.
Pending
Letters written after November 2018 meeting
18/03118 – 207 St Leonard’s Rd. Windsor SL4 3DU
Demolition of outbuildings, 2 storey extension and conversion of resulting building to 4 x one bedroom dwellings.
WES Action: – Concern about lack of parking and resulting vehicle movements on already busy, congested road. B3022
Pending
Heritage And Environment Committee
- Chris Aitken
- Jane Carter
- John Edwards
- David Eglise
- Susie Garnier
- Alison Logan
- Andrew Melville
- Susy Shearer
- Jane Simpson
- Anne Taylor (Chair of H&E Committee)
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