No 110 August 2025

HERITAGE & ENVIRONMENT

Quarterly Meeting

The Quarterly Meeting with officers from RBWM in June was postponed and, as yet, there is no new date. We asked for an update on the items we had raised at the last meeting some of which were still unanswered.

Windsor Town Team

The Town Team was out again in the town prior to the State Visit tidying the area near Riverside station. There had also been a working party in Alexandra Gardens and Bachelors Acre. These are often more litter picking than gardening as these areas have a constant litter problem.

Windsor Forum

We continue to attend the Windsor Forum to ensure that we are aware of things that people are interested in around the town and to raise issues that affect residents. The main issue for the July meeting was the new bus routes, which have been re-routed in the new timetables. The meetings are open to all residents and the next one is at York House at 6.30pm on 1st October. 

Committee Meetings

The Heritage and Environment Committee continue to note and respond to matters that are important to maintain the historic buildings in the Conservation Areas of the town. We also try to ensure that all planning applications are scrutinised and commented on as and when necessary. There have been far fewer applications submitted to the Borough over the last few months and therefore fewer to discuss.

Planning Applications

Letters written after the August meeting

Crown Farm, Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, SL4 6PG – use of land for the siting of up to 35 mobile homes for human habitation – (PA 25/01707/FULL) 
Letter of objection sent.

Elizabeth Court, Beaumont Road, Windsor, SL4 1HJ – sorbus x 3 – reduce width back to wall by 3m to leave a width of 5m (PA 25/01778/TCA)
These are prominent trees in the St Leonards Road streetscape a letter was sent requesting a less severe cutting back to ensure the heath of the tree is maintained.

18 & 20 Washington Drive, Windsor – T1-T6, unknown species, fell (PA 25/01505/TPO) T8, unknown species, reduce as per photograph, T10 (neighbouring property), unknown species, cut to property line (PA 005/1960/TPO).

Letter sent requesting more information regarding the type of trees and suggesting some of the trees could have work on them to manage their growth. It was also suggested that as these are prominent in the landscape they should be managed rather than all felled.

84 Gallys Road, Windsor, SL4 5RA – garage conversion and subdivision of the existing dwelling to create an additional dwelling  (PA 25/00937/FULL)
Letter of objection sent due to lack of parking for the newly divided house and amenity space for it and the original house.
Pending

Ernest Jones, 1 King Edward Court, Windsor, SL4 1TF – consent to display 4 internally halo lit illuminated fascia signs, 1 internally illuminated back lit box sign, 1 internally halo lit illuminated double sided hanging sign and new window vinyls. (PA 25/01725/ADV) 
Letter sent

 35 Forest Road, Windsor, SL4 – certificate of lawfulness to determine whether the proposed detached outbuilding ancillary to the main dwelling is lawful (PA 25/01744/CPD) 
Letter sent asking for a condition that this outbuilding cannot be rented out as a separate dwelling due to its size and possible rear access. 
Pending

Letters written after the July meeting

New Windsor Municipal Charities, Ellison House, Victoria Street, Windsor, SL4 1EW – (T1) Larch – Fell in sections to near ground level (Ref.No: 25/01509/TCA)   
Permitted with a new tree to be planted

 Lord Raglan House, 132 St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4  – application for prior approval for construction of one additional storey to building to provide 3 additional flats.  (PA 25/01549/PT20A)
Letter sent regarding the loss of some of the architectural features and the setting of the Listed Building.
Pending

7 Hemwood Road, Windsor, SL4 4YX – oak – fell. (002/1960/TPO) (PA  25/01596/TPO)   
Tree letter sent       
Withdrawn

Ernest Jones, 1 King Edward Court, Windsor, SL4 1TF – external works including the full replacement of the existing shopfronts along both street facing elevations, painting of the exterior of the building, new illuminated signage, and the replacement of external air conditioning units, alongside internal works to facilitate the conversion of building for use as a cafe. (PA 25/01569/FULL)
Letter sent regarding the deep colour in the Conservation Area

28 Illingworth, Windsor, SL4 4UP – oak – dismantle and fell to ground level. (005/1960/TPO).(PA 25/01550/TPO)
No tree report and tree looks healthy in the picture.
Permitted but a replacement tree is required.

Letters written after the June meeting

Land Adjacent To 6 Stuart Close, Windsor –  1 three bedroom dwelling with solar panels to the front elevation following the demolition of the existing garage (PA 25/01124/FULL) 
Plans inspected and whilst there is just enough space for the building, the garden would be very small and it was thought car parking would be a problem in this narrow street.  It was agreed to send a letter of objection.
Refused

59 Grove Road, Windsor, SL4 1HT – Single storey side extension following demolition of existing structure (PA 25/01355/FULL)  
Plans inspected and it was felt that the extension would not be in keeping with this fine building.  Letter of objection sent.
Refused

29 Smiths Lane, Windsor, SL4 5PE – oak tree – fell (067/2004/TPO)   (PA 25/01363/TPO)
The plans were inspected and the tree report was lacking.  However it mentioned an Oak Processionary Moth Disease which should have been reported to the Forestry Commission.  It was agreed to send a letter mentioning this and asking if this Oak is felled then another be planted in its place.
Pending

 Letters written after the May meeting

 9 Duncroft, Windsor, SL4 4HH – oak tree – cut back to property boundary or remove. (046/2008/TPO) (PA 25/00683/TPO) 
Plans looked at and agreed that the tree should be maintained with the removal of ivy but if this does not happen then a replacement tree should be planted. Agreed to send letter      
Refused

Roz Clarke, 19 St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3BP –  Change of use of the existing ground floor shop to hot food takeaway, part single part two storey rear extension, rear staircase and alterations to fenestration following the demolition of the existing single storey rear extension(PA 25/00708/FULL)
Plans inspected and it was agreed to object to this application on the grounds of lack of parking, double yellow lines, no bin storage and in the conservation area.  
Withdrawn

Land at Reed Way, Windsor – T156 – hornbeam, T157 – hornbeam and T158 – maple – fell (037/1997/TPO) (PA 25 /00995/TPO)
It was agreed to send replacement tree letter.
Permitted but with three trees to be planted to replace each one removed

13 Wilton Crescent, Windsor, SL4 4YJ – T1 – turkey oak – fell (012/1985/TPO) (PA 25/01005/TPO)
It was agreed to send replacement tree letter.
Permitted with a tree to be planted in its place

26 Illingworth, Windsor, SL4 4UP – T1 – 2 oak trees – crown reduction by 2m to a final height of 14m and spread of 8m, T2 – oak tree – fell (005/1960/TPO) (PA 25/01087/TPO)
Confusion over this application but it was agreed to send a tree replacement letter.    
Withdrawn

 Updates to Planning Applications mentioned in previous newsletters

Letters written after the April meeting

Alexandra Gardens, Barry Avenue, Windsor, SL4 5JA – construction of an ice rink and attractions from November 2025 to January 2026 (PA 25/00537/FULL)
The plans were inspected and concerns raised over the lack of plans for protecting tree roots as rides were to be placed on top of some. The enhancement of biodiversity was just lip-service as they were destroyed each year. It was agreed to write and include photos in order to protect the trees.
Withdrawn before the Development Panel could decide the outcome

Willows, St Leonards Hill, Windsor, SL4 4AJ – (T1), (T2) and (T7) cherry trees – fell. (T3) and (T4) goat willows – fell. (T5) conifer trees – fell. (T6) oak trees – fell. (001/1966/TPO) (PA 25/00480/TPO)
The plans were inspected and it appeared that 7 trees were being removed and it was thought at least 2 new ones could be planted. 
Pending

Letters written after the February meeting

The Hollies, 3 Fairlawn Park, Windsor, SL4 4HL – (T1) silver birch – fell (004/1962/TPO) (PA 25/00068/TOP)
It was agreed to send the usual tree replacement letter.                         Permitted with new trees to be planted

Letters written after the August 2024 meeting

131-133 Peascod Street, Windsor, SL4 1DW – outline application for access, appearance, layout and scale only to be considered at this stage with all other matters to be reserved for the redevelopment of the site to retain the 2 existing commercial units, and to provide an additional 3 commercial units (Class E) and 21 serviced apartments (Class C1) (PA 24/01728/OUT)
This is not a full application yet, but it was decided to send a letter requesting care be taken to protect the cobbled roadway during and after the construction.
Pending

Letters written after the July 2024 meeting

1 Dower Park, Windsor, SL4 4BQ – two storey side/rear extension, single storey front/side extension, alterations to fenestration and external finish (PA 24/01341/FULL)
Plans inspected and agreed this is an overdevelopment of the site, out of keeping with other properties in the area, and with potential damage to an ancient oak tree. 
Refused, went to Appeal, Appeal dismissed

Letter written after the March 2023 meeting

Windsor Yards re-development – (PA 22/02893/FULL)
This application was discussed again in the light of the recent photographs taken, the developer’s response and additional papers submitted. It was agreed that all would view the additional papers after which a letter was sent. This went to April’s Management Panel and was permitted but the final letter is not on the website.  Pending

Windsor Yards re-development – (PA 22/02893/FULL)
These plans had just been submitted but it was agreed that a response from The Society was required.  Letter sent regarding the additional two floors on the hotel. There were further changes to the plans following our letter and one storey was removed from the top of the hotel.
Pending – this was permitted at Panel but there is still no confirmation on the website as there will still be legal matters to sort.