To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies were received from Councillor Hill, with Councillor Taylor attending as a substitute.

To receive any declarations of interest.

Councillor Baldwin declared that he was a shareholder of a community pub adjacent to the site of the land between Gringer Hill and Hargrave Road, Maidenhead. Councillor Baldwin also declared that he had been in contact with the applicant for Oakley Green Mushroom Farm. He attended the meeting with an open mind.

Councillor Coppinger declared that in his previous role as Cabinet Member for Planning, he had met with the applicants for Oakley Green Mushroom Farm and Bellman Hangar. Councillor Coppinger declared that he had known the applicant for Oakley Green Mushroom Farm for many years and had previously worked with the applicant’s wife before they had met. He attended the meeting with an open mind.

Councillor Hunt declared that she knew the consultant for Oakley Green Mushroom Farm as the consultant was a previous Councillor.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 20 July 2022 as a true and accurate record.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the minutes of the meeting held on 20 July 2022 be a true and accurate record.

Proposal: Erection of 12no. dwellings with associated parking and landscaping and the retention of the existing access road following the demolition of the existing buildings, warehouse, external storage areas and hardstanding.

Recommendation: REFUSE

Applicant: Shanly Homes

Member Call-In: N/A

Expiry Date: 25 August 2022

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the order of agenda items was changed, with land between Gringer Hill and Hargrave Road being the last application considered.

A motion was proposed by Councillor Walters to refuse the application which was in line with officer recommendation. This motion was seconded by Councillor Reynolds.

A named vote was taken.

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the application be refused.

The committee were addressed by Clive Scott-Hopkins, objector, Parish Councillor Mike Kay (Waltham St. Lawrence Parish), Kevin Scott, the applicant’s representative, and Councillor Johnson, Ward Councillor for Hurley and Walthams.

Proposal: Outline application for Access, Layout and Scale only to be considered at this stage with all other matters to be reserved for the demolition of storage buildings (Class B8) and erection of 29 dwellings, together with associated access, parking and provision of amenity space.

Recommendation: REFUSE

Applicant: Mr East

Member Call-In: N/A

Expiry Date: 22 August 2022

A motion was proposed by Councillor Taylor to defer the application subject to a certificate of lawfulness being decided and made available to the committee, which was against officer recommendation. This motion was seconded by Councillor Baldwin.

A named vote was taken.

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the application be deferred subject to a certificate of lawfulness being decided and made available to the committee.

The committee were addressed by Martin Hall, objector, Parish Councillor Nicola Marsh (Bray Parish Council) and Alison Knight, the applicant’s representative.

Proposal: Development of x44 later living apartments and associated communal facilities (residents’ lounge, store, guest accommodation) with car parking, vehicular and pedestrian access from Gringer Hill, maintenance and emergency pedestrian access from Hargrave Road, all associated landscaping, including removal of existing vegetation, associated drainage works and all other associated works.

Recommendation: PERMIT

Applicant: Mr Broomfield

Member Call-In: N/A

Expiry Date: 22 July 2022

Before the debate, Councillor Baldwin stated that he would not take part for transparency reasons relating to his statement made regarding his role as shareholder of a community pub adjacent to the site. Councillor Baldwin remained in the room during the debate but did not take part.

A motion was proposed by Councillor Reynolds to permit the application subject to the conditions listed in the report.

A named vote was taken.

RESOLVED: That the application be permitted subject to the conditions listed in the report.

The committee were addressed by the applicant’s representative, Simon Broomfield.

To note the contents of the report.

The committee noted the report.