To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies were received from Councillor Hill. Apologies were also received from Councillors Brar and Singh with Councillors Werner and Baskerville substituting respectively.

To receive any declarations of interest.

Councillor Bhangra declared that on application 23/00043/FULL, he knew the applicant through the local community, but this relationship had no bearing on his decision, and came to the meeting with an open mind.

Councillor Coppinger declared that on item 22/02793/FULL, he lived close to the site and was a friend of the owner of the land and would therefore take no part in the debate or vote on this item.

Councillor Baskerville declared that he had called in application 23/00043/FULL on behalf of local residents but came to the meeting with an open mind.

Councillor Werner declared that he had also called in application 23/00043/FULL in order to fully debate this item but came to the meeting with an open mind.

Councillor Walters declared that he had called in application 22/02793/FULL but came to the meeting with an open mind.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 15 February 2023 as a true and accurate record.

AGREED UNANIMOUSLY: That the minutes of the meeting held on 15 February 2023 be a true and accurate record.

PROPOSAL: x1 new detached dwelling, access, hardstanding and landscaping.

RECOMMENDATION: Permit

APPLICANT: Mr Torrance

MEMBER CALL-IN: N/A

EXPIRY DATE: 15 February 2023

The Committee was addressed by Caroline Cope, objector, Parish Councillor Louvaine Kneen (Bray) and Matthew Corcoran on behalf of the applicant.

Councillor Walters proposed a motion to refuse the application on the basis that it would have an adverse effect on the character of the area, did not constitute infill and there were no special circumstances to warrant building on green belt land, which was against officer recommendation. This motion was seconded by Councillor Clark.

A named vote was taken.

The result was seven votes in favour, therefore the motion passed.

PROPOSAL: Construction of a new building comprising 2 retail units and 20 apartments with associated parking and access following the demolition of the existing buildings.

RECOMMENDATION: Refusal

APPLICANT: Mr Hans

MEMBER CALL-IN: N/A

EXPIRY DATE: 7 April 2023

The Committee was addressed by Peter Christer, objector, and Councillor Helen Taylor.

Councillor Reynolds proposed a motion to refuse the application for the reasons listed in the report, which was in line with officer recommendation. This was seconded by Councillor Werner.

A named vote was taken.

The result was seven votes in favour and one abstention, therefore the motion passed.

The meeting was adjourned at 20:12, and resumed at 20:20.

PROPOSAL: Maidenhead United Football Club York Road Maidenhead SL6 1SF

RECOMMENDATION: Permit

APPLICANT: Maidenhead United FC

MEMBER CALL-IN: N/A

EXPIRY DATE: 7 December 2022

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the order of agenda items be changed so that item 4, application no. 22/02427/FULL be heard last.

The Committee was addressed by Jon Adams, applicant.

Councillor Werner proposed a motion to authorise the Head of Planning to grant planning permission subject to the conditions listed in the report, which was in line with officer recommendation. This motion was seconded by Councillor Coppinger.

A named vote was taken.

The result was eight votes in favour, therefore the motion passed.

Committee Members to note the report.

Councillor Reynolds asked for advice from the planning department on how to improve after appeal no. 22/60034/REF, a committee refusal, was allowed at appeal.

Adrien Waite, Head of Planning, stated that he would update the committee before the next meeting.

ACTION: Written advice to be provided to the Committee before the next meeting.

The committee noted the report.