To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies were received from Councillor Walters & Hill. Councillor Cross substituted for the latter.

To receive any declarations of interest.

The Chair declared that the majority of the committee members had visited the site of agenda item 6 a few days prior to the meeting, but all declared that they came to the meeting with an open mind.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 19 April 2023 as a true and accurate record.

AGREED UNANIMOUSLY: That the minutes of the meeting held on 19 April 2023 were a true and accurate record.

PROPOSAL: Outline application for access, appearance, layout and scale only to be considered at this stage with all other matters to be reserved for the construction of 49 No. apartments with associated parking and landscaping following demolition of existing building.

RECOMMENDATION: Defer & Delegate

APPLICANT: Shanly Homes Limited

EXPIRY DATE: 25 July 2022

Councillor Hunt proposed to authorise the Head of Planning to carry out the two points that were listed in section 1.3 of the report including a pre-implementation and late-stage review, which was in line with officer’s recommendations. This was seconded by Councillor Brar.

A named vote was taken.

AGREED: To authorise the Head of Planning to carry out the two points that were listed in section 1.3 of the report including a pre-implementation and late-stage review.

PROPOSAL: Design and construction of a rooftop and ground mounted Solar Photovoltaic System and associated accessories, including associated ancillary infrastructure.

RECOMMENDATION: Refuse

APPLICANT: Mr Stanton

EXPIRY DATE: 30 June 2023

Councillor Taylor proposed to defer the application to a time where the additional documents outlined in the committee update were available. No seconder was received.

Councillor Hunt proposed to refuse planning permission for the reasons that were listed in section 11 of the report, which was in line with officer’s recommendations. This was seconded by Councillor K Singh.

A named vote was taken on Councillor Hunt’s motion.

AGREED: That planning permission was refused for the reasons that were listed in section 11 of the report.

PROPOSAL: Replacement building to provide a new model barn with x5 new units for farm workers accommodation x4 field kitchens, new greenhouse and reduced area of hardstanding to retained 10 parking spaces following demolition of the former social club ancillary bungalow and detached garage.

RECOMMENDATION: Refuse

APPLICANT: Mr Tranquilini

EXPIRY DATE: 3 February 2023

Councillor Hunt proposed to delegate authority to the Head of Planning in collaboration with the Chair of the Maidenhead Development Management Committee to grant planning permission subject to the completion of a legal agreement plus any other appropriate conditions that the Head of Planning deems necessary. This was seconded by Councillor Taylor.

This was against officer recommendations due to greater weight being given to the very special circumstances such as the sustainability benefits, the substantial education benefits, the exceptional design, the use of the buildings being used for education and agricultural purposes and it being a bio-dynamic and totally organic farm, 1 of only 4.

A named vote was taken.

AGREED UNANIMOUSLY: That authority be delegated to the Head of Planning in collaboration with the Chair of the Maidenhead Development Management Committee to grant planning permission subject to the completion of a legal agreement plus any other appropriate conditions that the Head of Planning deems necessary.

The committee were addressed by 2 registered speakers, Andre Tranquilini, Applicant & Councillor Karen Davies.

Committee Members to note the report.

The committee noted the report.