To receive any apologies for absence.

Councillor Brar sent apologise with Councillor Douglas acting as substitute.

Councillor Hill sent apologise for absence.  

To receive any declarations of interest.

Councillor Taylor declared that she was the ward councillor for Oldfield and had called in item 9 due to resident’s interests in the application.

Councillor Douglas declared that he was Maidenhead waterways champion, and that items 5 and 6 related to waterways. But he would approach with an open mind. 

Councillor Reynolds declared that he was the cabinet member responsible for libraries, but he was not involved with the application as it was submitted by RBWM property team not the libraries team.

Councillor Hunt Declared she had an interest on item 2, stating that she had property in the local area. Councillor Hunt left the room for Items 2 and 3.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 15^th of November as a true and accurate record.

AGREED UNANIMOUSLY: That the minutes of the meeting held 15 November 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 x99 dwellings with associated vehicular and pedestrian access, car parking, drainage works and open space.

RECOMMENDATION: DLA

APPLICANT: Shanly Homes And Summerleaze

EXPIRY DATE: 20 December 2023

Councillor Reeves proposed a motion to grant planning permission in accordance with the conditions in Section 15 (excluding condition 17) of the report with the additional conditions in Section 3 of the committee update. Councillor Reeves added an informative that the developers take into consideration noise sensitivity to Thames Hospice during the construction process. This was seconded by councillor Martin.

A named vote was taken.

The results were six for, one against and one abstention.

Agreed: To grant planning permission with the conditions listed in Section 15 excluding condition 17 of the report with the additional condition in Section 3 of the committee update.

The committee heard from four registered speakers Andrew Cormie, Objector, Ken Elvin, Parish Council, Karen Charles, Applicant, Councillor Cross, Other Councillors. 

PROPOSAL: installation of a new heating ventilation and air conditioning system (part retrospective).

RECOMMENDATION: PERM

APPLICANT: Royal Borough Windsor And Maidenhead

EXPIRY DATE: 22 December 2023

Councillor Hunt left the room due to a conflict of interest.

Councillor Reeves proposed a motion to grant planning permission with the conditions listed in section 13 of the report. This motion was seconded by Councillor Martin.

Councillor Taylor also proposed a motion, but this intended to defer and delegate planning permission subject to further conversations. This motion was seconded by Councillor Douglas. However, a seconder was received after Councillor Reeves’s proposal was seconded, therefore a named vote was taken on Councillor Reeves’s motion first.

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

The result was four for and three against, therefore the motion passed. A named vote was therefore not taken on Councillor Taylor’s motion.

Agreed: To grant planning permission with the conditions listed in section 13 of the report.

There were no registered speakers.

PROPOSAL: Consent for the installation of a new heating ventilation and air conditioning system (part retrospective).

RECOMMENDATION: PERM

APPLICANT: Royal Borough Windsor And Maidenhead

EXPIRY DATE: 22^nd of December 2023

Councillor Reeves proposed a motion to grant listed building consent with the conditions of section 13 in the report. Councillor Martin seconded.

A named vote was taken.

The results were six for and one abstention.

Agreed: To grant listed building consent with the condition in section 13 of the report.  

There were no registered speakers. 

PROPOSAL: Outbuilding (retrospective)

RECOMMENDATION: PERM

APPLICANT: Mr Thandi

EXPIRY DATE: 22^nd of December 2023

Councillor Hunt re-entered the room.

Councillor Reeve’s proposed a motion to go against officers’ recommendation and defer planning permission. Until a reply on the noise impact assessment and a drainage assessment was completed. The motion was seconded by Councillor K. Singh.

A named vote was taken.

The result was unanimous approval of the motion.

Agreed: To Defer planning permission until a reply on the noise impact assessment and a ground water drainage assessment is completed.

The Committee heard from one registered speaker, Councillor Bermange, other councillors. 

PROPOSAL: Outline application for access and scale only to be considered at this stage with all other matters to be reserved for an agricultural barn.

RECOMMENDATION: PERM

APPLICANT: Mr And Mrs Smith

EXPIRY DATE: 1st of December 2023

Councillor Hunt proposed a motion to grant planning permission wit the conditions listed in section 12 of the report. Councillor Taylor seconded the motion.

A named vote was taken.

The results were unanimously in favour of the motion. 

 Agreed: To grant planning permission with the listed conditions in section 12 of the report.

There were no registered speakers.

PROPOSAL: Private Car Parking Area At Southern End of Stafferton Way Maidenhead

RECOMMENDATION: REF

APPLICANT: N And R Investments Ltd

EXPIRY DATE: 21st of December 2023

Councillor Reynolds proposed a motion to go with officers’ recommendation and refuse planning permission for the reasons listed in the report. Councillor Taylor seconded the motion.

 A named vote was taken.  

Agreed: To refuse planning permission for the reasons listed in the report.

There were no registered speakers.

Committee Members to note the report.

The Committee noted the report.