To receive any apologies for absence.

There were no apologies for absence received.

The Committee noted that there had been a recent change to the membership. Councillor Reynolds had stepped down from the Committee, both as the Chair and a Member. Councillor Martin would be Chair, supported by Councillor Hill as Vice Chair. Councillor G Singh had replaced Councillor Reynolds as a Member of the Committee.

To receive any declarations of interest.

Councillor G Singh declared a personal interest on 23/02552/FULL SportsAble Braywick Park Braywick Road Maidenhead SL6 1BN, as he owned property close to the site. He would be attending the Committee with an open mind.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 21 February 2024 as a true and accurate record.

AGREED UNANIMOUSLY: That the minutes of the meeting held on 21^st February 2024 were approved as a true and accurate record.

PROPOSAL: Outline application for access only to be considered at this stage with all other matters to be reserved for the demolition of the existing agricultural buildings to create a new Film and TV Studio including sound stages, ancillary offices, virtual reality studio, storage and warehouses, workshops, specialist studio facilities and outdoor film backlot; the creation of a new Nature Park incorporating hard and soft landscaping, green infrastructure, sustainable drainage systems, and new cycle and pedestrian facilities; together with supporting infrastructure to include long-stay car parking, cycle parking, boundary treatments, waste storage, sub-stations, and new access roundabout and vehicle route.

RECOMMENDATION: REF

APPLICANT: Greystoke Land Ltd

EXPIRY DATE: 22 September 2023

Councillor G Singh proposed a motion to refuse planning permission for the reasons listed in the main report and the additional reason in the Committee Update. This motion was seconded by Councillor Hill.

A named vote was taken on the motion.

AGREED UNANIMOUSLY: To refuse planning permission for the reasons listed in the main report and the additional reason in the Committee Update.

The Committee heard from the following public speakers:

·         James Camplin – Objector

·         Parish Councillor Louvaine Kneen – Bray Parish Council

·         Oliver Ralton – Applicant

·         Councillor Cross

·         Councillor Reynolds

PROPOSAL: The construction of 7no. external padel courts and associated infrastructure, astroturf surfacing and boundary fencing. Demolition of the existing garage and façade changes to the existing building associated with the construction of 1no. internal padel court. Works for reinstatement of existing land to provide additional playing pitch area.

RECOMMENDATION: PERM

APPLICANT: The Berkshire Padel Club Ltd

EXPIRY DATE: 23 March 2024

Councillor Hill proposed a motion to permit planning permission with the conditions listed in section 13 of the main report and the Committee Update. This was seconded by Councillor Taylor.

A named vote was taken.

AGREED UNANIMOUSLY: To permit planning permission with the conditions listed in section 13 of the main report and the Committee Update.

The Committee heard from the following public speaker:

·         Councillor Reynolds

PROPOSAL: New building to house 3no. stables, tack room, hay store, WC, and construction of a post and timber fence to the west following the demolition of the existing shelters.

RECOMMENDATION: PERM

APPLICANT: Mr And Mrs Dilley

EXPIRY DATE: 28 March 2024

This item was withdrawn in advance of the meeting.

PROPOSAL: Variation (under Section 19) of Condition 7 to substitute those plans approved under 23/00854/LBC for the Consent for essential maintenance including re-painting of steelwork, structural bearing replacement, structural strengthening, re-waterproofing, re-surfacing and expansion joint replacement with amended plans.

RECOMMENDATION: PERM

APPLICANT: Mr Lymn

EXPIRY DATE: 22 March 2024

Councillor Hill proposed a motion to grant the variation of condition 7 of listed building consent with the conditions listed in section 13 of the main report. This was seconded by Councillor Brar.

A named vote was taken.

AGREED UNANIMOUSLY: To grant the variation of condition 7 of listed building consent with the conditions listed in section 13 of the main report.

The Committee heard from the following public speaker:

·         Parish Councillor Bill Perry - Cookham

Committee Members to note the report.

Councillor Walters commented that Bellman Hanger in Shurlock Row had been allowed on appeal and that this would be disappointing to some residents.

The Committee noted the report.