Approval granted for 'luxury homes' near Ascot Racecourse

Property developers Thornbury Group is set to construct four single storey family homes at Silwood Park Nurseries.

Plans for the courtyard style development–within the Green Belt– from specialist urban planning consultancy, Hybrid Planning & Development were successfully given the go-ahead.

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Aaron Henecke, Hybrid’s senior planner said: "Silwood Park Nurseries is an extremely sensitive site. It is not only located within the Green Belt, but also contains a Grade II listed walled garden dating back to 1817.

"Understanding the complexities for a development of this nature, we encouraged early and widespread stakeholder engagement. This involved a successful pre-application process to identify footprint/volume parameters, heritage constraints, design approach and best use of the site in line with the NPPF, as well as an online consultation event to engage local residents during the COVID-19 pandemic."

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Silwood Park Nurseries drawings

Hybrid Planning said they worked closely with their clients, heritage consultants and architects to bring the "exciting" new development forward.

Adding: "It was approved via delegated powers with no objections."

The development is designed around a central courtyard within the Grade II listed walled garden.

Each of the new homes will follow an L-shaped footprint with an open plan internal layout.

The homes will also have a pitched tile and green roof and will be built with a combination of brickwork to match the listed walls and full height glazing for a more contemporary appearance.

Alex Oliver, managing director at Thornbury Group, said: “The Silwood Park Nurseries site was acquired after the existing owners consolidated their flower display business and released the land, which is currently occupied by lightweight greenhouse structures and a series of brick buildings in poor repair. Through positive engagement with our potential neighbours, we realised a bespoke and sensitive residential development would be supported.

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“Hybrid’s specialist knowledge enabled us to successfully navigate the various constraints and we are extremely pleased with the outcome of this planning application. We will be commencing work on site around September and look forward to creating a luxury development that will not only retain the site’s heritage but also provide modern new homes for local families.”

The approved development at Silwood Park Nurseries also includes large private gardens, car parking, a communal courtyard garden and substantial soft landscaping/tree planting.