The fate of nearly 200 homes in Bracknell is set to be decided next week.
Bracknell Forest Council's planning committee is reviewing three major proposals on Thursday, August 15, including a 119-home house and apartments block. As well as this, they will decide whether to give approval to both a 42 and 38-build proposal.
The largest of the developments set to be decided - some 119 homes - would be built on land south of the A329 motorway and east of Vigar Way.
The majority of homes would be apartments comprised of four blocks, along with 12 houses. 35 per cent of the housing will be affordable, in accordance with Bracknell Forest Council requirements.
The outline application included building a primary school, neighbourhood centre and recreation facilities alongside the new homes.
Binfield parish council and 50 residents raised objections to the plans, citing concerns with overdevelopment. This prompted the council to re-open the consultation period.
There was also concern over the height of the building, at which the planning report acknowledges ‘does not reflect the immediate character of the area’.
Despite objections, it is likely that it will be given the green light.
The committee will also decide whether to give outline approval for the erection of up to 42 homes in Winkfield Row.
The application was first received by the council in 2019. It has been reported back to the planning committee now because the applicant was unable to secure the provision of a pedestrian and cycle access.
Access for cars would be built from Gardner’s Road.
Seventy-two objection letters were received by the council. These were mainly concerned with the principle of the development as well as the impacts on the environment and highways.
The committee is being asked to reconsider the application on the basis that this no longer is a necessary requirement.
A further 38 homes at the junction of Wood Lane and Forest Road in Binfield will be decided.
The original plans wanted to build 40 houses, but this has been reduced by two.
It is going to the planning committee because it has received eight objections. Residents are concerned with the impact on traffic, the character of the area and wildlife and flooding.
Along with the 119 homes, both of these smaller plans are likely to be approved by the council.
They will be discussed and decided at the Bracknell Forest Council planning meeting, taking place on Thursday, August 15.
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