Plant room and heat pumps at Land adjacent to 90-124 Humber Way, Slough

“Land adjacent to 90-124 Humber Way, Slough, SL3 8ST Proposal: Demolition of existing garage and construction of a plant room, installation of 3 x air source heat pumps and erection of an enclosure.”

“The application seeks full planning permission for the demolition of an existing Council owned, dilapidated unused garage building and the erection of a new structure to serve as a plant store, together with three air source heat pumps located to the rear (north) of the building.”

“The application site comprises a broadly triangular parcel of land to the north of Garrick House and west of No. 90-124 Humber Way. It is currently occupied by a detached single garage and is otherwise laid to lawn with some hardstanding.”

“At the time of the site visit, the site was mostly fenced off and included a generator and shipping container which are understood to be associated with the recent re- development of Garrick House. Former bungalows to the south of Garrick House have recently been demolished in order to make way for further re-development of this Council owned site.”

“Recommendation: Approve subject to planning conditions.”

“Having considered the relevant policies of the Development Plan set out below, the representations received from consultees and the community along with all relevant material considerations, it is recommended the application be GRANTED subject to planning conditions listed at the end of this report.”

“As noted above one letter of objection has been received from an occupant of Garrick House, raising the following planning issues (as summarised) in respect of the original submission:”

“Loss of outlook and visual amenity • Impact on living conditions • Impact on the character of the area/visually intrusive • Dominant built structure where the site currently has an open setting • Overbearing and sense of enclosure • Potential noise and disturbance…”

“Application Demolition of existing garage and construction of a plant room, installation of 3 x air source heat pumps and erection of an enclosure. Decision Approve subject to planning conditions.”