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P/04296/025 - Full Planning Approved
Change of useNew homesCommercial premises

Proposal

Planning application for the change of use from existing two storey building (Class B2) to a new motor dealership comprising showroom, workshop, office space, parts storage MOT testing station and ancillary space plus external car parking, used vehicle sales displays, access and manoevring areas. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
31 Mar 2026
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Validated
1 Apr 2026
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Consultation
1 Apr 2026
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Approved
22 Sept 2026

Approved on 22 Sept 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 23 Sept 2026

Documents

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Associated applications 2

Site constraints 3

National infrastructure project 373 m away: M4 Junctions 3 to 12 Smart Motorway
The site is 373 m from the project boundary. Highway, decided. The project page says whether consent was granted. Also within 2 km: Slough Multifuel Extension Project (decided, 1578 m).
Nationally significant infrastructure projects (power stations, electricity lines, pipelines, major roads and railways, harbours, airports and reservoirs) are consented by a Secretary of State under the Planning Act 2008, after an examination by the Planning Inspectorate, rather than by the council. The boundary is the one the Inspectorate consults on and can change as the scheme does. Projects are shown within 2 km of the site.
Planning Inspectorate project page ↗
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Slough built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area3,732 m² (40,171 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (asset rating 69)
UseOffices and Workshop Businesses
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in August 2024, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Slough
Application type
Full Planning
Postcode
SL1 6BE
Received
31 Mar 2026
Validated
1 Apr 2026
Ward
Haymill
Case officer
Show
Target decision
26 May 2026
Decision
Approved with Conditions; Informatives
Decision date
22 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Salisbury Jones Planning

How this decision compares

Decided in 174 days from validation, 119 days slower than Slough's median of 55 for changes of use. Approved, as 77% of changes of use here are.

65%decided within 8 weeks
77%approved
50decided in the last year

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Slough in the last twelve months, from validation. Slough decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14755800
Site or press notice
1 Apr 2026
Statutory expiry
13 Oct 2026

Historical activity at this location

18 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025
Change of use from B2 (General Industrial) with ancillary office space to mixed use of B2…
P/04296/024
2024 Approved
Proposed use and operation of the site as B2 (Industrial laundry) with ancillary office s…
P/04296/023
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
480 Bath Road, Slough, SL1 6BB
Lawful development certificate to confirm the lawful existing use of 480 Bath Road as B2…
P/04296/022
2024 Approved
454-462, 21, Gibbs And Dandy, Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 6FF
The proposed upgrade consists of installing 6no. antennas, 2no. dishes (300mm & 600mm), 1…
TEL/2024/11
2023 Approved
4, St. Andrews Way, Slough, SL1 5NX
Construction of a single storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing…
P/20235/000
2023 Approved
513, Bath Road, Slough, SL1 6AA
Construction of a part single storey, part two storey rear extension, part single storey…
P/19988/004
2022 Approved
Land at Bath Road/Station Road, Slough, 426-430 Bath Road, Slough, Slough, SL1 6BB
Advertisement consent to display images on the hoarding around the site
P/00442/030
2022 Refused
513, Bath Road, Slough, SL1 6AA
Construction of a part single storey part two storey rear extension with flat roof, part…
P/19988/003
2022 Approved
Cippenham Working Mens Club, 505-507, Bath Road, Slough, SL1 6AA
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 (landscaping) of planning permission P/0061…
P/00611/007
2022 Approved
Cippenham Working Mens Club, 505-507, Bath Road, Slough, SL1 6AA
Non material amendment to planning permission P/00611/006 dated 29/01/2021 - Amendments t…
P/00611/008
2022 Approved
513, Bath Road, Slough, SL1 6AA
Lawful development certificate for a proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dorm…
P/19988/002
2022 Approved
513, Bath Road, Slough, SL1 6AA
The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall o…
Y/19988/001
2022 Approved
513, Bath Road, Slough, SL1 6AA
Lawful development certificate for a proposed rear outbuilding as use as a gym/store room
P/19988/000
2020 Approved
Cippenham Working Mens Club, 505-507, Bath Road, Slough, SL1 6AA
Construction of 5no new semi-detached & terraced houses following the demolition of exist…
P/00611/006
2017 Approved
519, Bath Road, Slough, SL1 6AA
The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall o…
Y/17220/000
2017 Approved
525, Bath Road, Slough, SL1 6AA
Construction of a single storey rear extension & enlargement & conversion of existing gar…
P/17174/000
2016 Approved
473, Bath Road, Slough, SL1 6AA
Construction of a single storey rear extension to the back of the laundrette.
P/01193/005
2016 Approved
7, St. Andrews Way, Slough, SL1 5NH
Demolition of existing garage, construction of single storey rear extension to be used as…
P/04912/001
Slough
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#260 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Slough is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #263 out of 296. Slough is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Slough decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
78%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #275 of 296
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #269 of 296
42%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #263 of 296
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #142 of 296
60%
Minor dwellings approved
48 decided (1-9 homes)
50%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
40%
Change of use approved
47 decided
617
Total decisions
137 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.