Land Between Ascot Road And Holyport Road Holyport Maidenhead

Awaiting decision 26/01124/EIASCR
Date received
29 Apr 2026
Date validated
29 Apr 2026

Description

Screening Opinion from the Council under Regulation 6 of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 2017 ("the EIA Regulations"), to confirm whether or not there is a requirement for an Environmental Impact Assessment ("EIA") in relation to the demolition of existing structures (Lodge Farm former stable building, concrete framed open barn, pigsty and agricultural hardstanding) to deliver 180 dwellings alongside public realm improvements, restoration of the water tower, soft and hard landscaping, SuDS, vehicular and cycle parking, and other associated works.

Windsor and Maidenhead
Planning Authority Score
4.8/10
Below average
#163 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

Windsor and Maidenhead ranks #109 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Windsor and Maidenhead is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 70% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 70% approved vs 90% nationally
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Windsor and Maidenhead decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
69%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #289 of 292
70%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #292 of 292
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #109 of 292
30%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #55 of 292
40%
Minor dwellings approved
156 decided (1-9 homes)
92%
Major dwellings approved
25 decided (10+ homes)
61%
Change of use approved
18 decided
1,576
Total decisions
490 refused in 2025