Four-bedroom house at Winkfield House, Winkfield, Windsor

“Site Address: WINKFIELD HOUSE, MAIDENS GREEN, WINKFIELD, WINDSOR Proposal: Reconvert two existing 2x bedroom flats into a single 4x bedroom semi detached house with disabled access and ground floor bedroom. Applicant: [the applicant]:”

“17/00436/FUL approved July 2017 for change of use of shop (A1 use) at ground floor to create 1no. 2 bedroom residential unit (C3), retention of residential accommodation at first floor, to provide two separate dwelling units, erection of first floor rear extension, addition of front bay window.”

“The application site lies to the north of the highway of Maidens Green. It is a two-storey building lawfully in use as 2no. separate residential units. There is an on-site gravelled parking area to the east of the building.”

“The surrounding area is predominately residential, characterised by detached and semi- detached dwellings.”

“For clarification, the implementation of planning permission 17/00436/FUL created a total of 2no. residential units on site – 1 self-contained residential unit of accommodation on the ground floor (in place of the former retail unit) and the retention of the existing self-contained residential unit of accommodation on the first floor (with enlarged floorspace provided by way of construction of the approved first floor extension).”

“The proposed conversion of the building to a single residential dwelling would be appropriate development in the Green Belt, would preserve the openness of the Green Belt and not conflict with the purposes of including land within it.”

“The proposal would not result in unacceptable harm to the residential amenities of neighbouring occupiers, the character and appearance of the surrounding area or highway safety.”

“Winkfield Parish Council 6.1 No objection, provided the proposal is compliant with Green Belt regulations/legislation.”

“- Recycling bins were often overflowing with misplaced rubbish and often difficult for council collections. - The proposal will be helpful for disabled access/occupation.”

“Other representations 6.2 1no. letter of support which states: - This application will redress and restore the balance to the housing character of the village. - Parking will improve to a safer level as presently there are always many cars overflowing onto the footpath often making pedestrians walk onto the busy A330 to pass.”

“The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. REASON: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.”

“The associated vehicle parking spaces as shown on the approved drawing shall be kept available for parking at all times. REASON: To ensure that the development is provided with adequate car parking to prevent the likelihood of on-street car parking which would be a danger to other road users. [Relevant Policies: BFLP LP 62]”

“RESOLVED That the application be APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:”