Replacement access gates at Keay Roofing Services Nutts Close, Eton Wick, Windsor

What was proposed

The retrospective application sought replacement access gates, a brick wall, boundary treatments and signage.

“1 WINDSOR AND ASCOT DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 9 April 2026 Item: 1 Application No:25/03421/FULL Location:Keay Roofing Services Nutts Close Common Road Eton Wick Windsor SL4 6QY Proposal:Erection and replacement of access gates and the construction of an associated brick wall and boundary treatment and signage (retrospective).”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The 1.08-hectare commercial site lies in open countryside, within the Green Belt and flood risk areas, and is accessed from a narrow rural lane.

“3.THE SITE AND ITS SURROUNDINGS 3.1The application site comprises approximately 1.08 hectares of land within an existing commercial area, which is surrounded by open green fields. The site contains an office building, used by TLO Film Services, as well as a number of industrial sheds, shipping containers and vehicle storage. Access is obtained off Common Road, a dead end and narrow rural lane running north from the residential area of Eton Wick.”

“2 3.3The site is located within Flood Zones 2 and 3 and is in an area identified as being at risk from surface water flooding. 3.4The site is subject to Berkshire Great Crested Newts Impact Risk Zone: Red.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

Earlier applications included an approved replacement office building in 2026 and a refused workshop and storage building application in 1996.

“3 Reference Description Decision 462467Erection of 2 glasshouses, timber office/store building and 5 cold frames Approved with conditions 02/04/1984 96/74656/FULLErection of a detached workshop/storage building ancillary to existing nursery and landscape contractors businesses plus minor works including extension of display area onto southern part of site Refused 28/11/1996 24/03038/FULLReplacement office building.Permitted 21/01/2026 7.DEVELOPMENT PLAN 7.1The main relevant…”

Officer report

What consultees said

The Environment Agency objected over the missing flood risk assessment, the LLFA found insufficient information, and ecology had no objection subject to a condition.

“5 9.Questions over the lawful use of the site.The application is just to consider the development in the description. Other applications may be required. Statutory consultees ConsulteeComment Where in the report this is considered Environment Agency Objects to the application and recommends that planning permission is refused due to the absence of a flood risk assessment. See 10(ii). LLFAInsufficient information provided.”

“Waste Management Team No comments received.N/A Eton Town Council No comments received.N/A 10.EXPLANATION OF RECOMMENDATION 10.1The key issues for consideration are: i)Development within the Green Belt; ii)Flood risk; iii)Impact on the character and appearance of the area; iv)Highways considerations; v)Impact on residential amenity; vi)Ecology and biodiversity; vii)Contamination i)Development within the Green Belt; 10.2The application site is located within the Green Belt.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A registered objector addressed the committee.

The committee vote

Councillor Buckley proposed refusal, Councillor J. Tisi seconded it, and the named vote was unanimous.

“Councillor Buckley proposed a motion to refuse planning permission, in line with officer recommendations, for the reasons listed in section 14 of the committee report. This was seconded by Councillor J. Tisi.”

“AGREED UNANIMOUSLY: To refuse planning permission, in line with officer recommendations, for the reasons listed in section 14 of the committee report.”

Minutes