Plan for 38 homes in Finchampstead clears hurdle (Wokingham app 241567)
Development companies Catesby Strategic Land Ltd & Stonebond Properties have won permission to build 38 homes in the rural area of Finchampstead.
The homes will be built to the east of Longwater Road, just south of The Greyhound pub.
The project was discussed at a Wokingham Borough Council planning meeting in March, and approved subject to a section 106 legal agreement being reached.
That agreement was signed on September 29.
Council’s response to Heathrow expansion (Bracknell app 25/00019/SCO)
A consultation is taking place on the expansion of Heathrow Airport, just 20 miles from Bracknell.
Bracknell Forest Council has sent a response to the consultation which is being conducted by the airport.
In Bracknell itself, a home-owner has won permission for a workshop and gym to the rear of their home.
Elsewhere, a plan for 38 homes has been given the go-ahead in the rural area of Finchampstead.
You can view each application featured by typing the reference in brackets into the relevant council’s planning portal.
Bracknell Forest Council has sent its response to the project for a third runway at Heathrow Airport.
Stuart Jeffries, the council’s transport strategy manager, said he had “no comments.”
He wrote: “I have, and will, be working closely with the Heathrow Strategic Planning Group on upcoming changes to surface access and also beyond this as that airport looks to grow further in terms of additional flights and flightpaths along with the proposed third runway.”
The council’s transport strategy states that it supports rail access to Heathrow proposals.
Workshop and gym approved for home (Bracknell app 25/00395/FUL)
The owner of a home in Bay Road, Bullbrook, has won permission to install an outhouse in their garden to provide a workshop for personal projects and a small gym space.
A floor plan shows the outbuilding coming with a toilet and sink.
Bracknell Town Council recommended refusal, arguing the outbuilding would be oversized for the purpose it is stated to be used for.
However, Bracknell Forest Council Kevin Lloyd Jones judged that the outbuilding would not result in an adverse impact on the residential amenity of neighbouring properties, and therefore gave it conditional approval.
New tennis court for large estate near River Thames (Wokingham app 251905)
The owner of a large estate near the south bank of the River Thames has won permission for a replacement tennis court.
Holme Farm is situated in Aston, a hamlet in Remenham Parish.
The owner was given permission for a replacement tennis court at the farm, which is made up of a main house, a threshing barn, a home office, studio and swimming pool.
