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Block C, Horlicks Factory, Slough, SL1 3QB
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Block C, Horlicks Factory, Slough, SL1 3QB
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Section 96A Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Non-material amendment application to vary description of development of of planning permission P/00094/039 dated 23/03/2020, which was superseded by planning permission P/00094/092 dated 08/08/2023, to amend the preamble to remove reference to the date, accompanying plans and particulars and to insert reference to ‘sui generis co-living accommodation’ in the description of development as follows: A hybrid planning application for part outline/part detailed planning permission for a residential-led mixed use development of up to 1,300 new homes comprising: 1. Outline planning permission for the provision of up to 746 new homes (Use Class C3 and Sui Generis Co-Living Accommodation), commercial (Use Class A1-A3) and ancillary facilities within new buildings extending up to 77m AOD in height; car and cycle parking; public realm, landscaping and amenity space and all associated works (with all matters reserved); and 2. Full planning permission for the part demolition of the existing Horlicks Factory, and demolition of factory outbuildings and structures, to facilitate the erection of five new buildings ranging from one storey to 10 storeys including change of use, two storey rooftop extension, ground floor extensions and alterations to the remaining parts of the Factory, to provide 554 new homes (Use Class C3), up to 239sqm commercial floorspace (Use Classes A1-A3) and a nursery (Use Class D1), and ancillary facilities; relocation of the war memorial; car and cycle parking; public realm, landscaping and amenity space; access from Ploughlees Lane, Stoke Poges Lane and Stokes Gardens; and all associated works.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
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| Application Form - Without Personal DataSubmitted Plans/Documents | 21 Aug 2026 | View |
| No plans requiredSubmitted Plans/Documents | 21 Aug 2026 | View |
| _redacted Covering LetterSubmitted Plans/Documents | 21 Aug 2026 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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