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Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Application overview
Submission of Reserved Matters Application for Phase A (comprising) Blocks A, H, and I of the Slough Central, Queensmere Shopping Centre Site Redevelopment, comprising residential units and commercial floor space within new buildings ranging from 4 to 16 storeys in height, associated landscaping, public realm and amenity spaces known as Town Square and Station Walk, parking, access routes and associated works pursuant to outline application P/1689/000, and including the discharge of conditions 13 (Energy and Sustainability Strategy), 14 (Delivery and Servicing Strategy), 17 (Details of Access), 18 (Inclusive Access), 30 (Detailed Drawings), 31 (Hard and Soft Landscape Design and Wayfinding), 34 (Noise Assessment and Mitigation Report), 41 (Sustainable Urban Drainage (SUDs) Systems), 42 (Car Parking Provision), 44 (Cycle Parking Facilities), 45 (Proposed Sitewide Cycle Routes), 47 (Vehicle Access) and 48 (Wind Microclimate Assessment and Mitigation Scheme), 55 (Fire Statements), 56 (Wheelchair User Dwellings) in relation to Phase A pursuant to outline planning permission Ref: P/19689/000 dated 18th August 2025. (Revised Description of Development and Amended Plans and Documents submitted 30th April 2026)
Proposal details
- Reference
- P/19689/002
- Alternative references
- PP-14490543
- UPRN
- MAN000000000117815
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| Document | Published | Action |
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| Amended PlanAmended Plans | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| Amended PlanAmended Plans | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| Amended PlanAmended Plans | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| Amended PlanAmended Plans | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| Amended PlanAmended Plans | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| Amended PlanAmended Plans | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| Amended PlanAmended Plans | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| Amended PlanAmended Plans | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| Amended PlanAmended Plans | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| Amended PlanAmended Plans | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| Bay StudiesSubmitted Plans and Details | 8 May 2026 | View |
| Bay Studies 01Submitted Plans and Details | 8 May 2026 | View |
| Technical NoteLetter | 2 Jun 2026 | View |
| BEAMS CommentsStatement/Proof | 12 Jun 2026 | View |
| Draft Supplemental AgreementS106 Documents | 28 Aug 2026 | View |
| Officers ReportDecisions | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecisions | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
Officers Report Decision NoticePlanning conditions
- Approved plans The development hereby approved shall be implemented only in accordance with the following plans and drawings hereby approved by the Local Planning Authority: Site Location Plan 0499-EPR-ZZ-00-DR-AR-TP0100 P02 Boundary Site Plan 0499-EPR-ZZ-00-DR-AR-TP0101 P02 Proposed Site Plan 0499-EPR-ZZ-00-DR-AR-TP0102 P02 Proposed Site Sectional Elevations 0499-EPR-ZZ-GS-DR-AR-TP0110 P02 Proposed Site Sectional Elevations 0499-EPR-ZZ-GS-DR-AR-TP0111 P02 Proposed Site Sectional Elevations 0499-EPR-ZZ-GS-DR-AR-TP0112 P02 Proposed Ground Floor Plan 0499-EPR-ZZ-00-DR-AR-TP0200 P03 Proposed First Floor Plan 0499-EPR-ZZ-01-DR-AR-TP0201 P02 Proposed Second Floor Plan 0499-EPR-ZZ-02-DR-AR-TP0202 P02 Proposed Third Floor Plan 0499-EPR-ZZ-03-DR-AR-TP0203 P02 Proposed Fourth Floor Plan 0499-EPR-ZZ-04-DR-AR-TP0204 P02 Proposed Fifth Floor Plan 0499-EPR-ZZ-05-DR-AR-TP0205 P02 Proposed Sixth Floor Plan 0499-EPR-ZZ-06-DR-AR-TP0206 P02 Proposed Seventh Floor Plan 0499-EPR-ZZ-07-DR-AR-TP0207 P02 Proposed Eighth Floor Plan 0499-EPR-ZZ-08-DR-AR-TP0208 P02 Proposed Ninth Floor Plan 0499-EPR-ZZ-09-DR-AR-TP0209 P02 Proposed Tenth Floor Plan 0499-EPR-ZZ-10-DR-AR-TP0210 P02 Proposed Eleventh Floor Plan 0499-EPR-ZZ-11-DR-AR-TP0211 P02 Proposed Twelfth Floor Plan 0499-EPR-ZZ-12-DR-AR-TP0212 P02 Proposed Thirteenth Floor Plan 0499-EPR-ZZ-13-DR-AR-TP0213 P02 Proposed Fourteenth Floor Plan 0499-EPR-ZZ-14-DR-AR-TP0214 P02 Proposed Fifteenth Floor Plan 0499-EPR-ZZ-15-DR-AR-TP0215 P01 Proposed Sixteenth Floor Plan 0499-EPR-ZZ-16-DR-AR-TP0216 P01 Building A1 Elevations 01 - 04 0499-EPR-A1-EL-DR-AR-TP0401 P02 Building A2 Elevations 01 - 02 0499-EPR-A2-EL-DR-AR-TP0402 P02 Building A2 Elevations 03 - 04 0499-EPR-A2-EL-DR-AR-TP0403 P02 Building A3 Elevations 01 - 05 0499-EPR-A3-EL-DR-AR-TP0404 P02 Building H Elevations 01 - 05 0499-EPR-HX-EL-DR-AR-TP0405 P02 Building H Elevations 06 - 07 0499-EPR-HX-EL-DR-AR-TP0406 P02 Building I Elevations 01 - 04 0499-EPR-IX-EL-DR-AR-TP0407 P02 Link Buildings and Courtyard Elevations 01 - 07 0499-EPR-ZZ-EL-DR-AR-TP0408 P02 Proposed Section AA 0499-EPR-ZZ-GS-DR-AR-TP0501 P02 Proposed Section BB 0499-EPR-ZZ-GS-DR-AR-TP0502 P02 Proposed Section CC 0499-EPR-ZZ-GS-DR-AR-TP0503 P02 Proposed Section DD and EE 0499-EPR-ZZ-GS-DR-AR-TP0504 P02 Proposed Section FF and GG 0499-EPR-ZZ-GS-DR-AR-TP0505 P02 Building A1 Bay Studies 01 - 02 0499-EPR-A1-ZZ-DR-AR-TP0410 P02 Building A2 Bay Studies 01 0499-EPR-A2-ZZ-DR-AR-TP0411 P02 Building A2 Bay Studies 02 0499-EPR-A2-ZZ-DR-AR-TP0412 P02 Building A3 Bay Studies 01 - 02 0499-EPR-A3-ZZ-DR-AR-TP0413 P02 Building H and I Bay Studies 01 - 02 0499-EPR-ZZ-ZZ-DR-AR-TP0414 P02 Link Buildings and Courtyard Bay Studies 01 - 03 0499-EPR-ZZ-ZZ-DR-AR-TP0415 P02 Building A1 3D Bay Studies 0499-EPR-A1-ZZ-DR-A-TP0420 P01 Building A2 3D Bay Studies 0499-EPR-A2-ZZ-DR-A-TP0421 P01 A2 - A3 Link Building - 3D Bay Studies 0499-EPR-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-TP0422 P01 Building A3 3D Bay Study 01 0499-EPR-A3-ZZ-DR-A-TP0423 P01 Building A3 3D Bay Study 02 0499-EPR-A3-ZZ-DR-A-TP0424 P01 Building H 3D Bay Study 0499-EPR-HX-ZZ-DR-A-TP0425 P01 Illustrative Site-wide Landscape Plan O499-BRA12-SW-ZZ-DR-L-005-001 Landscape General Arrangement (1 of 2) O499-BRA12-SW-ZZ-DR-L-005-002 Landscape General Arrangement (2 of 2) O499-BRA12-SW-ZZ-DR-L-005-003 Podium Garden Layout - Block A O499-BRA12-SW-ZZ-DR-L-005-007 Delivery & Servicing Plan (within Phase A Transport Assessment R-25-0114-TA-01 Rev 01c) Fire Statement O499-TOT08-SW-ZZ-RP-J-85-0001 4 Drainage Statement BR31347-JNP-XX-XX-RP-C-1001 P03 Internal Daylight & Sunlight Report 2028/O Rev 01 Neighbouring Daylight & Sunlight Report 2028/O Rev 02 Energy and Sustainability Statement Energy & Sustainability Report Rev 3 Pedestrian Level Wind and Microclimate Assessment 20251114 RWDI2511587 REASON: To ensure that the site is developed in accordance with the submitted application and to ensure that the proposed development does not prejudice the amenity of the area and to comply with the Policies in the Development Plan.
- Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Notwithstanding the details within the approved landscape plans pursuant to the reserved matters approval, details of the hostile vehicle mitigation shall be submitted to the local planning authority for approval prior to the commencement of any landscaping or public realm works. The hostile vehicle mitigation shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details prior to first occupation of the development and shall be permanently retained thereafter. REASON: In order to minimise opportunities for crime and anti-social behaviour in accordance with Policy EN5 of The Adopted Local Plan for Slough 2004 and Core Policies 8 and 12 of the adopted Core Strategy 2006-2026 and the National Planning Policy Framework.
- Ground Floor Residential Amenity Notwithstanding the details within the approved ground floor plans pursuant to the reserved matters approval, a detailed floorplan of the ground floor residential amenity area to Building A1 including the elevational details of all external doors which shall be designed to be fire/emergency escape only, shall be submitted to the local planning authority for approval prior to the first occupation of the development. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details prior to first occupation of the development and shall be permanently retained thereafter. REASON: In order to minimise opportunities for crime and anti-social behaviour in accordance with Policy EN5 of The Adopted Local Plan for Slough 2004 and Core Policies 8 and 12 of the adopted Core Strategy 2006-2026 and the National Planning Policy Framework.
- Gates to Courtyard Detailed drawings, sections and plans of the access gates to the internal courtyard within Building A at a scale of no less than 1:50 shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing prior to first occupation of the development. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to first occupation. REASON: To ensure the detailed design and appearance of the buildings are of a good quality to comply with policies EN1, EN3 and EN5 of The Local Adopted Plan for Slough 2004, Core Policies 8 and 9 of the Slough Local Development Framework Core Strategy 2006-2026, and the guidance contained in the Council’s Developer’s Guide Part 4 (2008) and the National Planning Policy Framework and the National Model Design Code and to comply with the Site Wide Design Code.
- Obscure Glazed Windows up to 1.7m The kitchen and living room window(s) at the eastern corner dwelling in the southern (flank) elevation of Building A2 (at levels 3-9) of the development hereby approved shall be glazed with obscure glass to a minimum of level 3 and any opening shall be at a high level (above 1.7m) only, and shall be so maintained in perpetuity. REASON To minimise any loss of privacy to adjoining occupiers in accordance with Saved Policies EN1 and H15 of The Adopted Local Plan for Slough (2004).
- Wind Microclimate Detailed Designs Prior to commencement of works above ground level within Phase 1A, the detailed design and specifications of the recommended wind microclimate mitigation measures stipulated in Parts 7.2, 7.4 and 7.5 of the Approved RWDI Report shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The details shall include but not be limited to: - Details of Balustrades/side screens at upper floor balconies. - Details of Private Terrace Screen to Building A. The proposed mitigation measures shall be implemented in accordance with the approved plans prior to occupation of the relevant dwelling and/or outdoor terrace, and shall be permanently retained and maintained thereafter. REASON: To ensure that suitable measures are incorporated to mitigate potential adverse wind environments arising from the development, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework.
- The Reserved Matters are approved for access, layout, scale, landscaping and detailed appearance subject to a Supplemental Agreement and Deed of Variation of the S106 Agreement pursuant to outline planning permission Ref: P/19689/000.
- The Following Conditions (pursuant to Ref: P/19689/000) are discharged in respect of Phase 1A of the approved development: - Condition 13 (Energy and Sustainability Strategy) - Condition 14 (Servicing and Delivery Strategy) - Condition 17 (Details of Access) - Condition 18 (Inclusive Access) - Condition 30 (Detailed Drawings) - Condition 42 (Car Parking Provision) - Condition 44 (Cycle Parking Facilities) - Condition 45 (Cycle Routes) - Condition 47 (Vehicle Access) - Condition 48 (Wind Microclimate Assessment and Mitigation Scheme) - Condition 49 (Internal Noise) - Condition 55 (Fire Strategy) - Condition 56 (Wheelchair User Dwellings)
- Condition 41 (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)) is discharged for the whole site.
- The applicant has submitted details to partially discharge Condition 31 (Hard and Soft Landscaping & Wayfinding), Condition 34 (Noise Assessment and Mitigation Report) and 50 (Plant and External Noise). In respect of Condition 31, the applicant has provided some details of the hard landscaping and has identified the external ground materials in accordance with part (b) of the condition which can be discharged. Further details are required to fully discharge the condition in regard to Phase 1A. In respect of condition 34 and 50, further details are required to enable the conditions to be fully discharged in connection with Phase 1A. The Council’s EQO recommends that these conditions cannot yet be discharged, until further information and details are known by the applicant.
