Agenda item

The Special Projects Planner introduced a report, the purpose of which was to approve a planning brief to guide the design of the development of the Wexham Nursery site as part of an architectural competition.

The Officer confirmed that the brief would  provide guidance to the architect of the proposed residential development, together with a brief from the partnership and Lovell Homes, the Councils chosen developer. The brief would  guide the dwelling mix, costs and developer related information, with particular reference to the key objective of providing a significant dwelling mix and affordable housing for the whole community.

During the ensuing debate, Members raised a number of comments including:

• Members  welcomed the brief, but felt that certain elements needed to be more explicit and stringent.
• Make reference to possible extension of site to south.
• It was felt that the mix of housing was good and this was welcomed.
• Make it clearer that roads should be adopted wherever possible.

Resolved – That Members comments be noted and the planning brief as set out at Appendix A & B of the report  be approved.