Welcome to the Britwell & Haymill Regeneration Project
Slough Borough Council is committed to regeneration and continued improvement of the Britwell and Haymill areas.
The Britwell and Northborough Regeneration Project is currently being brought forward, following earlier consultation work in 2006 and has been broadened in its scope to bring benefits to the whole of Haymill ward. The project aims to strengthen the links between Britwell and Northborough and make the area a more attractive place to live and work.
Outline Planning Permission Approved
The project team are pleased to announce that the outline planning application for development at Kennedy Park - the 1st phase of the Britwell and Haymill Regeneration project - has been approved by Slough Borough Council's Planning Committee.
The Proposed Development is focused on Kennedy Park and comprises:
- A new neighbourhood shopping centre (to replace the existing units at Wentworth Avenue) with 26 residential dwellings (a mix of private and affordable tenures);
- 71 Affordable Slough Borough Council Houses (which will replace the existing bungalows at Marunden Green and the flats at Wentworth Avenue);
- A new 1,500 sq m community centre;
- New bus facilities which will ensure the new development has excellent public transport links;
- A formalised north-south footpath and cycle route through the park to the Northborough residential area and the Trading Estate;
- A package of park enhancements, including a replacement skatepark and new children's play area; and
- Replacement facilities for the Britwell Scout & Guide groups.
The Local Planning Authority recommended the application for approval, following a 16 week determination period. During this time the Council considered the responses from Statutory Consultees. The Council's Planning Committee approved this recommendation during a meeting on March 17th 2010.
Following this important decision, Councillor Swindlehurst, Deputy Leader of the Council said: "being given outline planning permission now puts the Britwell Regeneration project one step closer to delivery, and with it the prospect of improved housing, retail and open spaces for the residents of Britwell". The scheme will now go forward to the detailed planning stage, which will be accompanied by another round of consultation with residents to gather their aspirations for what will be delivered as part of the project. We hope to see work commencing in late 2010 or early 2011.
You can contact the Planning Department on 01753 477 340, or the regeneration project team for more information.
For further details see the 'Britwell', 'FAQs' and 'Gallery' pages of this website.
Partners
Slough Borough Council are working with a number of consultants to deliver this project. Drivers Jonas Deloitte are leading the area masterplanning process and Colliers CRE are advising on the retail element of the regeneration scheme. O'Mahony Pike are providing architecture, urban design and landscaping services.
This website has been set up to provide residents and traders with up to date information about the regeneration project. It will be regularly updated, and in the next few weeks it will provide details of how you can be involved in the regeneration process and what you can expect from us. An email address has been set up so that you can pass your comments or questions directly to the project team.