Planning enquiries: Privacy notice

Who we are

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Town Hall 
Maidenhead
SL6 1RF

Email: planning@rbwm.gov.uk 

Lawful basis for processing information

Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
General Data Protection Regulation - Article 6(1)(e) processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

How we collect information

We will be collecting information via online forms and emails.

What information is collected

The following personal information is collected:

  • Name.
  • Address.
  • Phone number.
  • Email address.

How we use information provided

Planning enquiries are now being submitted on the Council's website. The data is being collected so a response can be sent.

Who has access to the information about you

Our Planning team will have access to your information. The following other council services may also have access to your information, depending on what your enquiry relates to:

  • Building Control.
  • Highways.
  • Licensing.
  • CIL.
  • Property and Sustainability Service.
  • Legal.
  • Environmental Protection.
  • IT.
  • Address Management.
  • GIS Team.
  • Housing.
  • Tree Team.
  • Council Tax.
  • Land Charges.
  • Customer Services.

Who we may share your information with

Depending on the nature of the enquiry your information may be shared with the following:

Internal departments:

  • Building Control.
  • Highways.
  • Licensing.
  • CIL.
  • Property and Sustainability Service.
  • Legal.
  • Environmental Protection.
  • IT.
  • Address Management.
  • GIS Team.
  • Housing.
  • Tree Team.
  • Council Tax.
  • Land Charges.
  • Customer Services.

Your information will not be shared with any third parties.

How long we store your information

The information will be stored in the Council's email system and archived after two years.