FOI002935 EIR Planning

This request is made under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004.

I would be grateful if you could provide all recorded information held by the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead in relation to land known as Cemetery Field, Cookham. This refers to the Green Belt land bounded by:

•    Long Lane (north)
•    Maidenhead Road (east)
•    Switchback Road (west)
•    The northern edge of Furze Platt (south)

Please provide:

1. Pre-application planning advice
•    Details of any pre-application advice given
•    Whether written, verbal, or informal
•    Relating to:

o    Residential development
o    Mixed-use development
o    Any alternative uses (including but not limited to crematorium or community uses)

2. Copies of advice and supporting material

•    Copies of all pre-application responses
•    Including:

o    Written advice
o    Officer reports
o    Plans or supporting documents submitted by applicants
o    Any follow-up correspondence

3. Internal correspondence and records

•    Copies of internal communications relating to the site, including:

o    Emails between officers
o    Meeting notes or minutes
o    Briefing papers
o    Notes of discussions with developers, landowners, or agents

4. Planning history and proposals

•    Details of all planning applications (submitted, withdrawn, refused, or approved) relating to this land
•    Including:

o    Application reference numbers
o    Decision notices
o    Officer reports

5. Current or emerging proposals

•    Details of any:

o    Ongoing discussions
o    Pending proposals
o    Developer approaches or enquiries
o    Site promotion through the Local Plan or other planning processes

Additional requirements

Where information is withheld, please:

•    Clearly specify the exception(s) relied upon under the Regulations
•    Provide a full explanation of the public interest test where applicable
•    Disclose all non-exempt information
 

Request on hold for clarification 28/04/2026

Clarification received 29/04/2026; request resumed.