However, the developers decided to withdraw the plans on April 1 after several residents objected. Objectors wanted the plans to be refused on the grounds some of the homes will block natural sunlight into their houses, the loss of privacy, and the site being overdeveloped, creating a ‘cramped’ development.
The site layout Ward councillor David Hilton, who is on the planning committee, agreed with the objectors and requested the application to be called into the committee if officers approved the plans.
Construction of nine apartments and new boundary treatment with associated parking and amenity space at land adjacent to 33A, the Crescent, Maidenhead (20/03261/FULL).