Simplified Planning Zone 2024-2034 Deposit Consultation

Overview

The Deposit Consultation is now closed. On 11th October the Council published its Intention to Adopt

A ‘Deposit’ draft version of the SPZ was subject to consultation using the Councils Website and consultation portal between 8^th July and 19^th August 2024. Adverts were placed for at least two weeks in the local press and the Estates Gazette. A total of 10,638 addresses were consulted within the area of the SPZ, as well as direct letters to 65 stakeholders (e.g. MHCLG, Environment Agency, Dept for Transport, Historic England and National Rail). A total of 19 responses were received within the deadline, with 54 visits to the Slough website and 16 to the consultation Portal recorded.

The Council has considered the responses and concluded that no material objections have been made to the SPZ Scheme where the concerns raised have not been addressed through the proposed mitigation, obligations or conditions contained within the proposal. As such there is no requirement for a public inquiry/hearing and there are no material changes to be made. It can therefore progress to the Intention to Adopt notification on 11^th October 2024. As required by the regulations, below is a statement of reasons and decisions as respects objections.

A report on the SPZ will be presented to Cabinet on 21^st October 2024, where a final decision will be made.

The information below is for information only as a record :

An SPZ has been operating on the Slough Trading Estate since 1995. The Council are working on proposals for a new SPZ to replace the one expiring in November this year.

This consultation is the Formal Deposit Stage, which is the statutory process of consultation and engagement on the New SPZ Scheme.

How to take part

This consultation contains a lot of information so is presented on different pages to give the opportunity to comment on each section.

The top of each page has this bar that will show you where you are: 

You are here 1 Written Scheme > 2 Design Code > 3 Plans > 4 Appendices > 5 Evidence base > conclusion . 

• The Scheme - the written conditions and informatives
• Design Code - this is Appendix one
• Appendices - including the Design Code 
• Plans - the spatial plan of what is allowed where
• The supporting evidence base that was used to inform the SPZ
• Concluding the consultation and making a representation

You can move through the information as you like by scrolling to the bottom of each page and pressing 'continue'. The last two pages confirm your submisson if you have made one, and provide the option of emailing you a copy.  For us to formally consider your comments ( referred to as 'making a representation') you need to provide your name and postal contact details, we also ask for an email address so we can keep in touch. 

You can also download the documents that form part of this consultation at the bottom of this page. 

What is the Simplified Planning Zone Scheme? 

The SPZ scheme is a specialised 10 year planning permission that allows permission in advance for pre agreed proposals. This saves time and allows for the greater benefits of long term planning compared to individual planning applications. The SPZ Scheme provides rules about what can go where and how, and once adopted no further changes can be made. This also means if the development proposed complies with the SPZ Scheme, there is no need to obtain individual planning permissions.

Non Technical Summary

You may want to read the Non Technical Summary first to get an overview and identify what you might want to know more about. 

Download it here: Non Technical Summary

This information is also available to view in person at :

• Slough Borough Council Observatory House Reception 25 Windsor Road Slough SL1 2EL- Mon- Fri between 9.30am and 4.45pm
• SEGRO Office 258 Bath Road Slough Trading Estate Slough SL1 4DX - At reception Mon-Fri between 9.00am and 5.00pm
• Slough Museum 72 Buckingham Avenue Slough SL1 4PN -Please check opening times online at www.sloughmuseum.co.uk,

Why your views matter

We want you to know the SPZ is happening and what it means. We also welcome your objections, support or comments, but for your views to be formally taken into account they must specify the matters to which they relate, the grounds on which they are made, and be received in writing by 23:59 on 19^th August 2024 to Planning Policy, SBC, SL1 2EL, or via email to planningpolicy@slough.gov.uk , or online here. They may be accompanied by a request to be notified at a specified address of the withdrawal, adoption, approval or rejection of the proposals, and if you would like to be notified if we have a Hearing to debate them.

What happens next

The next stage is formal notification of the intention to adopt, which we are sharing below. This will also be published in the local press. A report will be presented to Cabinet in October. 

Town And Country Planning Act 1990
Notice of intention to adopt proposals for making of a Simplified Planning Zone at Slough Trading Estate 
Friday 11 October 2024

Slough Borough Council propose to adopt these scheme proposals without material modifications. Copies of the scheme proposals, and proposals are available for public inspection free of charge on the council's website or in person as follows :

• Slough Borough Council offices: Mon- Fri 9.30am - 4.45pm, Observatory House, Windsor Road, Slough SL1 2EL
• SEGRO Office : reception Mon-Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm, 258 Bath Road Slough Trading Estate Slough SL1 4DX
• Slough Museum: Check for opening times: 72 Buckingham Avenue Slough SL1 4PN

Slough Borough Council will adopt the proposals after 12 November 2024 .