Policy information sourced from Windsor and Maidenhead Local Plan

EP 1 Environmental Protection

Development proposals will only be supported where it can be shown that either individually or cumulatively in combination with other schemes, they do not have an unacceptable effect on environmental quality or landscape, both during the construction phase or when completed. Development proposals should also avoid locating sensitive uses such as residential units, schools or hospitals in areas with existing or likely future nuisance, pollution or contamination.

Where appropriate, applicants will be required to submit details of remedial or preventative measures (for example: construction management plans) and any supporting environmental assessments. Planning conditions may be imposed to ensure implementation of any measures that make development proposals acceptable.

Development proposals should seek to conserve, enhance and maintain existing environmental quality in the locality, including areas of ecological value (land and water based), and improve quality where possible, both during construction and upon completion. Opportunities for such improvements should be incorporated at the design stage and through operation.

Residential amenity should not be harmed by reason of noise, smell or other nuisance. Accordingly, care should be taken when siting particular commercial or agricultural proposals such as livestock units, silage storage or slurry pits which should be sited well away from the curtilage of any residential property.

For more information please see the Local Plan