Policy information sourced from Ascot, Sunninghill and Sunningdale Neighbourhood Plan

NP/SS4 – Heatherwood site

NP/SS4.1 Not withstanding our policy NP/E1, redevelopment proposals for the Major Developed Site area of the overall Heatherwood site, as shown on Map 18, for residential use shall be permitted provided only that part of the site remains in its current use as a hospital or a provider of healthcare services.

NP/SS4.2 In accordance with our policy NP/H1, a Development Brief must be produced prior to any planning application. This must encompass the entire Major Developed Site area being proposed for development, as defined on Map 18.

NP/SS4.3 Development proposals on this site are required to demonstrate high quality design reflecting the site’s location as a gateway to Ascot.

NP/SS4.4 Development proposals for the Heatherwood site are required to demonstrate the following:

  • A mix of housing types
  • The position of buildings should respect the site’s gateway location and its relationship with the roads. Substantial green landscaping should be included, in keeping with the overall green and leafy character of the area
  • Provision of safe and accessible pedestrian and cycle routes to connect the site to Ascot station and Ascot High Street
  • The creation of green space(s) to be for the benefit of the community
  • The need to conserve and enhance the scheduled monument of the Bell Barrow on Bowledge Hill and allow public access to it.

For more information please see the Ascot, Sunninghill and Sunningdale Neighbourhood Plan