Policy information sourced from Windsor and Maidenhead Local Plan
VT 1 Visitor Development
Maidenhead and Windsor town centres will be the main focus for major visitor related development. Development will be acceptable in other settlement locations provided that the type and scale of activity and the number of trips generated are appropriate to the accessibility of the location by walkers, cyclists and users of public transport. Proposals for hotel development to support the operation of Windsor and Ascot racecourses will be supported if very special circumstances can be demonstrated in each case.
Development proposals for visitor development will be expected to:
- be consistent with the sequential approach to site selection within that settlement or as an exception show evidence that the proposed development is locationally specific and consistent in terms of scale, impact and function with their location
- contribute positively to the character of the area, the amenity of surrounding land uses and the retention and enhancement of heritage assets c. contribute, whereappropriate, towards towncentrerejuvenationandenvironmentalenhancement and a sustainable, safe, attractive and accessible environment
Development required to meet the changing needs of visitors at existing visitor attractions will be supported if the proposal does not have an adverse impact on local environment, amenity or traffic.
Development proposals for visitor development in rural locations will be supported where the proposals promote the rural economy and contribute positively towards the ongoing protection and enhancement of the countryside.
Visitor development proposals located in the Green Belt will be expected to demonstrate that they maintain the character of the Green Belt in that location, protect historic and heritage assets, are in conformity with current Green Belt guidance, policy and legislation, and are supported by a case of very special circumstances.
For more information please see the Local Plan