Plans in for major Maidenhead scheme

Plans have been lodged for a series of new buildings, providing more than 500 homes, retail and office space, in Maidenhead town centre.Developer HUB and landowner Smedvig have submitted a planning application for the redevelopment of The Landing site.The scheme, designed by architect Studio Egret West, comprises six buildings. It will feature 519 homes, for sale and rent, including affordable homes, as well as with 56,300 sq ft of office space and 36,600 sq ft of retail, leisure and workspace.A Garden Square including soft landscaping, trees and seating areas will be created and the plans also include car parking and cycle storage.The site is located adjacent to Maidenhead station, where Elizabeth Line trains will arrive in 2019.HUB and Smedvig’s scheme is being submitted in two parts; full planning permission is sought for the demolition of the existing buildings on the site and the first four buildings that will provide 375 homes, a new office building and 23,637 sq ft of retail, office, and leisure space.The developers are also seeking outline planning permission for two buildings that will provide a further 144 homes and up to 12,963 sq ft retail, community and leisure space.If planning consent is secured, construction is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2019.