The Chequers Dean Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9BQ
Awaiting decision
26/00991/LBC
Description
Consent for internal alterations to the existing chimney breast to form a secondary opening and create a dual-aspect fireplace.
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Historical activity at this location
34 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
The temporary siting of a static caravan for 18 months (Retrospective),
2025
Approved
Consent for internal and external alterations to facilitate the change of use of the publ…
2025
Change of use to create 1no. self-build dwelling, 1no. front canopy, single storey rear e…
2025
Refused
Consent for change of use to create 1no. dwellinghouse including various internal and ext…
2025
Refused
Change of use to 1no. dwelling, new front canopy, single storey rear extension, 2no. rear…
2018
Approved
Consent for a single storey rear extension, new door opening and internal alterations fol…
2018
Approved
Single storey rear extension and new door opening following demolition of rear conservato…
2018
Approved
Consent for a single storey extension with glazed link for new cookery school and alterat…
2018
Approved
Single storey extension with glazed link and alterations to fenestration on existing outb…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Refused
The Coppice Startins Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9AN
Single storey rear extension, 2no. front dormers, 1no. rear dormer, new roof and raising…
2025
Approved
Brewers Orchard Dean Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9BH
(T1) Hazel - Reduce leaving a final height of 3.5m and spread of 2.5m. (T2) Strawberry Tr…
2025
Withdrawn
Lavender Cottage Kings Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9AY
(T1) Remove Pussy Willow Tree.
2024
Approved
Lavender Cottage Kings Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9AY
G1 - Small area of Laurel and Apple - Prune back to boundary fence line. T1 - Purple plum…
2024
Refused
Chequers Cottage Startins Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9AN
Single storey front/side extension, 1 no. side dormer and 1 no. rear dormer
2024
Approved
Wyx Cottage Startins Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9AN
1no. Eucalyptus tree - fell.
2024
Approved
Wyx Cottage Startins Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9AN
Ground floor side infill, first floor side/rear extension, side/rear roof terrace on top…
2024
Approved
Old Pond Cottage Kings Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9AY
(T1) Oak - Provide 4.5m clearance over both driveways and 1m clearance from outbuilding…
2023
With conditions
Old Pond Cottage Kings Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9AY
T1 - Variegated maple - Crown reduction by 2m to a final height of 9m and spread of 7m. T…
2023
Approved
Wyx Cottage Startins Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9AN
Ground floor side infill, first floor side/rear extension, side/rear roof terrace on top…
2023
Approved
Crossways Kings Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9AY
T1 - Cherry Tree - Reduce 2m height, 2m width. After works tree will be 4m high and 3m wi…
2023
Approved
Wyx Cottage Startins Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9AN
x4 Trees (species unknown) - fell.
2022
Approved
Wyx Cottage Startins Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9AN
Plum 'Pissardi' Tree - fell.
2021
Approved
Old Pond Cottage Kings Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9AY
(T1) Silver Birch - lightly prune to give approximately 1m clearance to phone line (G1) A…
2020
Approved
Chequers Bungalow Startins Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9AN
Single storey front/side extension.
2018
Approved
Brewers Orchard Dean Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9BH
(T1) Ash - crown reduction of 3m, (T2) Hazelnut - crown reduction of 2.5m, (T3) Cherry…
2018
Approved
Rose Cottage Dean Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9BG
Replacement of main roof and conservatory roof with natural slate, demolition of existing…
2018
Approved
Tree Tops Dean Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9BH
Single storey rear orangery following demolition of existing conservatory.
2017
Approved
Holly Cottage Kings Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9AY
T1, Goats Willow, crown reduction by 6.5 metres height and 3 metres width.
2016
Approved
Chequers Bungalow Startins Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9AN
Single storey rear extension and conversion of garage (amendment to approved scheme 16/01…
2016
Approved
Crossways And Holly Cottage Kings Lane Cookham Maidenhead
(T1) Plum - Crown reduction at the top and sides by 1.5 metres, (T2) Goat's Willow - Crow…
2016
Approved
Brewers Orchard Dean Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9BH
Evergreen Oak (T1) Crown reduction with crown thinning, reducing by 2m all around, curren…
2016
Approved
Chequers Bungalow Startins Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9AN
Single storey front, single storey rear extension, alterations to roof to provide additio…
2016
Approved
Tree Tops Dean Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9BH
New front entrance porch
2016
Approved
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Windsor and Maidenhead
Planning Authority Score
4.8/10
Below average
#163 of 292 councils
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Householder decisions
Windsor and Maidenhead ranks #109 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Windsor and Maidenhead is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 70% approved vs 90% nationally.
One of the strictest councils
only 70% approved vs 90% nationally
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Windsor and Maidenhead decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
69%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #289 of 292
70%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #292 of 292
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #109 of 292
30%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #55 of 292
40%
Minor dwellings approved
156 decided (1-9 homes)
92%
Major dwellings approved
25 decided (10+ homes)
61%
Change of use approved
18 decided
1,576
Total decisions
490 refused in 2025