New town centre flats plan rejected by council

The project for the site - as pictured in 2018 - was rejected by the council

A plan to demolish two buildings and replace them with an eight-storey block of flats has been refused over fears it would not provide a "high quality living environment" for residents.

Bracknell Development Ltd wanted to demolish numbers 6-10 High Street in Bracknell town centre.

The Lloyds Bank and former Post Office would have made way for the new building for shops, commercial and leisure space, along with 39 flats.

The plans were first submitted in 2023 after the same developer withdrew earlier proposals for a 12-storey building of 58 apartments.

The developer said the new building would have contributed towards Bracknell Forest Council's "ongoing vision to rejuvenate the town centre".

But no additional parking spaces or affordable homes were planned.

Bracknell Forest refused the plans due to concerns over parking, the location, privacy and the quality of the living environments.

In its decision notice, planning officers said the proposal would also have provided "an unacceptable level of overlooking" to flats at the back of Circa House next door.