Second phase of Horlicks Factory development to be considered
The second phase of Surrey-based Berkeley Homes’ redevelopment of Slough’s Horlicks Factory, which would see a further 700 homes built, is set to be considered by councillors.
Berkley Homes purchased the site following the closure of the factory in 2018. The first phase of the development, for 576 homes, is already well underway, with the developer’s website showing 313 of the dwellings have been completed.
The second phase would see the addition of 534 private sector dwellings and a further 168 designated affordable housing. This consists of 254 one-bed, 398 two-bed and five three-bedroom apartments, as well as 20 three-bedroom terraces and 24 three-bedroom duplexes.
If approved, the plans will bring the total number of homes in the development up to just below the originally reported 1,300. Commercial unit space comprising 135 square metres is also proposed.
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Maintaining the original character of the area, the dwellings will all have names inspired by the original Horlicks Factory: Horlicks Terrace, Barley Mews, William Horlicks House, James Horlicks House, and the Maltings.
The development would also include 251 parking spaces, including on-plot, undercroft and surface parking, managed by a permit system, along with six visitor spaces.
The number of spaces is comparatively low as the developers want to encourage more walking, cycling and public transport use, taking advantage of the site’s proximity to the town centre and slough train station. They have also proposed electric vehicle charging facilities and cycle storage.
Having already had outline planning permission accepted back in March, councillors are due to decide on the final reserved matters application which covers access, layout, scale, design, and landscaping for the proposed blocks.
Subject to the developer finalising conditions and details of additional necessary fire safety measures, planning officers have recommended the plans be approved.
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