Plans have been granted permission by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead to convert the former Poundstretcher shop in Maidenhead High Street into new flats.
A total of 12 flats are planned, with eight one-bedroom properties and four two-bedroom apartments making up the new homes.
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A similar plan had been submitted and was refused in February of this year following concerns over a lack of privacy and light within the proposed properties.
The plans
To address these concerns, developers have redesigned the rear and eastern elevations.
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The plans remained divisive ahead of approval with some local residents and business owners.
Similar concerns had been raised about the lack of light for the new properties.
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