Major redevelopment plans for Chapel Arches in Maidenhead have been given the green light by the Royal Borough.

The Chapel Arches scheme will transform a substantial part of the town centre with more than 200 new apartments, shops, restaurants, cafés and offices, built around the York Stream which will itself be given a new lease of life under ambitious plans by the Maidenhead Waterways Restoration Group.

The redevelopment will also provide underground parking, a new footbridge over the York Stream and a replacement bridge to the Hines Meadow car park.


At a meeting of Maidenhead development control (DC), panel members approved four related planning applications from Sorbon Estates and Shanly Homes for the site.

Councillor Derek Wilson, panel chairman, said: "Approval for this redevelopment is a red letter day for Maidenhead. It is another significant signal that we are committed to taking forward the rejuvenation of the town centre so that residents and visitors can enjoy the benefits of various and interlinking uses, all designed to bring vitality and vibrancy to this important part of our town. It's another step towards making the dream a reality."

The site is bisected by the York Stream and covers the area south of Hines Meadow car park and north of Maidenhead Library.

(CD/JP)