A referendum could take place in March to give Maidenhead residents a ‘final voice’ on a neighbourhood plan to help shape significant planning decisions in the town. The Maidenhead Neighbourhood Plan includes policies on housing mix, biodiversity, design, built heritage, climate and travel to guide future developments. Consultations took place in 2024 and 2025, offering residents the chance to comment on the plan and share their views. Speaking at the York House meeting, Ian Rose, one of the co-chairs of the Maidenhead Neighbourhood Forum – responsible for putting together the draft plan – said the examiner didn’t remove any policies. Mr Rose said: “Maidenhead needs more houses for families, and this [housing mix policy] is a policy to try and get that.

Source: Express February 02, 2026 19:02 UTC