A Maidenhead care home that the Royal Borough refused because of highways concerns and scepticism over the local need has been granted permission on appeal. Boutique Care Homes wants to build a series of specialist dementia bedrooms at what is currently Lawnfield House in Westmorland Road. To make its case, Boutique Care Homes drew attention to the rising number of dementia patients, hence the need for this residential home. AppealDespite these concerns, when Boutique Care Homes launched an appeal, the Royal Borough told the Planning Inspectorate it is ‘no longer pursuing any of the reasons for refusal’. “Thus... the appeal scheme could help to replace dated or sub-standard accommodation elsewhere,” wrote Mr Burley.

Source: Express December 24, 2025 10:48 UTC