A home built at 1 Patricia Close in Slough was built on land 'that had historically been intended for public open space'. On November 11 2025, a proposal was registered for a retrospective change of use of grass verge to residential and the construction of a one-bedroom attached dwelling house with associated bin stores and cycle stores. READ MORE: Sexual offence victims 'failed' near military bases says Slough MPA planning officer described the house as 'a dominating and overpowering addition to the streetscene which would detract from the character and appearance'. Their report on the proposal stated: "The development fails to provide car parking in accordance with adopted Slough Borough Council standards for the proposed residential use. Correction: The retrospective part of this application is for the verge being used as a garden, the proposed house, has not yet been built (January 30).