Windsor's festive ice rink set for refusal

An ice rink's return to Windsor this winter is in doubt after concerns were raised.

The proposed rink on Alexandra Gardens, off Barry Avenue, near Windsor Castle, comes with 14 other rides and festive attractions and would take up an area of about 170m (558ft) by 70m (230ft).

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead councillors are expected to turn down the application, which proposes more rides than previous years, due to direct views of Windsor Castle being spoilt and structures being too close to mature trees.

The council will also decide if operator Windsor on Ice can run the site from 10:00 to 21:00 daily between November and January.

The previous layout with the ice rink had 11 rides and festive attractions.

A big wheel attraction is currently operating in the gardens until September.

Since 2016, an ice rink and various festive attractions and rides have been granted temporary planning permission over the winter months.

A council meeting will take place on Thursday.

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