The heritage of buildings in Furze Platt could be protected under plans for a new conservation area.

The Furze Platt Triangle conservation area would include Linden Avenue, Courthouse Road and Furze Platt Road, which have many Victorian and Edwardian buildings.

The proposal has been led by householders, who largely wrote the appraisal document, in the first time residents have taken the initiative themselves.

Cllr Christine Bateson, cabinet member for planning and development, said: "Following the creation of the Riverside conservation area it is fitting that another part of Maidenhead rich in historically and architecturally important buildings be given the opportunity to also be protected.

"This really is a wonderful example of the Big Society in action with residents getting involved in community planning."

A public consultation on the proposed conservation area started on Monday and runs until Monday, October 31.

A letter has been sent to all residents directly affected, including those neighbouring the proposed boundary, and a public drop-in session will be held at Furze Platt War Memorial Hall, Furze Platt Road, on Wednesday, October 19, from 4.30-8.30pm.

A decision will be made at the cabinet meeting on December 15.