South Oxhey Initiative Masterplan

Date:  06 May 2012

Consultation on South Oxhey Initiative Masterplan

In January 2012 the Council’s Executive Committee agreed to take forward the redevelopment of South Oxhey Town Centre (the Precinct). 

To inform plans for South Oxhey we have prepared a leaflet setting out details of how improvements for South Oxhey could happen including a land use plan which shows approximate amounts of different uses proposed for the centre and where these could be located. 

How to have your say

We will be delivering a copy of the South Oxhey Initiative Masterplan to every property within the Watford Rural Parish Area over the next few weeks. You can make comments on the Masterplan by completing and returning pre-paid postage comment form at the end of the document.

Alternatively, you can view and download the document below and send your comments by email to trldf@threerivers.gov.uk or by letter to The South Oxhey Initiative,  Three Rivers District Council, Three Rivers House, Northway, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 1RL.  The masterplan is also available to view at the libraries across the District.

We look forward to receiving your views by the deadline of Friday 8 June 2012 (5pm).

Consultation Events 

We have also arranged two Consultation Events at Watford Rural Parish Council Offices, Oxhey Drive, South Oxhey on:
 
Tuesday 15 May 2012    (4pm – 8pm) and 
Friday     25 May 2012    (9am – 1pm).

Please check the Council’s website a few days before each event to confirm.

Missed the open days? You can view the display here.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at TRLDF@threerivers.gov.uk or call 01923 776611.

Introduction

With about 18,000 residents, South Oxhey and its surrounds is the largest residential area in Three Rivers. Built 60 years ago, the estate is due for further development over the coming years with the aim to update and improve facilities for the community.

Our long term approach includes 12 months of discussion and consultation with the people of South Oxhey and the surrounding area.  We will not be able to find the money to do everything that people would like, but, with your help, we will make best use of the funds available.

The South Oxhey Initiative includes Carpenders Park and Oxhey Hall.


**NEWS** 

30 January 2012

Councillors vote to modernise precinct...

See item 17 on the agenda here for reports...


Are you a Thrive Homes tenant?
Information from Thrive Homes is here...
     

See the full results of the autumn youth consultation (phase 2 consultation) below

With about 18,000 residents, South Oxhey and its surrounds is the largest residential area in Three Rivers. Built 60 years ago, the estate is due for further development over the coming years with the aim to update and improve facilities for the community.Our long term approach includes 12 months of discussion and consultation with the people of South Oxhey and the surrounding area.  We will not be able to find the money to do everything that people would like, but, with your help, we will make best use of the funds available.The South Oxhey Initiative includes Carpenders Park and Oxhey Hall.

Missed the Watford Rural Local Area Forum on Monday 14 November? View Alan Head's South Oxhey Initiative presentation here...

South Oxhey Open Day, Thursday 15 September.

News release 20 September

FinalSOnewsreleaseSept2011 (70 KB) - DOWNLOAD

Missed the September Open Day? See the panels here:

Traders met at the Parish Council on Thursday 21 July to set up a Shopkeepers Association.

The meeting was attended by over 50 people.  Alan Head from the District Council gave a presentation on the Council's public consultation and how options for modernising the area might impact on shopkeepers located in and around South Oxhey precinct.

See Alan's presentation below 

SouthOxheyInitiativeShopkeepersJuly2011 (22595 KB) - DOWNLOAD

Our newsletter

You can sign up for our South Oxhey e-newsletter to receive news and events. You can also follow us on our South Oxhey Facebook page. 

Missed the 30 June Local Area Forum? View Alan Head's presentation here:

SouthOxheyInitiativeJune2011 (18268 KB) - DOWNLOAD


DIARY

January 2012. Full results of the September Open Day and youth outreach announced.

14 November 2011. Local Area Forum, Oxhey Wood Primary School, Oxhey Drive. A range of local issues will be discussed.  Please note - there will be no new announcement or presentation on the South Oxhey Initiative at this particular meeting. 

September - October.  Outreach with teenagers and children following the September Open Day. 

Monday 26 September. Winners of the South Oxhey Initiative video/art competition are announced.

September - October 2011.  Outreach with teenagers and children following the September Open Day. 

Thursday 15 September 2011.  Public Open Day 2 at Watford Rural Parish Council.

Monday 12 September 2011. Alan Head gives presentation to the South Oxhey Shopkeepers Association.

Wednesday 7 September 2011. Alan Head gives presentation to Watford Rural Parish Council.

June/July 2011. Consultation with young people in the area (following the April open day at the Parish Council and the March Three Rivers Times survey).

14 July 2011. Stakeholders' consultation at ASCEND.  Charity, health, church, Council and Police representatives meet to discuss development of practical options for modernisation.

June 2011. Three Rivers Times delivered to all homes with update on the South Oxhey Initiative and survey/open day results.

7 April 2011. Public Open Day at Watford Rural Parish Council in Oxhey Drive.

March 2011. South Oxhey public survey published in Three Rivers Times.



PROJECT TIMELINE

2012.  Public consultations, research and development of proposals.

2012.  Three Rivers District Council confirms option to take forwards.

March 2013. Planning consent and further public consultation on the detailed proposals.

Late 2013.  Phase 1 of works begins.

June 2014. Decanting of North Precinct.

March 2015. Retail area is modernised. (To be completed in June 2018)

December 2016. IF DECIDED - Commencement of community hub development.(To be completed in June 2018).

January 2019. IF DECIDED - Oxhey Drive development (To be completed in June 2020.)


THREE RIVERS TIMES SURVEY RESULTS MARCH 2011  

ThreeRiversTimesSouthOxheyInitiativeresults2011 (61 KB) - DOWNLOAD

SOUTH OXHEY INITIATIVE OPEN DAY SURVEY RESULTS APRIL 2011

SouthOxheyInitiativesurveyresultsApril2011 (27 KB) - DOWNLOAD


Q & A

Have you decided to knock down the precinct?

Councillors from all the main parties have voted to redevelop the precinct following research reports and public consultation. Work is expected to begin only after further public consultation, in late 2013.


Are you meeting with shopkeepers?

Yes. We are meeting regularly with the South Oxhey Shopkeepers Association.

Are you talking with tenants and leaseholders living above the shops?

We will be keeping the tenants and leaseholders regularly informed.

How can I contact my local Councillor?

Councillors of all political parties are supporting the initiative. You can contact year Ward Councillor here...


Will you rule out building on the green belt?

We are committed to protecting the green belt for future generations. We will look at all other options before proposing to build on the green belt and we will consult with you on all proposals.

Can you update me by email?

Yes, you can sign up for our South Oxhey News emails here...


I didn't receive a copy of Three Rivers Times. Can you make sure I get it?

Yes we can.  Although our delivery company tracks delivery using GPS, we recognise that the distribution method is not perfect.  We provide a reminder service and can email you when the magazine is distributed. If you have not received it we can then post you a copy.   Contact us here to go on the reminder list or ring 01923 727 255. 

You can view back copies of Three Rivers Times here....You can also listen to a podcast version

CD and cassette versions of Three Rivers Times and South Oxhey Initiative materials are available from Oxhey Library, ASCEND and on request.