TRT Extra (Summer 2008) - Sustainable

Additional information on articles in the "Sustainable" section of the Summer 2008 edition of Three Rivers Times.

Permitted Development Rights for Microgeneration

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2008 has been amended to allow various types of householder microgeneration. This covers solar panels, wind turbines, ground source heat pumps and combined heat and power systems. This only applies to residential properties.

View the Changes to the Permitted Development Rights for Householder Microgeneration briefing note.

Croxley Common Moor and Volunteering

For more information about Croxley Common Moor visit the Countryside Management Service website.


For information about volunteering with the Friends of Croxley Common Moor, e-mail kay.fitzgerald@threerivers.gov.uk or telephone 01923 727105.


For other information about environmental volunteering, visit the Volunteer Centre in Three Rivers website or telephone 01923 711174.

Local Produce and Markets

Visit our Local Produce and Retail Outlets page for a list of locally produced food.

Three Rivers is now officially a Fairtrade district. A list of local shops and catering outlets selling Fairtrade products can be downloaded from our Fairtrade page.

Visit our Allotments page for a list of Allotment Associations in the district.