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Budget consultation 2022-21

The budget consultation for 2020-21 that was undertaken during January 2020. An online survey was conducted with responses from 693 residents. The report below shows the headline results of this survey.

Budget survey results presentation 2020 (PDF)

Three Rivers resident's survey 2021-22

The latest results of the Three Rivers Resident's Survey are in. The survey details the opinions of Three Rivers’ residents on matters such as satisfaction with the council and services provided and the neighbourhood they live in.

The survey found that Residents continue to be satisfied with the services provided by Three Rivers District Council, with 64% of residents being very or fairly satisfied. The Council’s key services, such as refuse collection and door stop recycling continue to show good levels of satisfaction. While over 90% of residents are satisfied or very satisfied with the parks and open spaces and leisure facilities in Three Rivers. The full report can be found below.

Three Rivers omnibus 2021-22 (PDF)

Parks and open spaces

During 2017 a brand new set of on-line surveys were introduced by Three Rivers District Council, to monitor satisfaction and needs for Three Rivers’ parks: Aquadrome, Chorleywood House Estate, Leavesden Country Park and Oxhey Woods. These surveys are marketed on the Three Rivers District Council website, via social media, neighbourhood watch email group: ‘Owl’ and ‘Friends of the park’ groups.

Feedback has been invaluable and encouraging. For the period 8 August to 14 December 2017, ratings of the design and appearance of the parks was high, with ‘good’ ratings as follows: Aquadrome (94%), Chorleywood House Estate (92%), Leavesden (92%) and Oxhey Woods (86%).

The Council has absorbed all the feedback for suggestions and improvements and will be incorporating this into their strategies. Of particular note were suggestions for more information signs for path routes and wildlife, more seasonal/group events and work on some of the paths. The Council thanks participants for their invaluable input to support the maintenance of beautiful, accessible parks.

The Council is continually reviewing the survey results, so to have your say, go to the current consultations page.

Climate Emergency & Sustainability Strategy Consultation 2023

Three Rivers District Council declared a Climate Emergency in 2019 and developed a Climate Emergency and Sustainability Strategy in 2021 to reduce our own emissions to net-zero by 2030, and achieve net-zero carbon by 2045 for the District.

Following the development of the 2021 strategy, a consultation was undertaken to receive feedback and comments which were integrated into the final strategy.

The strategy has now been updated, and we are asking from residents, businesses and all other stakeholders to consult on it, and let us know how we can further improve this strategy, and what you would like to see us doing.

This consultation closed on 14 July 2023 - find out more on our Have your say platform

Variation to Public Spaces Protection Order

The Greenfield Avenue children's play area in Carpenders Park was omitted from the original Public Spaces Protection Order Schedule to exclude dogs.

The Mead play area was included in the original Public Spaces Protection Order Schedule to exclude dogs. The play area is no longer in place

As a result we are asking for your opinion to include and remove these areas from the Public Spaces Protection Order Schedule.

This consultation closed on 30 August 2023 - find out more on our Have your say platform

Sarratt Neighbourhood Plan Consultation

Sarratt Parish Council (as the qualifying body) has prepared a Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP), entitled “Sarratt Parish Neighbourhood Plan”, for their Parish with the help of the local community. The NDP sets out a vision for the future of the Parish and planning policies which will be used to determine planning applications locally. We are seeking your views on the planning policies contained within the NDP.

This consultation closed on 8 August 2023 - find out more on our Have your say platform

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion policy 23-26 consultation

The Three Rivers District Council’s corporate vision is that the district be a great place to live, work and visit. That vision is one we hold for everyone.

The council is dedicated to the promotion of equality of opportunity and to removing any discrimination in service delivery, procurement and employment. This is an ambition that we cannot realise alone. To achieve the levels of equality, inclusion and community cohesion we aspire to for our district, we remain committed to working in partnership with organisations and local communities across and beyond our geography.

This consultation closed on 31 August 2023 - find out more on our Have your say platform

Community Strategy 23-28 Public Consultation

The Three Rivers Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) brings together representatives from local statutory, voluntary, community and private sectors to address local problems, identify and bid for funding and discuss initiatives. We aim to work together to improve and strengthen Three Rivers for those that live, work and are educated in the district.

The LSP look ahead to the next 5 years, and is developing a strategy that will aim to support our residents though the current challenges but also builds upon the great work that was offered through the pandemic.

This consultation closed on 31 August 2023 - find out more on our Have your say platform

South Oxhey Playing Fields Greenspace Action Plan (GAP) 2024-2029 Briefing Document Public Consultation

Hertfordshire County Council's Countryside Management Service is currently working with Three Rivers District Council to develop a new Greenspace Action Plan (GAP) for South Oxhey Playing Fields. To start the process a GAP Briefing Document has been produced outlining the aims and objectives for the new GAP, and explaining more about the community engagement and plan production process. There will be a further engagement on a draft copy of the full GAP in late 2023.

Please view the GAP Briefing Document here.

We would welcome any comments you may have, or your thoughts on the future management of South Oxhey Playing Fields. Should you have any comments then please contact Dean Carroll using the email address dean.carroll@hertfordshire.gov.uk.

This consultation closed on 3 November 2023.

Little Green Lane Road Closure, Croxley Green

Hertfordshire County Council is proposing road closures in Little Green Lane, Croxley Green, in sections between Sarratt Road and Lincoln Drive.

These will be to reduce through traffic and improve conditions for cycling walking and horse riding. The proposed road closures will prohibit motor vehicles whilst protecting essential access for emergency service vehicles, maintenance, utilities and local access to adjacent fields.

These sections will be temporarily closed for the duration of an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order, to allow monitoring and assessment of the effects of the closure on traffic patterns in the area. The results of this consultation will inform whether the scheme will proceed.

This consultation closed on 18 September 2023.

Carpenters Wood Greenspace Action Plan (GAP) 2024–2029 Briefing Document Public Consultation

Hertfordshire County Council's Countryside Management Service is currently working with Three Rivers District Council to develop a new Greenspace Action Plan (GAP) for Carpenters Wood. To start the process a GAP Briefing Document has been produced outlining the aims and objectives for the new GAP, and explaining more about the community engagement and plan production process. There will be a further engagement on a draft copy of the full GAP in early 2024.

The 2024 – 2029 plan will in brief:

Aid the regeneration of young broadleaved trees after the extensive management of the previous management plan
Manage the diseased Ash within the woodland
Maintain access into and throughout the woodland
Provide ongoing support to the Friends of Carpenters Wood

Please view the GAP Briefing Document here.

We would welcome any comments you may have, or your thoughts on the future management of Carpenters Wood. Should you have any comments then please contact Kallum Wright using the email address: Kallum.wright@hertfordshire.gov.uk.

This consultation closed on 10 November 2023.

Polling District and Polling Place Review 2023

We carried out a review of our polling districts and polling places from 2 October 2023. This is in readiness for the next scheduled elections in 2024. We must review polling provisions within the Parliamentary Constituencies, which from the next parliamentary election, the entire district will fall within the South West Herts Constituency. The remaining ward of that constituency falls within Dacorum Council, for which they have included as part of their review. Notice of Polling District and Place review.

The review is designed to see if the polling districts and polling places in Three Rivers suit the needs of voters and includes:

polling district boundaries within each ward in the district
location of the polling places and stations in each polling district
access to each polling station

As part of the review process we:

want to make sure all electors in Three Rivers have reasonable facilities for voting as are practicable in the circumstances
welcome your views on existing polling arrangements, and suggestions for alternatives
welcome your views, particularly if you're a disabled resident, as we seek to ensure that polling places are accessible to those who are disabled. We also welcome comments from those with expertise in access for persons with disabilities.

The aim of the review is to make sure:

electors have such reasonable facilities for voting as are practicable in the circumstances
as far as is reasonable and practicable, polling places are accessible to all electors and consider the needs of disabled persons.

This consultation closed on 10 November 2023. Find out more on our Have Your Say platform.

The Bury Grounds Consultation

The Bury Grounds is 4.1 hectare greenspace in Rickmansworth, once the grounds of the Bury House this greenspace has a lot of history and opportunities for biodiversity to thrive. Working in partnership with the Colne Valley Regional Park and Batchworth Community Council, Three Rivers District Council want to preserve the local history, enhance the natural environment and create a safe and accessible space to be enjoyed by all.

Have your say, do you visit the Bury Grounds, what do you like about it and do you have any memories or information about the greenspace that you would like to share with the Council?

This consultation closed on 20 December 2023. Find out more on our Have Your Say platform.

Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation Part 4

Three Rivers’ Preferred Local Plan Lower Housing Growth Option Protecting More Green Belt Land

Have your say on the council’s new plan for fewer houses and protecting the green belt. We would like to hear your views on the plan during a six-week consultation, which will run from Friday 27 October to Sunday 10 December 2023.

This consultation closed on 10 December 2023. Find out more on our Have Your Say platform.

Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2024/25 Consultation

Residents across Three Rivers were invited to have their say on proposed changes to a scheme designed to help financially vulnerable pay their Council Tax.

Three Rivers District Council is deciding whether to make changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme for working age applicants in the district. There are no changes for pension age applicants as they are part of the national scheme.

Council Tax Reduction is a discount that helps people on low incomes pay their Council Tax bill. The level of discount is based on the income of the household.

The new Council Tax Reduction Scheme would start from 1 April 2024.

Find out more here.

This consultation closed on 25 December 2023.

Housing, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2023 - 28 consultation

Our draft Housing, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2023-28 sets out how, over the coming five years, we will work with our partners to prevent homelessness and support those who face or are at risk of becoming homeless.

We were seeking your views on:

Our proposed vision and the key objectives that will help us to achieve this
Whether you think the draft Housing, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy addresses the most important housing issues we face in Three Rivers

Listening to the views and concerns of residents and communities is an important part of the development of our new strategy.

The consultation was an opportunity for you to give your views on preventing homelessness in the district.

This consultation closed on 01 January 2024. Find out more on our Have Your Say platform.

Pheasant’s and Solomon’s Wood Greenspace Action Plan (GAP) 2024 - 2029 Briefing Document Public Consultation

Hertfordshire County Council's Countryside Management Service is currently working with Three Rivers District Council to develop a new Greenspace Action Plan (GAP) for Pheasant’s and Solomon’s Wood. To start the process a GAP Briefing Document has been produced outlining the aims and objectives for the new GAP, as well as explaining more about the community engagement and plan production process. There will be a further engagement on a draft copy of the full GAP in early 2024.

The 2024 – 2029 plan will in brief aim to:

Improve signage for the woodlands, as well as improve and maintain access into and throughout the woodland.
Restore, value, and protect the ancient semi-natural woodland ecology and enhance the woodland biodiversity.
Control the spread of invasive species.
Improve the structure of the woodland to encourage natural regeneration and improve light conditions within the woodland.

Please view the GAP Briefing Document here (PDF, 6.3 MB).

We would welcome any comments you may have, or your thoughts on the future management of Pheasant’s and Solomon’s Wood. Should you have any comments then please contact Frankie Downes using the email address: Frankie.Downes@hertfordshire.gov.uk.

This consultation closed on 5 January 2024.

Chorleywood House Estate Orchard Grazing Engagement

The Countryside Management Service (CMS) is working in partnership with Three Rivers District Council on a proposal to manage the Community Orchard at Chorleywood House Estate through sheep grazing.

We would welcome any comments you may have on the proposal. Feedback received will help finalise the details of the project for implementation.

View the proposal here (PDF).

Please send your comments to: michael.poole@hertfordshire.gov.uk.

This consultation closed on 31 January 2024.

Beryl Bikes consultation

Three Rivers District Council and Watford Borough Council have been working together to expand the Beryl Bike scheme into Croxley Green to meet user demand and provide opportunities to promote sustainable transport.

Agreement was made to enter into arrangements to deliver a 2-year pilot electric bike scheme in Croxley Green. The scheme would be an expansion of Watford’s existing Beryl Bike scheme and would see 15 electric bikes positioned at 5 locations in Croxley Green. It is anticipated the scheme will be launched by 1 April 2024.

We would like your views on the Beryl Bikes scheme and the five sites that have been provisionally selected for a ‘virtual Beryl Bay’ (lines marked on the ground but no additional physical infrastructure during the 2 year pilot period).

This consultation closed on 26 February 2024. Find out more on our Have Your Say platform.

Residents Survey 2023-2024

Is there an issue you think we should be paying more attention to? What do you think about the services we provide? Perhaps you’re happy with the way we run things and think Three Rivers is a great place to live. Whatever your views, if you are a Three Rivers resident now is your chance to have your say.

This consultation closed on 31 March 2024. Find out more on our Have Your Say platform.

Pheasants and Solomons Wood Greenspace Action Plan (GAP)

Hertfordshire County Council's Countryside Management Service (CMS) is currently working with Three Rivers District Council to develop a new Greenspace Action Plan (GAP) for Pheasants and Solomans Wood.

Following a period of engagement in 2023, a draft version of the new GAP has been produced which details the aims and objectives for the site over the next 5 years, including an action plan with maps.

Pheasants and Solomons Wood GAP 2024-2029 (PDF)

We would welcome any comments you may have, or your thoughts on the future management of the Woods. Should you have any comments then please email Frankie Downes at the Countryside Management Service.

Email: Frankie.Downes@hertfordshire.gov.uk

This consultation closed on 9 June 2024.

South Oxhey Playing Fields Greenspace Action Plan

Following a period of engagement in late 2023, a draft version of the new GAP has been produced which details the aims and objectives for the site over the next 5 years, including an action plan with maps.

DRAFT South Oxhey Playing Fields GAP 2024-2029 (PDF)

We would welcome any comments you may have, or your thoughts on the future management of South Oxhey Playing Fields. Should you have any comments then please email Dean Carroll at the Countryside Management Service.

Email: Dean.Carroll@hertfordshire.gov.uk

This consultation closed on 17 May 2024.

Ebury play area refurbishment consultation

We want to ensure the Aquadrome can be enjoyed sustainably for generations to come, and for this to happen, the relationship between people and the natural environment must be delicately balanced.

Three Rivers District Council are undertaking significant work to restore, improve and safeguard Rickmansworth Aquadrome, in line with the 2022 – 2027 Rickmansworth Aquadrome Management Plan with support from external funders.

With that in mind, we are asking the public for their views on proposals for the reimagining of Ebury Play Area which sits within Rickmansworth Aquadrome. The equipment has become end of life and/or no longer meets the needs of the local community and is not in keeping with that of a local nature reserve.

It is anticipated that the play area will be a blend between play and nature with a heavy influence on creating a biodiverse habitat space that can be enjoyed whilst children play, will encourage interaction with nature and contribute to green corridors passing through the district.

This consultation closed on 17 May 2024. Find out more on our Have Your Say platform.

Eastbury play area refurbishment consultation

We are asking the public for their views on proposals for the reimagining of Eastbury Play Area, Moor Park, as the equipment has become end of life and/or no longer meets the needs of the local community.

This consultation closed on 17 May 2024. Find out more on our Have Your Say platform.

How do you feel about CCTV cameras

The Community Safety Partnership (CSP) is a network of public bodies and organisations that work together to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour to keep our communities safe.

As part of this the Three Rivers District Council Community Safety Team are reviewing the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in the district.

Your opinion matters to us and we would like you to have your say on CCTV

This consultation closed on 13 June 2024. Find out more on our Have Your Say platform

Denham Way Playing Fields - Your Feedback One Year On

Last year Three Rivers District Council completed the refurbishment of Denham Way Playing Fields as it used to have tennis courts, a small play area and a pavilion, all of which had seen better days. We held a consultation, asking you what type of leisure equipment you wanted to see in Denham Way Playing Fields.

Three Rivers District Council listened to all the comments, looked at the details of the local demographics, other facilities locally and worked with outdoor leisure equipment designers to produce outdoor leisure equipment, a pavilion refurbishment, new tennis courts, a new outdoor gym, a multi-use games area with a skate park, a new play area, bug hotels and pathways across the site to make it more accessible throughout the year.

Now one year on, Three Rivers District Council would really like to hear what impact the new outdoor leisure facilities have had, and how they have helped you to enjoy Denham Way Playing Fields. We hope you are able to take part in a short survey to tell us what you think of the refurbishment and help the council to continue improving outdoor leisure facilities across the district.

Your views really do count, so please take a moment to complete the short survey and continue to support enhancements for both residents and nature, across Three Rivers.

This consultation closed on 14 July 2024. Find out more on our Have Your Say platform.

Planning validation checklist consultation

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out that local planning authorities must publish a local validation list for planning applications and review it frequently. The National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG) states that a local validation list should be reviewed at least every 2 years.

We have just updated our validation list (June 2024) and are carrying out a consultation on this. To view the proposed changes to the validation checklist, and to have your say, please complete our short survey.

This consultation closed on 15 July 2024. Find out more on our Have Your Say platform.

Carpenters Wood Greenspace Action Plan (GAP)

Hertfordshire County Council's Countryside Management Service (CMS) is currently working with Three Rivers District Council to develop a new Greenspace Action Plan (GAP) for Carpenters Wood.

Draft Carpenters Wood GAP 2025-2030 (PDF, 5.4 MB)

We would welcome any comments you may have, or your thoughts on the future management of the Woods. Should you have any comments then please email Kallum Wright at the Countryside Management Service.

Email: Kallum.Wright@hertfordshire.gov.uk

This consultation closed on 4 August 2024.

Croxley Common Moor Greenspace Action Plan (GAP)

The Countryside Management Service is currently working with Three Rivers District Council to develop a new Greenspace Action Plan (GAP) for Croxley Common Moor, covering management of the site for the next five years. To start the process a GAP Briefing Document has been produced outlining the aims and objectives for the new GAP, and explaining more about the community engagement and plan production process.

Croxley Common Moor GAP 2025-30 Briefing Document (PDF 1.2 MB)

This link to the GAP Briefing Document is being sent to relevant local stakeholders, and there will be further engagement on a draft copy of the full GAP later in the year.

Should you have any comments then please email: michael.poole@hertfordshire.gov.uk

This consultation closed on 5 August 2024.

Withey Beds Greenspace Action Plan (GAP)

The Countryside Management Service is currently working with Three Rivers District Council to develop a new Greenspace Action Plan (GAP) for The Withey Beds, covering management of the site for the next five years. To start the process a GAP Briefing Document has been produced outlining the aims and objectives for the new GAP, and explaining more about the community engagement and plan production process.

Withey Beds GAP 2025-30 Briefing Document (PDF 5.6 MB)

This link to the GAP Briefing Document is being sent to relevant local stakeholders, and there will be further engagement on a draft copy of the full GAP later in the year.

Should you have any comments then please email: sarah.roberts@hertfordshire.gov.uk

This consultation closed on 5 August 2024.

Sarratt Neighbourhood Plan consultation 2024

Sarratt Parish Council (as the qualifying body) prepared a Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP), entitled “Sarratt Neighbourhood Development Plan” which sets out a vision for the future of the Parish and planning policies which will be used to determine planning applications locally.

The Sarratt NDP was consulted under the Regulation 16 between Tuesday 27 June 2023 until Tuesday 8 August 2023, following which the Council, in agreement with Sarratt Parish Council appointed an independent examiner to carry out the examination. The examiner paused the examination and asked for some of the supporting documents to be updated and re-consulted. We are therefore seeking your views on the updated documents which seek to provide a more robust justification for the policies in the Neighbourhood Plan.

This consultation closed on 11 September 2024. Find out more on our Have Your Say platform.

Batchworth Neighbourhood Plan Consultation 2024

Batchworth Community Council (as the qualifying body) has prepared a Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP), entitled “Batchworth Neighbourhood Plan”, with the help of the local community. The NDP sets out a vision for the future of the area and planning policies which will be used to determine planning applications locally. We are seeking your views on the planning policies contained within the NDP.

This consultation closed on 11 September 2024. Find out more on our Have Your Say platform.

Electric Vehicle Strategy Public Consultation

The council has drafted an electric vehicle charging strategy for a public charging network covering council owned car parks and on-street residential parking. This approach is justified because the council have limited control and influence over a private charging network (e.g. workplace chargers), which will be primarily delivered through the private sector and regional partnerships. Therefore, the recommended approach enables the council to focus initially on the public charging network, where the council can maximise its positive impact. The Electric Vehicle Strategy proposes what method and funding the council could use to deploy Fast and Rapid Chargers across on-street residential parking, town centre car parks and destination car parks.

The electric vehicle charging strategy will support the commitment Three Rivers District Council has made to achieving net zero emissions by 2030 for our own emissions and to inspire and enable a net zero district by 2045(External link). Greenhouse gas emissions arising from road transport including motorways in Three Rivers accounts for 228,000 tCO2e which represents 52% of total district emissions.

This consultation closed on 4 October 2024. Find out more on our Have Your Say platform.

The Green and Stones Orchard

A new 5-year management plan is currently being developed for The Green and Stones Orchard in Croxley Green. This briefing document provides an overview of how the management plan will be produced and sets out how stakeholders can contribute to the shaping of the plan. The aim of this plan is to provide a valuable, welcoming green space for the community whilst ensuring the important biodiversity features are protected and enhanced. It is also to protect the local heritage of the site and further educate the community about the rich history.

We are seeking your views so we can better understand how the area is used.

This consultation closed on 2 December 2024. Find out more on our Have Your Say platform.

Prestwick Road Meadows scrub management

Scrub management works will be taking place at Prestwick Road Meadows Local Nature Reserve this winter. The work will reduce extensive scrub growth that is encroaching on grassland, a small pond, entrances and boundaries, limiting public views and restricting access. It will also let in more light, supporting plant communities to thrive in the meadows and woodlands.

More detail on the works proposed, including a map, can be viewed in the Prestwick Road Meadows Engagement Document 2024 (PDF).

If you require further information, please contact the Countryside Management Service:

Caroline Crang
Email: caroline.crang@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Phone: 01992 555 373

This consultation closed on 24 November 2024.

Variations and extension of Public Spaces Protection Order

The vast majority of dog owners act responsibly, keeping their dogs under control and clearing up their dog’s waste. However, the Council continues to receive complaints about dog-related negative behaviour and irresponsible dog owners.

In response to this, we have made some proposed variations to the Dog Control PSPO and are consulting with residents to ask their opinions about a variety of dog control-related issues. The feedback from this consultation will help to shape and inform the final Dog Control PSPO.

We would like to hear your views on any aspects of the proposed Dog Control PSPO. Please complete the survey and provide us with your feedback.

This consultation closed on 30 December 2024. Find out more on our Have Your Say platform.

Croxley Common Moor Greenspace Action Plan 2025-2030 (GAP)

The Countryside Management Service is currently working with Three Rivers District Council to develop a new Greenspace Action Plan (GAP) for Croxley Common Moor, covering management of the site for the next five years. Following an initial round of engagement during the summer a draft GAP has been produced.

Draft Croxley Common Moor Greenspace Action Plan (GAP) 2025-2030 (PDF, 3.3 MB)

This link to the draft GAP is being sent to relevant local stakeholders. All comments received will help inform revisions to the GAP prior to the finished document being published and a summary of the comments received will be included as an appendix.

Any comments should be sent by email to michael.poole@hertfordshire.gov.uk.

This consultation closed on 20 January 2025.

Withey Beds Greenspace Action Plan 2025-2035 (GAP)

The Countryside Management Service is currently working with Three Rivers District Council to develop a new Greenspace Action Plan (GAP) for The Withey Beds, covering management of the site for the next ten years. Following an initial round of engagement during the summer a draft GAP has been produced.

Draft Withey Beds Greenspace Action Plan (GAP) 2025-2035 (PDF, 15.6 MB)

Any comments should be sent by email to sarah.roberts@hertfordshire.gov.uk.

This consultation closed on 20 January 2025.

Play Strategy Consultation

Children and young people should have easy access to high quality play spaces within their local community. Successful play spaces are those co- designed by children, their families and the community groups who work with them.

Three Rivers District Council is committed to ensuring that local communities have opportunities to share their ideas and express their opinions on their play space and any proposals to change them.

This consultation will include the opportunity to share your views on play areas within the district, what equipment you like and dislike in local play spaces as well as the opportunity to comment on the draft Play Strategy.

This consultation closed on 31 January 2025. Find out more on our Have Your Say platform.

Residents Survey 2024-2025

Is there an issue you think we should be paying more attention to? What do you think about the services we provide? Perhaps you’re happy with the way we run things and think Three Rivers is a great place to live. If you are a Three Rivers resident, we would love you to have your say.

This survey closed on 31 March 2025. Find out more on our Have Your Say platform.

Sarratt Neighbourhood Plan consultation 2025

Following the close of the second Regulation 16 Consultation on 11 September 2024, in November 2024, the examination of the Sarratt Neighbourhood Plan had reconvened. However, following further updates to the plan and associated documents as suggested by the examiner, the examination was paused, and the Neighbourhood Plan and associated documents are subject to a further Regulation 16 Consultation before the examination can reconvene.

We are therefore seeking your views on the updated documents which seek to provide a more robust justification for the policies in the Neighbourhood Plan.

The Regulation 16 Consultation ran from 28 February to 13 April 2025. Find out more.

Croxley Hall Woods Action Plan 2025-2030

The Countryside Management Service (CMS), in collaboration with Three Rivers District Council, has produced a new five-year action plan for Croxleyhall Woods. This plan aims to build upon the works set out and completed during the term of the previous plan. The engagement period runs from Monday 19 May 2025 until Monday 30 June 2025.

Croxley Hall Woods Action Plan 2025-2030 Engagement Document (PDF, 1.2 MB)

If you have any questions or would like to comment on the draft document, contact Frankie Downes: frankie.downes@hertfordshire.gov.uk.

This consultation closed on 30 June 2025.

Abbots Langley Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 16 Consultation 2025

Abbots Langley Parish Council (as the qualifying body) has prepared a Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP), entitled “Abbots Langley Neighbourhood Plan” which sets out a vision for the future of the parish and planning policies which will be used to determine planning applications locally.

We are therefore seeking your views on the Neighbourhood Development Plan and supporting documents.

The consultation ran for a six week period from Friday 20 June 2025 until Sunday 3 August 2025. This consultation closed on Sunday 3 August 2025. Find out more on our Have Your Say platform.

Barton Way play area refurbishment consultation

We are asking the public for their views on proposals for the reimagining of Barton Way Play Area, Croxley Green, as the equipment has become end of life and/or no longer meets the needs of the local community.

Local residents, visitors and key stakeholder views are very important to help shape the final design of the play area with the council’s commitment to the vision for Three Rivers to be a great place to live, work and visit; underpinned by our objectives.

This consultation closed at 12noon on 4 August 2025. Find out more on our Have Your Say platform.

Housing Allocations Policy 2025 consultation

The council’s Housing Allocations Policy sets out how the council will allocate social/affordable rented accommodation, via the council’s Housing Register.

Three Rivers District Council reviews its Housing Allocations Policy every three years, making any legislatively required changes (for example due to updates in legislation and government guidance). There may be other proposed changes that will provide additional clarity to our customers, improve officer efficiency and to adopt best practice for specific cohort/s engaging with the council’s Housing Service.

This consultation closed on 26 August 2025. Find out more on our Have Your Say platform.

Pond Wood Management and Maintenance Plan 2026-2036 Public Engagement

The Countryside Management Service (CMS) is working in partnership with Three Rivers District Council to develop a ten-year Management and Maintenance Plan for Pond Wood, which will commence in April 2026.

As part of the production process the CMS will run two periods of engagement. We are currently inviting stakeholders and the local community to view and comment on a briefing document, which provides further information on the public engagement process and sets out objectives for the new plan. This period of engagement will run until 22 September 2025, followed by a second period of engagement in November once the draft plan is complete.

Pond Wood Management and Maintenance Plan 2026 - 2036 Briefing Document (PDF, 1.3 MB)

Please send comments to Adolfo Gonzalez, Countryside Management Service: adolfo.gonzalez@hertfordshire.gov.uk.

This consultation closed on 22 September 2025.

Prestwick Road Meadows Management and Maintenance Plan 2026-2036 Public Engagement

The Countryside Management Service (CMS) is working in partnership with Three Rivers District Council to develop a ten-year Management and Maintenance Plan for Prestwick Road Meadows, Local Nature Reserve which will commence in April 2026.

Prestwick Road Meadows Management and Maintenance Plan 2026-2036 Briefing Document (PDF, 6 MB)

Please send comments to Caroline Crang, Countryside Management Service: caroline.crang@hertfordshire.gov.uk.

This consultation closed on 22 September 2025.

The Green and Stones Orchard Draft Management Plan (2025-2030) Consultation

A new 5-year management plan has been drafted for The Green and Stones Orchard in Croxley Green.

This draft management plan provides an overlook of the background into both of the sites, information on the biodiversity and heritage that can be found there, and aims and objectives for regular, annual and future actions.

This survey closed on 30 September 2025. Find out more on our Have Your Say platform.

Prestwick Road Meadows Greenspace Action Plan 2026-2036 Public Engagement

Overview:

The Countryside Management Service (CMS) is working in partnership with Three Rivers District Council to develop a ten-year Greenspace Action Plan for Prestwick Road Meadows, Local Nature Reserve which will commence in April 2026.

As part of the GAP production process, CMS will run two periods of engagement. The first period of engagement ran from the 1 – 22 September 2025 inviting stakeholders and the local community to view and comment on a briefing document. The draft GAP has now been produced for the second engagement stage and is available for comment.

Prestwick Road Meadows Greenspace Action Plan 2026 - 2036 (PDF, 16.2 MB)

Please send comments to Caroline Crang, Countryside Management Service: caroline.crang@hertfordshire.gov.uk

This consultation closed on 28 November 2025.

Community Governance Review - Heronsgate and Loudwater

A community governance review (CGR) is an opportunity to explore the arrangements for parish councils in the area.It can only be undertaken by a Principal Authority, which in a two-tier area is the district council.

A CGR can look at whether new parish councils should be created or disbanded, or whether the existing parish council arrangements should change. It can also agree any “consequential” matters, such as the number of parish councillors or whether assets should transfer between parishes.

In this case, the review will consider whether it is appropriate to parish some unparished areas. This will include whether to create new parish council(s) and/or alteration of parish boundaries and whether to change the parish electoral arrangements (the number of councillors to be elected to the council; the year when the ordinary election of parish councillors are held, whether the parish should be divided into wards etc). The potential outcomes of the review will be in accordance sections 87-92 of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 Act.

Why are we doing the community governance review?

Chorleywood Parish Council formally requested that the district council consider this matter. Nevertheless, it is good practice for district councils to periodically look at parish boundaries. Over time, the natural boundaries that created parishes can change, and it may or may not be helpful to change the boundaries.

This consultation closed on 8 December 2025. Find out more on our Have Your Say platform.

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