Consultation results

Consultations published in 2026

Community Governance Review - Heronsgate and Loudwater - Stage 2 - Draft Recommendations Consultation: This consultation was open between 15 January 2026 - 26 February 2026

Pond Wood Greenspace Action Plan 2026-2036 Public Engagement: Pond Wood Greenspace Action Plan Draft 2026-2036 (PDF, 7.7 MB). This consultation closed on 28 February 2026

Rickmansworth Aquadrome - Invitation to view proposed concept designs: This consultation was open between 12 February 2026 - 16 March 2026

Consultations published in 2025

Residents Survey 2025- 26 : Consultation was open between 3 November 2025 and 31 January 2026

Croxley Common Moor Greenspace Action Plan 2025-2030 (GAP): Draft Croxley Common Moor Greenspace Action Plan (GAP) 2025-2030 (PDF, 3.3 MB) This consultation closed on 20 January 2025

Withey Beds Greenspace Action Plan 2025-2035 (GAP) Draft Withey Beds Greenspace Action Plan (GAP) 2025-2035 (PDF, 15.6 MB) This consultation closed on 20 January 2025

Sarratt Neighbourhood Plan consultation 2025: The Regulation 16 Consultation ran from 28 February to 13 April 2025

Croxley Hall Woods Action Plan 2025-2030: Croxley Hall Woods Action Plan 2025-2030 Engagement Document (PDF, 1.2 MB). This consultation closed on 30 June 2025

Abbots Langley Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 16 Consultation 2025: The consultation ran for a six week period from Friday 20 June 2025 until Sunday 3 August 2025

Barton Way play area refurbishment consultation: This consultation was open between 7 July 2025 and 4 August 2025

Housing Allocations Policy 2025 consultation: This consultation was open between 14 July 2025 - 26 August 2025

Local Plan Regulation 18 Newly Submitted Sites and New Policies Consultation: The consultation was open between 16 July 2025 - 31 August 2025

The Green and Stones Orchard Draft Management Plan (2025-2030): Consultation was open between 7 August 2025 and 30 September 2025

Community Governance Review - Heronsgate and Loudwater: Consultation was open between 10 September 2025 and 8 December 2025 

Pond Wood Management and Maintenance Plan 2026-2036 Public Engagement: Pond Wood Management and Maintenance Plan 2026 - 2036 Briefing Document (PDF, 1.3 MB). This consultation closed on 22 September 2025

Prestwick Road Meadows Management and Maintenance Plan 2026-2036 Public Engagement: Prestwick Road Meadows Management and Maintenance Plan 2026-2036 Briefing Document (PDF, 6 MB). This consultation closed on 22 September 2025

Prestwick Road Meadows Greenspace Action Plan 2026-2036 Public Engagement:Prestwick Road Meadows Greenspace Action Plan 2026 - 2036 (PDF, 16.2 MB). This consultation closed on 28 November 2025

Community Governance Review  - Mill End, Maple Cross and West Hyde: Consultation was open between 24 November 2025 and 26 January 2026

Scotsbridge Open Space Management Plan (2026-2031) Briefing Document Consultation: This consultation was open from 25 November 2025 - 9 January 2026

Sport and Physical Activity Strategy: Consultation was open between 08 December 2025 and 18 January 2026

Consultations published in 2024

Residents Survey 2023 - 2024: This survey was open between 7 February 2024 - 31 March 2024

Residents Survey 2024-2025: This survey was open between 1 October 2024 - 31 March 2025

Pheasant’s and Solomon’s Wood Greenspace Action Plan (GAP) 2024 - 2029 Briefing Document Public Consultation: GAP Briefing Document here (PDF, 6.3 MB). This consultation closed on 5 January 2024

Chorleywood House Estate Orchard Grazing Engagement: View the proposal here (PDF). This consultation closed on 31 January 2024

Beryl Bikes Consultation: This consultation was open between 12 February 2024 - 26 February 2024

Ebury play area refurbishment consultation: This consultation was open between 29 April 2024 - 17 May 2024

Eastbury play area refurbishment consultation: This consultation was open between 29 April 2024 - 17 May 2024

South Oxhey Playing Fields Greenspace Action Plan: DRAFT South Oxhey Playing Fields GAP 2024-2029 (PDF). This consultation closed on 17 May 2024

Pheasants and Solomons Wood Greenspace Action Plan (GAP): Pheasants and Solomons Wood GAP 2024-2029 (PDF). This consultation closed on 9 June 2024

How do you feel about CCTV Cameras?: This consultation was open between 3 June 2024 - 13 June 2024

Denham Way Playing Fields - Your Feedback One Year On: This consultation was open between 31 May 2024 - 14 July 2024

Planning validation checklist consultation: This consultation was open between 17 June 2024 - 15 July 2024

Withey Beds Greenspace Action Plan (GAP): Withey Beds GAP 2025-30 Briefing Document (PDF 5.6 MB). This consultation closed on 5 August 2024

Croxley Common Moor Greenspace Action Plan (GAP): Croxley Common Moor GAP 2025-30 Briefing Document (PDF 1.2 MB). This consultation closed on 5 August 2024

Carpenters Wood Greenspace Action Plan (GAP): Draft Carpenters Wood GAP 2025-2030 (PDF, 5.4 MB). This consultation closed on 4 August 2024

Sarratt Neighbourhood Plan consultation 2024: This consultation was open between 23 July 2024 - 11 September 2024

Batchworth Neighbourhood Plan Consultation 2024: This consultation was open between 23 July 2024 - 11 September 2024

Electric Vehicle Strategy Public Consultation: This consultation was open between 23 August 2024 - 4 October 2024

Prestwick Road Meadows scrub management: Prestwick Road Meadows Engagement Document 2024 (PDF). This consultation closed on 24 November 2024

The Green and Stones Orchard: This consultation was open between 4 November 2024 - 2 December 2024

Variations and extension of Public Spaces Protection Order: This survey was open between 26 November 2025 - 30 December 2024

Play Strategy Consultation: This consultation was open between 6 December 2024 - 31 January 2025

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)

Horses' field grazing engagement

The response summary of the Horses' Field Grazing Engagement can be seen below.

Horses' field - grazing engagement response summary (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)

Bishop’s Wood and Batchworth Heath Greenspace Action Plan

This consultation closed on 29 May 2023.

The results will be published here soon.

Chorleywood House Estate Greenspace Action Plan

This consultation closed on 12 June 2023.

The results will be published here soon.

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.