Planning Information
Local Development Framework
In early 2009 Three Rivers District Council undertook a major consultation on a revised Local Development Framework - Core Strategy Preferred Options. This outlines the broad locations for new houses, jobs and services in the area up until 2021. Further details can be found on Three Rivers website.
The Parish Council submitted a comprehensive and detailed response to the Local Development Framework Core Strategy in March 2009, a copy of which can be downloaded from this link.
[Janaury 2010 Update]
Three Rivers District Council carried out a consultation on their "Further Preferred Options", focusing on the future source of housing and housing sites.
The Parish Council submitted a full response to this further consultation, a copy of which can be downloaded from this link. If you would like a printed copy then please contact the Parish Council office.
Planning Applications
Abbots Langley Parish Council is consulted by Three Rivers District Council on all planning applications in the Parish Council area.
The Parish Council has a Planning and Highways Committee which meets twice a month to consider and comment on planning applications. As with all Parish Council meetings, members of the press and public are welcome to attend.
In the majority of cases there is no objection to applications. Any concerns or objections are passed back to Three Rivers District Council and these will be taken into consideration by their Planning Officers and Planning Committee when decisions are taken.
Plans for current and recent planning applications within Abbots Langley Parish may be viewed in person at the Council Offices, during opening hours or by appointment during office hours. Copyright and planning regulations mean we cannot make copies, but all of the documentation can be reviewed and notes taken. If you are interested in a specific planning application and attending the meeting where that is going to be considered, then please contact the Parish Council offices and we will be able to advise if the application has been received and when it will be considered by the Planning Committee.
The Planning Authority, Three Rivers District Council, publish information on all planning applications in the district on their Three Rivers - Planning On-Line website. This includes details of applications, plans, supporting documents, etc, which can be searched by application number or address. There is also links to information on obtaining planning permission and the planning process.
The Planning and Highways Committee also reviews the provision and maintenance of bus shelters, some of which are the responsibility of the Parish Council.
The Planning and Highways Committee are informed and may also express a view on wider planning matters, such as the Three Rivers Local Development Framework, East of England Plan, proposed redevelopment of Watford Hospital site etc.
While the Parish Council have no responsibility for highways, they are consulted or informed about transport matters, for example the widening of the M25, increasing bus passenger transport representation, notification about road works and road closures and similar matters as they arise.