Richard Struck

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Planning Appeals

Following refusal of permission by Three Rivers, a number of developers have gone to appeal recently. The following four local ones are coming up over the next couple of months:

Windrush and The Cottage, Rectory Road http://snipr.com/trdc1947
Outline Application: Demolition of existing two detached dwellings and erection of a three storey building comprising 12 x 2 bed flats and alterations to vehicular access.
The Informal Hearing will open on 17th June 2008 at Three Rivers House, starting at 10.00am.

253 Watford Road, Croxley Green http://snipr.com/trdc1487
Proposed Development: Demolition of existing car showroom and erection of 43, one and two bedroom apartments in 2, three/four storey blocks with basement car parking.
The Public Inquiry will open on 22nd July 2008 at Three Rivers House starting at 10.00am.

61 Harefield Road http://snipr.com/trdc0863
Proposed Development: Conversion of ground floor to veterinary surgery and conversion of first floor into two flats.
The Public Inquiry will open on 31st July 2008 at Three Rivers House starting at 10.00am.

140 Berry Lane http://snipr.com/trdc2479
Proposed Development: Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of three detached dwellings.
The appeal is to be decided on the basis of an exchange of written statements by the parties and a site visit by an Inspector.

Waitrose to sponsor this year’s Panto
Waitrose have come up with a sponsorship deal with Watersmeet for this year’s pantomime. They saw last year’s production, which they enjoyed, and were very happy to have their brand associated with the panto, the venue and the Council.
Waitrose will be funding one whole performance of the pantomime for disadvantaged children and families from the Three Rivers district.

Local Elections
A reminder that local elections for one-third of the seats on Three Rivers Council take place this Thursday. All the wards in the “unparished” area have an election this time - that’s Ricky, Ricky West, Penn, Maple Cross & Mill End, and Moor Park & Eastbury. Polling stations are open from 7.00am until 10.00pm. The count takes place at Three Rivers House on Friday morning - the Council will publish results as they are declared on the website: www.threerivers.gov.uk

No plans for Mount View
Local residents have been made anxious by an election leaflet referring to plans for flats in Mount View. No such plans have been submitted to the Council.

Ricky Week and Ricky Festival
Ricky Week begins on May 10th with the carnival parade through the town, and ends with fun, food and music at the Rickmansworth Festival, the town’s annual celebration of all things canals and environmental over the final weekend.
This year the Festival is on 17th and 18th May, with the usual array of canal boats moored up to four deep along the towpath, exhibitions, history talks and much more.
More information in this newsletter nearer the time - or go to www.threerivers.gov.uk and look at the Community Noticeboard pages.