Richard Struck

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Planning decisions
Last week’s meeting of the Development Control Committee was uncontroversial, at least as far as applications in the Rickmansworth area were concerned.

An application for an extension to Comet House (on the station roundabout) was approved - the extension is within the footprint of the buildings, and will not be visible form most angles. 08/1351/FUL.

Developers have failed to overturn the decision to refuse an application for the demolition of the existing car showroom at 253 Watford Road, Croxley Green, and erection of 43 one and two bedroom apartments in 2, three/four storey blocks with basement car parking. The Planning Inspector upheld Three Rivers’ decision and dismissed the appeal. 08/1487/FUL.

Moneyhill Post Office to close
Despite hundreds of signatures on a petition (at least 1,500 in Moneyhill alone), Post Office Ltd has decided to go ahead with the closure of seven Post Offices in S W Herts, including the one in Moneyhill Parade. One has to ask whether the “consultation” was just a box-ticking exercise carried out after the decision had already been made. The consultation documentation certainly did not inspire confidence - it named the local councils for Moneyhill as Chorleywood District Council (which became part of Three Rivers in 1974) and Berkhamsted Town Council. Yes, really.
The Post Office response to the objections to closing Moneyhill includes this gem: “There are two alternative Post Office branches within a mile of Money Hill branch … Rickmansworth [and] Barnet Road.” I think they mean Tudor Parade. No wonder so many letters get lost in the post!

Heat-source system goes live
The new environmentally-friendly heat-source pumps buried underneath the Rose Garden at Three Rivers House are now in operation. The water pipes are buried two metres below ground where there is a heat level of 10 - 11 degrees Celsius. At this depth, the soil stays at a relatively constant temperature, compared to the much wider variations in air temperature. Because the ground is warmer than the air in winter and cooler than the air in summer, the closed loop system can help provide both heating and cooling at different times of the year. This saves on energy costs and reduces the Council’s carbon footprint.

Walk your way to health, Nordic style
Do you enjoy sociable, fun and easy-to-learn exercise techniques?  Fancy making every step really count towards your health? If the answer is yes, Three Rivers District Council’s brand new Nordic Walking courses could be just the thing to help you kickstart your fitness.
Nordic Walking is one of the most sociable and effective exercise techniques around, involving walking with specially designed poles to improve fitness. First used as summer training for cross-country skiers, Nordic Walking works the upper and lower body at the same time, strengthening the back, legs and arms and reducing neck and shoulder tensions; and all this whilst exercising the heart and lungs. Nordic Walking can burn up to 400 calories per hour, compared to 280 per hour for normal walking.
The District Council will be providing Nordic Walking courses for all levels of experience and fitness from Beginners to Advanced. The Beginners and Intermediate/Advanced courses cost £20 per person, including six weeks of one hour sessions with poles provided.
Free taster sessions will run on September 4, December 11 and January 8 2009 from 11.00am - 12.15pm, with participants meeting  in the main car park at the Aquadrome.
The Beginners level course will also run from the Aquadrome for six weeks, with the next course running on Thursdays from September 11 to October 16. The Advanced level course, also based at the Aquadrome, will run on Tuesdays for six weeks, with the next course running from October 28 to December 2.
Places on all courses are limited, so early booking is advisable. For further information or to book, residents can ring the Leisure department on 01923 779392.

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New local plans

1 High Street, Rickmansworth (next to railway bridge)
08/1479/FUL
Proposal: Demolition of existing building and erection of single four storey residential block of 14 apartments and 14 parking spaces. A previous application for a three storey office block was refused by the Development Control Committee in May 2007, but this decision was overturned on appeal last March. The existing building was a cinema, and was converted to office use in about 1980. Site records show there used to be a brewery here.

The next issue of this newsletter will have details of any local plans on the agenda of the Development Control Committee, which meets on Thursday 21st August.

Safe Eating
With the current Rogue Restaurants series being shown on BBC-1, may I remind you that Environmental Health Officers post their Food Hygiene Ratings on local food outlets on the Three Rivers website.

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Decisions of Development Control Committee meeting on Thursday 17th July

63 Nightingale Road and rear gardens of numbers 61 and 65
08/1089/FUL and 08/1077/CAC
Proposal to demolish exisitng building and replace with four detached houses.
Planning permission REFUSED due to backland development and potential  loss of trees.

Applegarth, Parrotts Close, The Green, Croxley Green
08/1140/FUL
Another proposal for this site - this time to demolish the existing house & garage and build
Planning permission REFUSED due to backland development, and the proposed upgrading of the accessway and junction with Parrotts Close resulting in an urbanising impact on the Conservation Area.
Hawkford Hall, 231 Uxbridge Road, Rickmansworth (next to public footpath into Aquadrome)
08/1173/FUL and 08/1174/LBC
Proposal to allow “occasional use” of three parking bays at rear of building for storage of mobile pump units.
Planning permission REFUSED due to the storage of mobile plant units having an adverse effect on the visual amenities of the locality, inappropriate form of development for the site, and detrimental to the amenities of the surrounding residential properties. Furthermore, the collection and delivery of this plant would result in disturbance and general activity detrimental to the surrounding residential properties.

181 High Street, Rickmansworth
08/1177/FUL
Proposal to extend opening hours of the kebab take-away - Mon-Thurs 9.00am-11.00pm, Fri-Sat 9.00am-11.30pm, Sunday and public holidays 9.00am-11.00pm.
Planning permission REFUSED due to noise, disturbance and nuisance, resulting in unacceptable loss of residential amenity to the adjoining and surrounding occupiers.

New local planning applications
Windrush and The Cottage,  Rectory Road, Rickmansworth 08/1401/OUT
Outline Application for demolition of existing two dwellings and erection of one block of 7 x 2 bed flats and 5 x 1 bed flats and alterations to vehicular access.

William Penn update
The refurbishment of William Penn Leisure Centre has fallen well behind its original programme. This has inconvenienced users and staff throughout the building, as well as those waiting to return there to swim. On 22 July the main contractor (Gee Construction) informed Three Rivers that they now expect to complete the project in November 2008. This target date is provisional, and is based on a draft work programme which they are confirming with their subcontractors. A firmer programme is expected shortly, and the feasibility of earlier occupation of areas such as the new fitness suite is also being actively investigated.

Cutting corners in a rush to completion would be a false economy, so although completion is already overdue, the Council will not relax any of its quality criteria. Unfortunately neither the Council nor its contractors are able to guarantee a completion date with absolute certainty, although all parties are fully committed to finishing the scheme as soon as practically possible. 

Once construction is complete Hertsmere Leisure (who operate the building for the Council) will need two weeks to commission new equipment before opening the pools and other new areas to the public. The Council is currently advising Hertsmere Leisure to plan for a launch of the new William Penn Leisure Centre at the beginning of January 2009. 

Users can find out about temporary arrangements for classes and other activities by asking at reception or by calling 01923 771050.      

Why has it taken so long?
Refurbishments of existing buildings often reveal unexpected problems when construction work starts. This was the case at William Penn Leisure Centre with the unexpected discovery of gas and electricity supplies.

The causes of later delays are disputed between the Council and the various contractors, and between the contractors themselves, but all parties are determined that their resolution must not be allowed to delay progress on site.

Latest crime figures
A further drop in crime has been reported for the first quarter of the year 2008/09. Between April and June 2008 the overall level of incidents fell by 8.6%. The drop is the third largest in Hertfordshire while the total crime figure for Three Rivers remains the county’s lowest. While domestic burglary in the district has increased, other kinds of burglary, violent crime, criminal damage have all fallen significantly.
Three Rivers crime statistics for April - June 2008 (with comparisons to the previous year) are:

• Vehicle crime: 200 reports (previously 209)
• Criminal damage: 253 reports (previously 293)
• Domestic burglary: 85 reports (previously 78)
• Burglary, other (including businesses and outbuildings): 57 reports (previously 83)
• Violent crime: 141 reports (previously 199)
• Theft of bicycles: 29 reports (previously 50).

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Development Control Committee

Thursday 17th July, 7.30pm, Three Rivers House. All members of the public are welcome to attend.

Local items of interest on the agenda include:

63 Nightingale Road and rear gardens of numbers 61 and 65
08/1089/FUL and 08/1077/CAC
Proposal to demolish existing building and replace with four detached houses.
The officers’ recommendation is to refuse permission.

Applegarth, Parrotts Close, The Green, Croxley Green
08/1140/FUL
Another proposal for this site - this time to demolish the exisitng house & garage and build
The officers’ recommendation is to refuse permission.

Hawkford Hall, 231 Uxbridge Road, Rickmansworth (next to public footpath into Aquadrome)
08/1173/FUL and 08/1174/LBC
Proposal to allow “occasional use” of three parking bays at rear of building for storage of mobile pump units.
The officers’ recommendation is to grant permission, subject to conditions.

181 High Street, Rickmansworth
08/1177/FUL
Proposal to extend opening hours of the kebab take-away - Mon-Thurs 9.00am-11.00pm, Fri-Sat 9.00am-11.30pm, Sunday and public holidays 9.00am-11.00pm.
The officers’ recommendation is to refuse permission

Friends of Watersmeet Film Society
Thursday 17 July at 2:00pm and 7:30pm “Atonement” starring James McAvoy and Kiera Knightley.
On the hottest day of the summer of 1935, thirteen-year-old Briony Tallis sees her older sister Cecilia (Kiera Knightley) strip off her clothes and plunge into the fountain in the garden of their country house. Watching Cecilia is their housekeeper’s son Robbie Turner (James McAvoy), a childhood friend who, along with Briony’s sister, has recently graduated from Cambridge.By the end of that day the lives of all three will have been changed forever. Robbie and Cecilia will have crossed a boundary they had never before dared to approach and will have become victims of the younger girl’s scheming imagination, and Briony will have committed a dreadful crime, the guilt for which will colour her entire life. Based on the novel by Ian McEwan. Nominated for seven Oscars.

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Development Control Committee decisions from last week’s meeting include the following:

The Cottage, Homefield Road, Chorleywood WD3 5QJ
http://snipr.com/trdc0282
Erection of two pairs of two-storey semi-detached dwellings (4 houses) with detached garage. Permission REFUSED, over-development and effect on Conservation Area.

38 Highfield Way, Rickmansworth WD3 7PR
http://snipr.com/trdc0666
Erection of detached timber framed triple garage with first floor storage and roof lights with access from track to north-west. Permission GRANTED, subject to conditions.

152 The Drive, Rickmansworth WD3 4DH
http://snipr.com/trdc0704
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two, two storey dwellings with basements, detached garage, new vehicular access and associated driveways and landscaping. Permission GRANTED, subject to conditions.

253 Watford Road, Croxley Green WD3 3RX
http://snipr.com/trdc0905
Demolition of existing car showrooms and erection of 42 one and two bedroom apartments in 2, three/four storey blocks with 50 car parking spaces. Permission REFUSED, over-development, insufficient car-parking, etc.

Local Area Forum
Tuesday, 24 June at 7.30pm in Penn Chamber,Three Rivers House, Northway, Rickmansworth Everyone welcome. Refreshments will be available from 7.00pm. The agenda includes:

• Community Safety - update on Anti-Social Behaviour, nuisance youths and policing issue
• Presentation on Planning Enforcement Issues
• Home Start organisation – what is it?
• Other Local Issues.
  

William Penn Delays
Gee Construction have confirmed that it does not now expect to achieve the target for completing work on the William Penn swimming pool by the end of the summer.
This is obviously hugely disappointing, but Three Rivers District Council remains fully committed to ensuring that the project is completed as soon as possible, while staying within the Council’s fixed budget and quality requirements. All concerned have been instructed to ensure that no corners are cut in a rush to completion.
Behind the scaffolding that now screens the front elevation there has been progress on site. Both pools have been prepared for tiling, blockwork and internal walls are nearly complete, and specialist contractors are installing mechanical and electrical services.

Croxley Great Barn Open Days
One of the region’s oldest buildings opens this weekend in the first in a series of monthly guided tours. The 600-year-old Croxley Great Barn, which used to belong to the Abbot of St Albans, is in the grounds of St Joan of Arc School, and has been off-limits to the public since the mid 1970s. But control has now been passed to the Three Rivers Museum, whose volunteers are to deliver guided tours.
People wishing to attend the inaugural viewing should gather in Caravan Lane, Rickmansworth, at 10.30am on Saturday. To confirm your attendance please call Barbara Owen on 01923 772325.

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Moneyhill Parade Post Office set to close
Post Office Ltd has today opened a six week local public consultation on its Area Plan for South Essex, South Herts and Bucks, listing the closure of 41 existing branches in this area, including Moneyhill Parade. The detailed Area Plan proposal is available at ftp://ftp.royalmail.com/Downloads/public/ctf/po/SouthEssexSouthHertsBucksAreaPlanproposalbooklet.pdf

Sign the petition at http://campaigns.libdems.org.uk/moneyhill

Development Control Committee Thursday, 19 June at 7.30pm in Penn Chamber,Three Rivers House, Northway, Rickmansworth Local items on the agenda include:

The Cottage, Homefield Road, Chorleywood WD3 5QJ
http://snipr.com/trdc0282
Erection of two pairs of two-storey semi-detached dwellings (4 houses) with detached garage. Carried over from last meeting, awaitiing an appeal decision on a previous scheme for this site. That appeal was dismissed, and the officer recommendation is to refuse this application as well.

38 Highfield Way, Rickmansworth WD3 7PR
http://snipr.com/trdc0666
Erection of detached timber framed triple garage with first floor storage and roof lights with access from track to north-west. Carried over from last meeting for a committee site visit.

152 The Drive, Rickmansworth WD3 4DH
http://snipr.com/trdc0704
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two, two storey dwellings with basements, detached garage, new vehicular access and associated driveways and landscaping. Carried over from last meeting for a committee site visit.

253 Watford Road, Croxley Green WD3 3RX
http://snipr.com/trdc0905
Demolition of existing car showrooms and erection of 42 one and two bedroom apartments in 2, three/four storey blocks with 50 car parking spaces. A previous application for 43 flats was refused by Three Rivers Development Control Committee, and is awaiting an appeal in July.

New Local Plans

Applegarth, Parrotts Close, Croxley Green WD3 3JZ
08/1140/FUL http://snipr.com/trdc1140 and

08/1141/CAC http://snipr.com/trdc1141
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of one, two storey block consisting of six flats with associated access parking, refuse and cycle store and landscaping. Also requires Conservation Area Consent to demolish the existing house.

Hawkford Hall, 231 Uxbridge Road, Rickmansworth WD3 8DP
08/1173/FUL http://snipr.com/trdc1173 and

08/1174/LBC http://snipr.com/trdc1174
Change of use of parking bays (3) to occasional use for storage of mobile pump units. Also requires Listed Building Consent.

Watersmeet Film
Miss Potter (PG) 92mins. Thursday 19 June at 2:00pm and 7:30pm. Renee Zellweger stars as Beatrix Potter, a sheltered but talented young woman who falls in love with her publisher Norman Wayne (Ewan McGregor).

Local Area Forum
Tuesday, 24 June at 7.30pm in Penn Chamber,Three Rivers House, Northway, Rickmansworth Everyone welcome. Refreshments will be available from 7.00pm. The agenda includes:

• Community Safety - update on Anti-Social Behaviour, nuisance youths and policing issue
• Presentation on Planning Enforcement Issues
• Home Start organisation – what is it?
• Other Local Issues.

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Tesco plans for Happy Man site
Tesco have delivered glossy leaflets to homes within 1km of the (Un)Happy Man site, outlining their proposals for a Tesco Express convenience store. The development, if approved, would incorporate eight two-bedroomed apartments on two floors above the store. The glossy leaflets are described by Tesco as part of their “public consultation”. At the time of writing, Tesco have not yet submitted their planning application to Three Rivers - when they do, Three Rivers will conduct its own official public consultation, so if you have any views (or if you have already responded to Tesco) please submit them at the appropriate time to Three Rivers planning department. I will let you have more details when Tesco submit their application.

Other local plans

63 Nightingale Road, Rickmansworth WD3 7BU
08/1089/FUL http://snipurl.com/trdc1089 and
08/1077/CAC http://snipurl.com/trdc1077
Application to demolition of existing detached dwelling and erection of four detached dwellings with access road - this also requires a CAC (conservation area consent) to demolish the existing house.

Bury Garage, Bury Lane, Rickmansworth WD3 1DU
08/0926/CAC http://snipurl.com/trdc0926
Application for conservation area consent to demolish part of existing side boundary wall adjoining Beeson’s Yard.

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Ricky Residents Meeting
All residents are welcome to attend the AGM of Rickmansworth and District Residents’ Association is tomorrow, Tuesday, 3rd June, at 8.00pm in St Augustine’s Hall, Our Lady’s Catholic Church, Park Road - note the change of venue from the usual.
After the business part of the meeting, there will be a talk by a representative from Transport for London (TfL) who will speak on the plans for controversial new rolling stock on the Met Line.

Development Control Committee
At the meeting on 22nd May, several items were deferred but some decisions were reached. The items of local interest were:

The Cottage, Homefield Road, Chorleywood WD3 5QJ
http://snipr.com/trdc0282
Erection of two pairs of two-storey semi-detached dwellings (4 houses) with detached garage.
Decision deferred, pending an appeal decision on a previous scheme for this site.

38 Highfield Way, Rickmansworth WD3 7PR
http://snipr.com/trdc0666
Erection of detached timber framed triple garage with first floor storage and roof lights with access from track to north-west.
Decision deferred, pending a committee site visit.

152 The Drive, Rickmansworth WD3 4DH
http://snipr.com/trdc0704
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two, two storey dwellings with basements, detached garage, new vehicular access and associated driveways and landscaping.
Decision deferred, pending a committee site visit.

9 Park Close (opposite Batchworth Heath), Rickmansworth WD3 1QH
http://snipr.com/trdc0720
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two storey detached dwelling with basement level and room in roof and single storey detached triple garage.
Planning permission REFUSED - inappropriate development in the Green Belt and detrimental impact on the openness of the Green Belt by reason of its siting, height, design, massing and scale.

Land to rear of Woodlands, Dell House, Barnstead Down, Old Chorleywood Road and rear of 137a The Drive
http://snipr.com/trdc0775
Removal of unofficial Builders Yard and erection of three detached dwellings with basement level, using existing access off Old Chorleywood Road and associated tree works and alterations to access.
Planning permission REFUSED - siting, bulk, height, balconies and fenestration results in overbearing development, actual and perceived overlooking, no room for refuse-collection vehicles to turn, etc.

Nomad Kayak Club controversy
There has been local concern that Three Rivers is about to “evict” the Kayak Club from the premises in the Aquadrome.
When planning permission was granted last October for a new cafe and public conveniences, a planning condition was attached confirming that the existing building must be demolished. The existing premises are regarded by most people, including the Club officers, as unattractive from the outside and basic inside. However this demolition will not take place at the earliest before the end of the year and the Club will remain in situ, rent free, until then.
This does not mean the Club closes then. TRDC has been negotiating with the Club for about two years about future arrangements to accommodate it. A year ago the Club had agreed an alternative arrangement, but now they have come up with a different plan which TRDC has been happy to discuss with the Club officers, and those discussions are continuing.
It seems the confusion arose because the appropriate legal notice, to comply with the planning permission, had to be issued and some people thought, incorrectly, that the Club was about to close down.

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Road works
Parts of Riverside Drive, London Road, Harefield Road & Church Street will be closed for resurfacing the roundabout for up to three nights, starting tonight, 7.30pm to 6.30am.

Development Control Committee
The Committee meets at 7.30pm Thursday 22nd May at Three Rivers House, open to the public.
Items of local interest include:

The Cottage, Homefield Road, Chorleywood WD3 5QJ
http://snipr.com/trdc0282
Erection of two pairs of two-storey semi-detached dwellings (4 houses) with detached garage.

38 Highfield Way, Rickmansworth WD3 7PR
http://snipr.com/trdc0666
Erection of detached timber framed triple garage with first floor storage and roof lights with access from track to north-west.

152 The Drive, Rickmansworth WD3 4DH
http://snipr.com/trdc0704
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two, two storey dwellings with basements, detached garage, new vehicular access and associated driveways and landscaping.

9 Park Close (opposite Batchworth Heath), Rickmansworth WD3 1QH
http://snipr.com/trdc0720
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two storey detached dwelling with basement level and room in roof and single storey detached triple garage.

Land to rear of Woodlands, Dell House, Barnstead Down, Old Chorleywood Road and rear of 137a The Drive
http://snipr.com/trdc0775
Removal of unofficial Builders Yard and erection of three detached dwellings with basement level, using existing access off Old Chorleywood Road and associated tree works and alterations to access.

Watersmeet
Tuesday 20th to Saturday 24th. 7.45pm (plus matinee at 2.30pm on Saturday only)
The Sorcerer. Gilbert & Sullivan opera performed by PHEOS Musical Players. Tickets £13 (concessions available). Further info from 01923-285882 or www.pheos.co.uk

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Ricky Week

The weather forecast looks good for the opening weekend. Events tomorrow and Sunday:

Saturday 10th
9.30am Art exhibition in St Mary’s Church
10.00-12.30 Breakfast barbecue and mini-market in the Baptist Church
10.00-4.00 Three Rivers Museum open
11.00 Story Time for 8 year olds in the Librray
11.00-4.00 Maple Lodge Nature Reserve open day to celebrate 25th anniversary. Admission free
12.00-4.00 Barbecue in grounds of Conservative club, Bury Lane
The Parade
2.00 Carnival Parade sets off from the area between St Joan of Arc and the railway bridge, travelling via the High Street, Station Road, Northway, Church Street and Bury Lane, finishing in the Bury grounds.
2.30 Crowning of Miss Rickmansworth 2008 in the Bury grounds
2.00-5.00 Carnival fete in the Bury grounds
2.00-4.00 St Mary’s Church Tower open - grand views of Ricky and surrounding landscape

Sunday 11th
9.30am Art exhibition in St Mary’s Church
10.00 Ricky Week service in St Mary’s Church
10.00-5.00 Classic cars in the Aquadrome
11.00-4.00 Dinghy racing on Troy Lake, beyond West Hyde
11.00-4.00 Maple Lodge Nature Reserve open day to celebrate 25th anniversary. Admission free
12.00-3.00 Summer Fair at St Joan of Arc
12.00-4.00 Barbecue in grounds of Conservative club, Bury Lane
1.00-3.00 Morris dancing in Ruislip Woods
2.00 Wildlife Wander from the Batchworth Lock centre, along the Ebury Way and around the Withey Beds
2.00-4.00pm Three Rivers Museum open

More activities during the week, then the Ricky Festival takes place all the following weekend (17th & 18th) in the Aquadrome and along the canal.
Organised by the Rickmansworth Waterways Trust and Three Rivers District Council, with support of Three Valleys Water and British Waterways.
Saturday 17th 10.30am to 10.30pm, Sunday 18th 10.30am to 5.00pm
Events include:

• Mediaeval Living History Display
• Three live music stages - rock, jazz and folk
• Boat trips
• Narrow boats on display - some open for viewing
• Boaters’ Tug of War
• Animal farm for youngsters
• Environment Fair - craft & trade stalls
• Exhibitions, model boats, and more
• Licensed bar