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Core Strategy Further Preferred Options - Draft September 2009 - Three Rivers District Council
APPENDIX 1

Core Strategy
Further Preferred Options
Draft September 2009
Core Strategy Further Preferred Options - Draft September 2009 - Three Rivers District Council
PLANNING YOUR FUTURE
Summary

Looking forward to 2021 and beyond, the District will remain a prosperous, safe
and healthy place where people want, and are able to, live and work.

This is our plan for Three Rivers over the next 15 years or so. To help achieve this, the
Council is preparing a new type of development plan for the District called the Local
Development Framework. The Core Strategy forms part of this and is important in setting
out what our area will look and feel like by 2021 and beyond. The Local Development
Framework will replace the existing Local Plan and will link with other strategies such as
the Sustainable Community Strategy so that local priorities can be delivered on the
ground.

We carried out extensive public consultation at an early stage of the Core Strategy
(known as ‘Issues and Options’ stage) during 2006 and 2007. This identified the many
challenges we face, including how the future needs of the community could be met,
whilst retaining and enhancing the special character of the District.

More recently, in February and March 2009, we carried out public consultation on the
Council’s ‘Preferred Options’. This set out details of how much development will be
needed to meet our regional targets, where new houses, jobs and services will go and
how we will assess planning applications and control future development.

Following on from the last public consultation and taking into account the many
responses received, we have decided to consult further on our ‘Preferred Options’. This
additional consultation only covers future housing development. This includes some
changes to the list of future housing sites. We do not consider that other parts of the
Core Strategy need to be changed at this stage.

Following this additional public consultation stage, we will take into account all comments
received and review the Core Strategy. We will then proceed to the next stages, which
include sending the document to the Government for independent public examination
and then publishing a final version.

We welcome your views on our plans for future housing development in the
District.

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Have your Say

We are interested to hear the views of everyone including residents, businesses,
community groups and all other stakeholders. All comments received will contribute
towards the final document that will be submitted to the Government next year.

This paper and all supporting documents can be found on the Council’s website at:
http://www.threerivers.gov.uk/Default.aspx/Web/LocalDevelopmentFramework

Hard copies can be viewed at the Council’s offices in Rickmansworth and at all public
libraries in the District. A summary and questionnaire can also be obtained at the above
locations and downloaded from the Council’s website.

Please let us have your comments in one of the following ways:
Fill in the questionnaire enclosed with this document and send it back to us in the reply-
paid envelope.

Make comments electronically by completing the questionnaire online on the Council’s
website, or through the following link to Public Access:

http://www2.threerivers.gov.uk/publicaccess/ldf/ldf_home.aspx

The closing date for responses is the xxxxx

For further information on this document, please contact the Council:

By e-mail:       trldf@threerivers.gov.uk

By telephone: 01923 727106 or Minicom on 01923 727303.

In writing:     Development Plans Service, Three Rivers District Council, Three Rivers
                House, Northway, Rickmansworth, WD3 1RL.

A separate sustainability appraisal report has been prepared on an independent basis for
the Council. This document appraises the environmental, social and economic
implications of the options. As with the ‘Preferred Options’ document, the appraisal can
be viewed at the Council’s website, at the Council’s reception and at the libraries within
the District.

The consultation documents will be displayed and discussed at several locations
throughout the District, including the Council’s offices and all libraries. They are
summarised below (schedule to follow once finalised)

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Introduction
In February and March 2009 we carried out extensive public consultation on a document
called the ‘Core Strategy Preferred Options’. This was made up of the following parts:

Spatial Vision and Strategy: setting out the long-term vision to 2021 and where
development in Three Rivers should be located. This took into account the special
characteristics and requirements of the District’s towns and villages.

Core Policies: setting out key policies in relation to housing, employment, shopping,
transportation and infrastructure. The key focus was making sure that all new
development will be sustainable, particularly in the use of natural resources and impact
on the environment.

Development Policies: setting out detailed policies and standards to enable us to deal
with planning applications for development in the future.

The document was supported by several background studies, collectively known as the
‘evidence base’. It also reflected the community’s aspirations and priorities as set out in
documents such as the Three Rivers Community Strategy.

Results of Public Consultation

We received over 600 responses to the consultation on the ‘Preferred Options’. The
headline results from this consultation are set out in Appendix 1. The full consultation
results are available to view on our website:
http://www.threerivers.gov.uk/Default.aspx/Web/CoreStrategy . We will take on board all
comments in developing the Core Strategy further and progressing to the next stages.

In the meantime we want to focus on the comments made specifically in relation to future
housing supply and housing sites. We received most comments about these parts.
These need to be addressed before we can submit the document to the Government.

Additional ‘Preferred Options’ Public Consultation

As part of the current round of public consultation, we are focussing specifically on the
following two areas:

Housing Supply: the Government Office for the East of England has advised the
Council that in order to comply with national and regional planning policy, it must identify
sufficient housing for a 15-year period from the adoption of the document. This means
that we need to plan up to 2026. In our previous ‘Preferred Options’ document we only
identified sites sufficient to cover the period up 2021/2022. More housing has now been
identified to meet our long-term housing requirements.

Housing Sites: our previous ‘Preferred Options’ document included 40 housing sites,
large and small, to help meet our requirements. We have taken on board the comments
made by the public and have considered new sites put forward by landowners/
developers. We are now proposing a revised list of sites. Most of the original sites are to
be retained but some of these are to be removed. Some new sites have also been
added.

This document includes additional potential housing sites and numbers to cover the
period up to 2026. It also includes a revised list of housing sites, including new large

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sites in the Abbots Langley and Croxley Green areas of the District.

We are seeking views on these two parts of the Core Strategy where changes are
being proposed.

We are not re-consulting on other parts of the Core Strategy at this stage as we do
not propose any major changes to these.

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Housing Sites
Original Housing Sites

The last ‘Preferred Options’ consultation included five large and 35 small housing sites
which could help us meet national and regional requirements to accommodate 4,000
new homes in the District by 2021. These are set out in Table 1 below and on Map 1.

Table 1: Original ‘Preferred Options’ sites consulted upon in Spring 2009
Map         Site                                                   Indicative   Phasing
Reference                                                          Capacity

1           Leavesden Aerodrome, Abbots Langley                       350       2014-2017
2           Woodside Road, Abbots Langley                             100       2019-2021
3           Oxhey Drive/ Northwick Road area, South Oxhey             105       2015-2018
4           Little Furze School, South Oxhey                          100       2017-2019
5           Kings Langley Employment Area                             180       2012-2021
6           Former Kings Head Public House, High Street,               10       2016-2020
            Abbots Langley
7           Working Men’s Club, Trowley Rise, Abbots Langley           5        2016-2020
8           Gade View Gardens, Abbots Langley                         10        2008-2015
9           Breakspear Public House, School Mead,                     20        2008-2015
            Abbots Langley
10          Land at Love Lane Reservoir, Abbots Langley               50        2016-2020
11          Leavesden Pumping Station, East Lane,                     15        2016-2020
            Abbots Langley
12          Furtherfield Depot, Furtherfield, Abbots Langley          15        2016-2020
13          Langleybury House/ School, Langleybury                    60        2016-2020
14          Land West of Bluebell Drive, Bedmond                      25        2016-2020
15          Land at Three Acres, Toms Lane, Kings Langley             20        2016-2020
16          Land West of 10 Toms Lane, Kings Langley                  20        2008-2015
17          Grapevine Public House, Prestwick Road, South Oxhey       20        2016-2020
18          Heysham Drive Playing Fields, South Oxhey                 50        2016-2020
19          Land at Delta Gain, Carpenders Park                       25        2016-2020
20          The Fairway, Green Lane, Oxhey Hall                       25        2008-2015
21          50-52 New Road, Croxley Green                             10        2016-2020
22          253 Watford Road, Croxley Green                           25        2008-2015
23          189-191 Watford Road, Croxley Green                       20        2008-2015
24          33 Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green                           15        2008-2015
25          Buildings at Killingdown Farm, Croxley Green              30        2016-2020
26          Former British Rail Station, Croxley Green                35        2016-2020
27          Happy Man Public House, Mill End                          10        2008-2015
28          Land Rear of The Queens Drive, Mill End                   25        2008-2015
29          Langwood House, High Street, Rickmansworth                10        2016-2020
30          Bridge Motors, Church Street, Rickmansworth               20        2008-2015
31          Long Island Exchange, Victoria Close, Rickmansworth       50        2016-2020
32          Royal British Legion, Ebury Road, Rickmansworth            5        2008-2015
33          Depot, Harefield Road, Rickmansworth                      25        2016-2020
34          Gas Works, Salters Close, Rickmansworth                   20        2008-2015
35          Garages Rear of Drillyard, West Way, Rickmansworth         3        2008-2015
36          Police/ Fire Station, Rectory Road, Rickmansworth         40        2016-2020
37          Depot, Stockers Farm Road, Rickmansworth                  60        2016-2020
38          Land South of Tolpits Lane, Rickmansworth                 50        2016-2020
39          Branksome Lodge, Loudwater Lane, Loudwater                10        2016-2020
40          Royal British Legion, Church Lane, Sarratt                10        2008-2015

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Changes to the Original Housing Sites

Taking into account the results of the public consultation, including changes in site
circumstances and/or the intentions of the landowner, we now propose that the majority
of the sites be retained, some of the sites be removed and some of the sites be revised.
This is highlighted in Table 2 below and on Map 1.

Table 2: Proposed actions in relation to the original ‘Preferred Options’ Housing Sites
Map        Site                                                     Indicative   Phasing
Ref                                                                 Capacity
1          Leavesden Aerodrome, Abbots Langley                         350       2014-2017
2          Woodside Road, Abbots Langley                               100       2019-2021
3          Oxhey Drive/ Northwick Road area, South Oxhey               105       2015-2018
4          Little Furze School, South Oxhey                            100       2009-2015
5          Kings Langley Employment Area                               180       2009-2020
6          Former Kings Head Public House, High Street, A Langley       10       2021-2026
7          Working Men’s Club, Trowley Rise, Abbots Langley              5       2016-2020
8*         Gade View Gardens, Abbots Langley                            10       2009-2015*
9          Breakspear Public House, School Mead, Abbots Langley         20       2009-2015
10         Land at Love Lane Reservoir, Abbots Langley                  50       2016-2020
11         Leavesden Pumping Station, East Lane, Abbots Langley         15       2016-2020
12         Furtherfield Depot, Furtherfield, Abbots Langley             15       2016-2020
13         Langleybury House/ School, Langleybury                       60       2016-2020
14         Land West of Bluebell Drive, Bedmond                         25       2016-2020
15         Land at Three Acres, Toms Lane, Kings Langley                20       2016-2020
16         Land West of 10 Toms Lane, Kings Langley                     20       2016-2020
17         Grapevine Public House, Prestwick Road, South Oxhey          20       2016-2020
18         Land at Heysham Drive, South Oxhey                           50       2021-2026
19         Land at Delta Gain, Carpenders Park                          25       2016-2020
20         The Fairway, Green Lane, Oxhey Hall                          25       2016-2020
21         50-52 New Road, Croxley Green                                10       2021-2026
22         253 Watford Road, Croxley Green                              25       2009-2015
23         189-191 Watford Road, Croxley Green                          20       2009-2015
24         33 Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green                              15       2009-2015
25         Buildings at Killingdown Farm, Croxley Green                 30       2016-2020
26         Former British Rail Station, Croxley Green                   35       2021-2026
27         Happy Man Public House, Mill End                             10       2009-2015
28         Land Rear of The Queens Drive, Mill End                      25       2016-2020
29         Langwood House, High Street, Rickmansworth                   10       2016-2020
30         Bridge Motors, Church Street, Rickmansworth                  20       2021-2026
31         Long Island Exchange, Victoria Close, Rickmansworth          50       2016-2020
32         Royal British Legion, Ebury Road, Rickmansworth               5       2016-2020
33         Depot, Harefield Road, Rickmansworth                         25       2016-2020
34         Gas Works, Salters Close, Rickmansworth                      20       2009-2015
35         Garages Rear of Drillyard, West Way, Rickmansworth            3       2021-2026
36         Police/ Fire Station, Rectory Road, Rickmansworth            40       2016-2020
37         Depot, Stockers Farm Road, Rickmansworth                     60       2016-2020
38         Land South of Tolpits Lane, Rickmansworth                    50       2021-2026
39         Branksome Lodge, Loudwater Lane, Loudwater                   10       2016-2020
40         Royal British Legion, Church Lane, Sarratt                   10       2009-2015
           Capacity from Retained Housing Sites                        913

     Key
            To be retained
            To be removed
            To be altered

*Gade View Gardens has been given planning permission.
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Original ‘Preferred Options’ Sites to be retained

Taking into account the results of the public consultation, it is proposed that the majority
of the original sites be taken forward. In such cases there was general public support for
the sites and no changes in site circumstances.

Original ‘Preferred Options’ Housing Sites to be removed

Three housing sites are proposed to be removed. The reasons for proposing to remove
these sites are summarised below:

Woodside Road, Abbots Langley

•     High perceived risk of opening up Green Belt to further encroachment
•     Public opposition to site

Mens Club, Trowley Rise, Abbots Langley

•    Owners indicate that the site which is in community use is not available for
  redevelopment
•    Unlikely to become available in foreseeable future

Land at Love Lane Reservoir, Abbots Langley

•     High perceived risk of opening up Green Belt to further encroachment.
•     Public opposition to site.

Original Housing Sites to be revised.

Six housing sites are proposed to be revised. Further details are set out in the relevant
schedules (Appendix 2). The reasons for the alterations are summarised below:

Leavesden Aerodrome, Abbots Langley

We consider that the capacity of the site can be increased by including land to the north
east of the site and by increasing the density of housing development on the site. This
reflects the high scoring of the site in relation to site suitability. We consider that the
capacity of the site can be increased from 350 to 400 dwellings, without affecting the
economic and commercial importance of the site.

South Oxhey Town Centre Redevelopment

We are undertaking a major review of the South Oxhey Town Centre Area. Initial studies
indicate that there is potential to regenerate a large part of the Town Centre. This
includes a new mixed use development consisting of housing, offices, shopping and
community uses. It is anticipated that the housing part could be significant and therefore
that the housing capacity of the area should increase from 105 to 200 dwellings.

Langleybury House/ School

Comments made at public consultation suggested that there was opportunity to increase
the capacity of the site. Following further consideration we consider that the capacity
could be increased from 60 to 75 dwellings, without affecting the setting of the existing
listed building on the site.

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Land at Delta Gain, Carpenders Park

We consider that a higher number of dwellings can be achieved on the site than
originally anticipated. This is because the site is located close to Carpenders Park station
and it also offers the opportunity to create a higher ‘landmark’ building. Accordingly, we
propose that the capacity of the site be increased from 25 to 35 dwellings.

Police/Fire Station site, Rectory Road, Rickmansworth

We originally proposed that the site could be redeveloped entirely for housing. However
after further consideration and taking into account public opinion, we propose to reduce
the extent of the site for development. Whilst we think there is scope to re-locate and
retain the existing police station use within Rickmansworth, the relocation of the fire
station is likely to be more difficult in the foreseeable future. As such we propose to
remove the fire station part of the site from the housing site. This will result in housing
capacity being reduced from 40 to 20 dwellings.

Killingdown Farm, Croxley Green

As part of the original ‘Preferred Options’, consultation took place on an area centred on
the farm buildings, to give a site capacity of 30 dwellings. The landowner wishes to
extend this area to include a larger area of the farm. This larger could accommodate
around 160 dwellings in total. The enlarged site area is being put forward by the
landowner alongside the offer of open space and woodland, which would be accessible
to the public. We agree that the enlarged site goes forward for public consultation.

The revised capacities of these sites are shown in Table 3 below. Further details are
also provided in Map 1 and Appendix 2.

Table 3: Revised ‘Preferred Options’ Housing Sites
Map          Site                                                  Indicative   Suggested
Reference                                                          Capacity     Phasing
1            Leavesden Aerodrome, Abbots Langley                       400      2016-2020
3            South Oxhey Town Centre Redevelopment                     200      2021-2026
13           Langleybury House/ School, Langleybury                    75       2016-2020
19           Land at Delta Gain, Carpenders Park                       35       2009-2015
25           Killingdown Farm, Croxley Green                           160      2021-2026
36           Police Station, Rectory Road, Rickmansworth               20       2016-2020
                                                                       890

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Map 1: Housing Sites

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New Housing Sites

Map 1 shows an overview of the new housing sites that have come forward since the
Preferred Options consultation. These are sites that have been put forward by
landowners/developers and/or other parties. Further details of these sites are set out in
the schedules in Appendix 3. The position is summarised in Table 4 below.

Table 4: New Housing Sites

Map         Site                                                  Indicative   Suggested
Refer-                                                            Capacity     Phasing
ence
A           Fairways Farm/ Penfolds Golf Course, Garston             300       2021-2026
B           Adjacent 65 Toms Lane, Kings Langley                      15       2016-2020
C           Mansion House Farm Equestrian Centre,                     20       2016-2020
            Bedmond Road, Abbots Langley
D           Land at Waterdell, Bricket Wood                           50       2021-2026
E           Hill Farm Industrial Estate, Hill Farm Avenue,            30       2009-2015
            Leavesden
F           Wainhill and Beulah House, Common Road,                   10       2009-2015
            Chorleywood
G           Land at Arnett Close/ Upper Hill Rise,                    5        2016-2020
            Rickmansworth
H           Yorke Road School, Yorke Road, Croxley Green              5        2009-2015
I           Grove Crescent Car Park, Croxley Green                    5        2016-2020
J           Crescent Club, Hayling Crescent, South Oxhey              5        2009-2015
K           The Jet Public House, Hayling Road, South                 10       2009-2015
            Oxhey
L           Land at Ferryhills Close, South Oxhey                     10       2016-2020
M           Adjacent to 28 Maple Lodge Close, Maple Cross             4        2016-2020
N           Land South of St Josephs, Ainsdale Road, South            40       2021-2026
            Oxhey*
                                                                     509

We welcome your views on these new sites.

We are not inviting any further new sites to be put forward for consideration. This
is necessary in order that adoption of the Core Strategy is not delayed any further.

Scores

In order to assist the Council with its decision-making, all housing sites have been scored
according to a set of planning and sustainability criteria. The criteria are set out in
Appendix 4. A summary of the overall scores for all of the housing sites considered has
been provided at Appendix 5. This includes the scores for sites that are proposed to be
retained, those that have altered and those that are proposed to be removed, together
with other sites that have been considered.

*Subject to land ownership issues being resolved

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Housing Supply to 2026

Assuming that the sites set out in the previous section are taken forward in the manner
suggested by the Council, it is possible to calculate the future supply of housing land in
relation to the East of England target for Three Rivers. Table 5 below summarises the
current position. Table 6 lists all of the identified housing sites.

Table 5: Projected Supply of Housing

                Total Requirement                                 5000
                Completed                                         1927
                Under Construction                                 113
                Full Planning Permission                           425
                Outline Planning Permission                         27
                Windfall Allowance                                 304
                Agreed Preferred Options Housing Sites             913
                Revised Preferred Options Housing Sites            890
                New Housing Sites                                  509
                Total Supply                                      5108
                Outstanding Requirement                            -108

Taking into account the numbers of housing already completed, those ‘in the pipeline’
with planning permission and those that are expected to come forward on identified sites,
we expect that there will be sufficient capacity in the District to meet the regional target
up to 2026, i.e., a 15 year supply in accordance with government policy1.

Whilst our projections actually indicate a small surplus of around 108 dwellings at 2026,
which will provide some flexibility in supply, we acknowledge that not all of the identified
sites may come forward over this period. It will therefore be necessary to regularly
monitor the situation and in particular to check the circumstances of sites and when they
are likely to come forward.

It will also be necessary to review the levels of ‘windfall sites’, i.e. sites that are not
specifically identified in advance but nevertheless come forward each year. In
accordance with government policy, windfalls have not been taken into account in our
first 10 years of housing supply. However in reality these sites will make a contribution to
housing supply. On the basis of past experience, on average, around 40 dwellings per
year have come forward from windfall sites. This accounts for about 20% of our annual
housing requirement each year.

Regular review will help ensure that we maintain a continuous five year supply of sites in
the District. In due course, a review of the East of England to 2031, will also result in
changes to the longer- term housing supply situation in the District.

In the meantime we consider that the identified housing supply will enable a continuous
supply of housing in the short and long- term. This is based on the identification of
specific sites in consultation with landowners/developments as part of the Strategic
Housing Land Availability Study and through consultation with the public.
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Table 6 All Identified Housing Sites
Map     Site                                                        Indicative   Suggested
Ref                                                                 Capacity     Phasing

4        Little Furze School, South Oxhey                              100       2009-2015
5        Kings Langley Employment Area                                 180       2009-2020
6        Former Kings Head Public House, High Street, A Langley         10       2021-2026
8        Gade View Gardens                                              10       2009-2015
9        Breakspear Public House, School Mead, A Langley               20        2016-2020
11       Leavesden Pumping Station, East Lane, A Langley                15       2016-2020
12       Furtherfield Depot, Furtherfield, Abbots Langley               15       2016-2020
14       Land West of Bluebell Drive, Bedmond                          25        2016-2020
15       Land at Three Acres, Toms Lane, Kings Langley                  20       2016-2020
16       Land West of 10 Toms Lane, Kings Langley                       20       2016-2020
17       Grapevine Public House, Prestwick Road, S Oxhey                20       2021-2026
18       Land at Heysham Drive, South Oxhey                             50       2021-2026
20       The Fairway, Green Lane, Oxhey Hall                            25       2016-2020
21       50-52 New Road, Croxley Green                                 10        2021-2026
22       253 Watford Road, Croxley Green                                25       2009-2015
23       189-191 Watford Road, Croxley Green                            20       2009-2015
24       33 Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green                               15        2009-2015
26       Former British Rail Station, Croxley Green                     35       2021-2026
27       Happy Man Public House, Mill End                              10        2009-2015
28       Land Rear of The Queens Drive, Mill End                        25       2016-2020
29       Langwood House, High Street, Rickmansworth                    10        2016-2020
30       Bridge Motors, Church Street, Rickmansworth                    20       2021-2026
31       Long Island Exchange, Victoria Close, Rickmansworth            50       2016-2020
32       Royal British Legion, Ebury Road, Rickmansworth                 5       2016-2020
33       Depot, Harefield Road, Rickmansworth                          25        2016-2020
34       Gas Works, Salters Close, Rickmansworth                        20       2009-2015
35       Garages Rear of Drillyard, West Way, Rickmansworth              3       2021-2026
37       Depot, Stockers Farm Road, Rickmansworth                       60       2016-2020
38       Land South of Tolpits Lane, Rickmansworth                     50        2021-2026
39       Branksome Lodge, Loudwater Lane, Loudwater                    10        2016-2020
40       Royal British Legion, Church Lane, Sarratt                    10        2009-2015
  Agreed ‘Preferred Options’ Housing Sites Total                       913
1        Leavesden Aerodrome, Abbots Langley                           400       2016-2020
3        South Oxhey Town Centre Redevelopment                         200       2021-2026
13       Langleybury House/ School, Langleybury                         75       2016-2020
19       Land at Delta Gain, Carpenders Park                            35       2009-2015
25       Killingdown Farm, Croxley Green                               160       2021-2026
36       Police Station, Rectory Road, Rickmansworth                    20       2016-2020
  Revised ‘Preferred Options’ Housing Sites Total                      890
A        Fairways Farm/ Penfolds Golf Course, Garston                  300       2021-2026
B        Adjacent 65 Toms Lane, Kings Langley                           15       2016-2020
C        Mansion House Farm Equestrian Centre, Bedmond Road,            20       2016-2020
         Abbots Langley
D        Land at Waterdell, Bricket Wood                               50        2021-2026
E        Hill Farm Industrial Estate, Hill Farm Avenue, Leavesden      30        2009-2015
F        Wainhill and Beulah House, Common Road, Chorleywood           10        2009-2015
G        Land at Arnett Close/ Upper Hill Rise, Rickmansworth           5        2016-2020
H        Yorke Road School, Yorke Road, Croxley Green                   5        2009-2015
I        Grove Crescent Car Park, Croxley Green                         5        2016-2020
J        Crescent Club, Hayling Crescent, South Oxhey                   5        2009-2015
K        The Jet Public House, Hayling Road, South Oxhey               10        2009-2015
L        Land at Ferryhills Close, South Oxhey                         10        2016-2020
M        Adjacent to 28 Maple Lodge Close, Maple Cross                  4        2016-2020
N        Land South of St Josephs, Ainsdale Road, South Oxhey          40        2021-2026
  New Housing Sites Total                                              509

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Housing Sites: Focus of Public Consultation
We are especially keen to hear your views on the two large housing sites being proposed
as part of this consultation. These include:

•     Fairways Farm and Penfold Golf Course, Garston (a new site )
•     Killingdown Farm, Croxley Green (a revised site)

Further details are set out below:

Fairways Farm and Penfold Golf Course, Garston

This site has been put forward by the landowners for consideration. It is a site within the
Green Belt but clearly defined by the A405 to the west, the M1 to the east, housing to the
south and the Waterdale Transfer Station to the north. A map of the site and further
details are set out in the Schedule below.
Map Reference                        Site
A                                    Fairways Farm/ Penfolds Golf Course, Garston

Current Status
Golf course and agricultural land
Site Area
8.2ha
Indicative Capacity
300 dwellings
Indicative Phasing
2021-2026
Opportunities
•     Good access to education and sports facilities
•     Site is well constrained by A405 and M1
Constraints
•     Green Belt
•     Limited access to shopping facilities
Potential for Improvement through Development
•     Support for local shops and services
•     Support for public transport
Comments
Access for vehicles to the site from the A405 only.

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Fairways Garden Village will be a sustainable Code        Garston.
                              level 5/6 development with high levels of biodiversity
                              achieved through hedgerows, on-site food growing,
                              swales to address drainage and flooding naturally,
                              and provision of significant areas of green space
                              dedicated to amenity, gardens and eco-corridors.

                                      The Community Centre and café will be
                                      south-facing looking over the Cricket Green.
                                                                                                                                                                     might take place on the site.

                                      The Cricket Green will be the key community
                                      amenity space, and will be located in a central
                                      position strongly associated with the potential

                             M1
                                      community centre.

                                      A continuous wide green corridor will
                                      incorporate swales, play areas, a running
                                      track, avenues of trees and provide a gravel
                                      drive for access to homes.

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     A405
                                       Retention and enhancement of existing
                                       hedgerows will create natural eco-corridors.

                                       Possible pedestrian and cycle link
                                       and emergency access.

            BUCKNALLS LANE
                                                                                        Potential Indicative Masterplan for Fairways Farm and Penfold Golf Course,
                                                                                                                                                                     ground, the landowner’s agent has prepared a ‘masterplan’. It does not represent a
                                                                                                                                                                     In order to give a better idea of what any future development may look like on the

                                                                                                                                                                     planning application, but sets out, in broad terms, the form and type of development that
Killingdown Farm, Croxley Green

The original ‘Preferred Options’ consultation identified the built up area of Killingdown
Farm for 30 dwellings. 162 people who responded to the consultation supported the site
being identified for housing and 144 people who responded to the consultation did not
support identification of the site.

The landowner proposes that, if a larger development takes place on the site, additional
benefits could be provided for the local area through the creation of 30ha of planted
woodland to the north of the site with public access and a GP surgery on the site.

The Council is therefore seeking the public’s views on whether or not the larger site
should be taken forward.
Map Reference                       Site
25                                  Killingdown Farm, Croxley Green

Current Status
Agricultural land and buildings
Site Area
7.4ha
Indicative Capacity
160 dwellings
Indicative Phasing
2021-2026
Opportunities
•     Good access to primary education
•     Good access to bus services
Constraints
•     Green Belt
•     Conservation area
•     Wildlife site
•     Tree preservation orders
•     Listed and locally listed buildings
•     Limited potential for development on previously developed land
Potential for Improvement through Development
•     Improvements to bus service
•     Additional support for local shops
•     Provision of 30ha planted woodland with public access
•     Provision of a GP surgery
Comments
The original ‘Preferred Options’ consultation site is indicated by the dotted line on the
map above.

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In order to give a better idea of what any future development may look like on the
ground, the landowner’s agent has prepared a ‘masterplan’. It does not represent a
planning application, but sets out, in broad terms, the form and type of development that
might take place on the site.

Potential Indicative Masterplan for Killingdown Farm, Croxley Green.

                                           Proposed planting
                                           Proposed Doctors
                                           Existing buildings

                                           Existing planting
         Possible access
                           New buildings

                                           Surgery

We welcome your views on these two sites.

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Revised text for the Core Strategy
If the changes set out in this document are to be taken forward, we will need to formally
revise the Core Strategy document. We are therefore proposing to make changes to
Policy CP2: Preferred Policy Approach on Housing in the Core Strategy and
supporting text. The revised chapter is set out in Appendix 6. The changes are
highlighted in the Appendix, together with the reasons for the changes.

We welcome your views on the wording of the revised policy.

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Appendix 1: Headline Results of Core Strategy Preferred Options Consultation
March 2009
INITIAL SUMMARY OF RESULTS FROM CORE STRATEGY PREFERRED OPTIONS
CONSULTATION

The charts below are based on responses to questions included in the summary
questionnaire as part of consultation on the Core Strategy during February/ March 2009.
At this stage, more detailed comments have not been included. We received 624
responses to the consultation, of these 509 were returned through the summary
questionnaire as distributed with Three Rivers Times, and the remainder were more
detailed submissions.

OUR PLAN FOR THREE RIVERS                                                          Question 1
                                                                  Do you agree w ith the plan for Three Rivers?

In 2021 and beyond we see the District as:
•     Remaining a good place to live, work 100%              199
                                                 80%
      and visit
                                                 60%
•     Offering a better choice of homes in       40%
      terms of type, size and occupancy                                          42
                                                 20%
•     Having significantly more affordable        0%
      housing available                                      Yes                 No
•     Having more jobs available locally
•     Being even safer in terms of levels of
      crime and anti-social behaviour
•     Having benefitted from development that is designed to reduce carbon emissions
•     Having increased rates of recycling and re-use of waste locally
•     Having fewer inequalities relating to health, education, jobs and income
•     Having better access to work, services and facilities so that there is less need to
      travel
•     Having better choices for travel including alternatives to the car
•     Having thriving town and local centres for everyday shopping needs

ACHIEVING THE PLAN

Dealing with growth in housing
We identify enough land to allow a regular amount of housing to come forward each year
to meet national and regional requirements. This includes large and small sites to ac-
commodate 4000 homes by 2021.

We carefully identified five larger housing sites and a further 35 smaller housing sites
across the District, to help meet the required number of housing.

           Leavesden Aerodrome, Abbots Langley                           Woodside Road, Abbots Langley

    100%                                                   100%
                  297
    80%                                                    80%
    60%                                                    60%               182                        185

    40%                                                    40%
                                          76
    20%                                                    20%
     0%                                                     0%
                Support              Do not support                        Support                  Do not support

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Oxhey Drive/ Northw ick Road area, South Oxhey                   Little Furze School, South Oxhey

 100%                                                          100%
                   247                                                       242
 80%                                                           80%
 60%                                                           60%
 40%                                           86              40%                                      91
 20%                                                           20%
  0%                                                            0%
                 Support                 Do not support                    Support                 Do not support

              Kings Langley Employment Area

 100%
                  251
 80%
 60%
 40%                                          81
 20%
  0%
                 Support                Do not support

SMALLER SITES

        Former Kings Head Public House, High Street                         Men's Club, Trow ley Rise

 100%                                                          100%
 80%              194                                           80%          201
 60%                                                            60%
                                              116                                                       109
 40%                                                            40%
 20%                                                            20%
  0%                                                             0%
                 Support                Do not support                     Support                 Do not support

                    Gade View Gardens                                 Breakspear Public House, School Mead

 100%                                                          100%
                                                                             216
  80%                                                           80%
                   167
  60%                                                           60%
                                              107
  40%                                                           40%                                     79
  20%                                                           20%
   0%                                                            0%
                 Support                Do not support                     Support                 Do not support

                Land at Love Lane Reservoir                           Leavesden Pumping Station, East Lane

 100%                                                          100%
 80%                                                            80%          217
 60%              155                         158
                                                                60%
 40%                                                            40%                                     87
 20%                                                            20%
  0%                                                             0%
                 Support                Do not support                     Support                 Do not support

                                                          20
Furtherfield Depot, Furtherfield

 100%           238
 80%
 60%
 40%                                           57
 20%
  0%
              Support                   Do not support

Langleybury                                                   Bedmond
              Langleybury House/ School                                    Land West of Bluebell Drive

 100%                                                          100%
 80%                                                            80%
                188                                                          161
 60%                                         136                60%                                       118
 40%                                                            40%
 20%                                                            20%
  0%                                                            0%
              Support                   Do not support                      Support                Do not support

Kings Langley

           Land at Three Acres, Tom s Lane                                 Land West of 10 Tom s Lane

 100%                                                          100%
 80%            181                                             80%          180
 60%                                         115                60%                                       117
 40%                                                            40%
 20%                                                            20%
  0%                                                            0%
              Support                   Do not support                      Support                Do not support

South Oxhey
        Grapevine Public House, Prestw ick Road                            Heysham Drive Playing Fields

 100%           260                                            100%
 80%                                                            80%
                                                                                                          164
 60%                                                            60%          131
                                               48
 40%                                                            40%
 20%                                                            20%
  0%                                                            0%
              Support                   Do not support                      Support                Do not support

Carpenders Park                                               Oxhey Hall
                   Land at Delta Gain                                        The Fairw ay, Green Lane

 100%                                                          100%
                215
 80%                                                            80%           187
 60%                                                            60%
 40%                                                                                                      90
                                               61               40%
 20%                                                            20%
  0%                                                            0%
              Support                   Do not support                      Support                Do not support

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Croxley Green
                    50-52 New Road                                             253 Watford Road

 100%                                                       100%
                                                                           219
  80%         200                                           80%
  60%                                                       60%
                                            99
  40%                                                       40%                                         73
  20%                                                       20%
  0%                                                         0%
            Support                   Do not support                      Support                  Do not support

               189-191 Watford Road                                            33 Baldw ins Lane

 100%                                                       100%
              222
  80%                                                       80%            184
  60%                                                       60%
                                                                                                       106
  40%                                       69              40%
  20%                                                       20%
  0%                                                         0%
            Support                   Do not support                      Support                  Do not support

           Buildings at Killingdow n Farm                          Form er British Rail Station Croxley Green

 100%                                                       100%
                                                                            247
  80%                                                        80%
              162                           144
  60%                                                        60%
  40%                                                        40%                                        87
  20%                                                        20%
  0%                                                         0%
            Support                  Do not support                       Support                  Do not support

Mill End

             Happy Man Public House                                     Land Rear of The Queens Drive

 100%         288                                           100%
  80%                                                        80%            192
  60%                                                        60%
                                                                                                        101
  40%                                                        40%
  20%                                       38
                                                             20%
  0%                                                          0%
            Support                  Do not support                       Support                  Do not support

Rickmansworth

           Langw ood House, High Street                                 Bridge Motors, Church Street

 100%                                                       100%
                                                                            257
  80%         203                                            80%
  60%                                                        60%
                                            98
  40%                                                        40%                                        80
  20%                                                        20%
  0%                                                         0%
            Support                  Do not support                       Support                  Do not support

                                                       22
Long Island Exchange, Victoria Close                            Royal British Legion, Ebury Road

 100%                                                            100%
 80%            234                                               80%
                                                                               179
 60%                                                              60%                                     148
 40%                                         100
                                                                  40%
 20%                                                              20%
  0%                                                               0%
              Support                 Do not support                         Support                 Do not support

                 Depot, Harefield Road                                       Gas Works, Salters Close

 100%                                                            100%          285
 80%                                                              80%
                179
 60%                                         148                  60%
 40%                                                              40%
 20%                                                              20%                                      38
  0%                                                               0%
              Support                 Do not support                         Support                 Do not support

          Garages rear of Drillyard, West Way                             Police/ Fire Station, Rectory Road

 100%                                                            100%
                231
 80%                                                              80%
                                                                               160                        177
 60%                                                              60%
 40%                                                              40%
                                              65
 20%                                                              20%

  0%                                                               0%
              Support                 Do not support                         Support                 Do not support

               Depot, Stockers Farm Road                                     Land South of Tolpits Lane

 100%                                                            100%
                228                                               80%
 80%                                                                          179
 60%                                                              60%                                     141
 40%                                          89                  40%
 20%                                                              20%
  0%                                                              0%
               Support                   Do not support                     Support                  Do not support

Loudwater                                                       Sarratt

           Branksom e Lodge, Loudw ater Lane                              Royal British Legion, Church Lane

 100.0%                                                          100%
  80.0%           191                                             80%
                                                                               168
  60.0%                                        114                60%                                     135
  40.0%                                                           40%
  20.0%                                                           20%
   0.0%                                                            0%
                Support                   Do not support                     Support                 Do not support

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PROVIDING JOBS                                                               Question 2
                                                           Do you agree w ith the proposals for providing
We identify enough land in the district to                                      jobs?

meet the predicted number of jobs for our                             387
                                                  100%
area. We also allocate new space for               80%
business at Maple Cross.                           60%
                                                   40%                                             73
                                                   20%
                                                    0%
                                                                      Yes                          No

DEALING WITH GROWTH IN SHOPPING                                               Question 3
                                                          Do you agree w ith the proposals for dealing w ith
                                                                       grow th in shopping?
We plan to spread the predicted growth in
shopping space equally between the main
                                                  100%
centres of Abbots Langley, Chorleywood,            80%                321
Croxley Green, Rickmansworth and South Ox-         60%
                                                                                                   154
                                                   40%
                                                   20%
                                                    0%
                                                                      Yes                          No

MANAGING THE FUTURE SPREAD OF                                                Question 4
DEVELOPMENT                                              Do you agree w ith the proposals for managing the
                                                                  future spread of development?

We plan to allow most development (70%) in
                                                  100%
the built-up areas of the District. However,       80%                                            270
there is not enough room to accommodate all        60%                193
future requirements here for housing,              40%
                                                   20%
employment and other development.                   0%
                                                                      Yes                          No
We promote more mixed-use development,
including housing, within the industrial areas
at Kings Langley and Leavesden.

MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING                                                      Question 5
                                                           Do you agree w ith the proposals for providing
We require new housing development to                                  affordable housing?

include a significant proportion of affordable
                                                  100%
housing. At 45% this proportion is higher than     80%                321
the national average and reflects the very high    60%
                                                                                                  158
cost of housing in the District.                   40%
                                                   20%
                                                    0%
Some sites will be earmarked mostly or                                Yes                          No
entirely for affordable housing in the future.

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We require development to provide water                                Question 6
butts and other types of rain water storage             Do you agree w ith proposals for m aking
and facilities to allow more water to be                sure future developm ent is sustainable?
recycled.
                                                                      431
                                                     100%
We require development to include more re-            80%
used and recycled materials in construction           60%
                                                      40%
and to provide more facilities to collect             20%                                    44
domestic and commercial waste.                         0%
                                                                      Yes                    No
We require development to have higher
standards in relation to design and
architecture. As part of this we plan to set up
an annual civic design award.

REGENERATING AREAS                                                        Question 7
                                                              Do you agree w ith the proposals for
                                                                     regenerating areas?
We promote development in the more
deprived parts of the district that will help                         412
                                                     100%
improve access to housing, skills,                    80%
employment and other services.                        60%
                                                      40%
                                                                                             37
We identify the Oxhey Drive/Bridlington               20%
Road area in South Oxhey as an area for                0%
                                                                      Yes                    No

PROVIDING INFRASTRUCTURE
We require development to contribute to                                    Question 8
                                                              Do you agree w ith the proposals for
infrastructure needs including transportation,
                                                            providing infrastructure and services to
schools and open space.                                       support developm ent and grow th?

We support the Croxley Rail Link and we set          100%
                                                                      403
out necessary improvements to bus services,
highway safety and the cycle network.                 50%                                    51
                                                       0%
We identify ways to improve shortfalls in the                  Yes              No
quality and quantity of open space and
recreation facilities. For example this includes
providing new children’s play areas at Sarratt, Rickmansworth, Chorleywood and Abbots
Langley.

We will identify ways to join up important wildlife habitats through the creation of new green
spaces and wildlife corridors.

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ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC HOUSING SITES PUT FORWARD

NON-PARISHED AREA

•    Land rear of 233 High Street, Rickmansworth
•    Land rear of 5 to 8 Arnett Close and 119 to 123 Highfield Way, Rickmansworth
•    Land between The Old Barn and 28 Maple Lodge Close, Maple Cross
•    West Hyde Residential Centre, Old Uxbridge Road, West Hyde

ABBOTS LANGLEY PARISH AREA

•    Land adjacent to 65 Toms Lane, Kings Langley
•    Land east of Bedmond Road and south of Bell Lane, Bedmond
•    Land at Twychells Farm, St Albans Lane, Bedmond
•    Fairways Farm and Penfold Golf Course, between A405 and M1, Garston
•    Land at Waterdell, east of the M1, Bricket Wood
•    Land to the east of Jacketts Field and Summerhouse Way Allotment Land, Abbots
     Langley
•    Land at Hill Farm Industrial Estate, Hill Farm Avenue, Abbots Langley
•    Land at Mansion House Farm and Little Notley, Abbots Langley

CHORLEYWOOD PARISH AREA

•    Charnwood and Ridge House, High View, Chorleywood
•    Beulah House and Wainhill, Common Road, Chorleywood
•    Land at Berry Lane, Hall Farm, Chorleywood
•    Land at Shepherds Lane, Hall Farm, Chorleywood
•    The Barn, Solesbridge Lane, Chorleywood
•    Land east of Green Street and north of Orchard Drive, Chorleywood

CROXLEY GREEN PARISH AREA

•    Former Yorke Road School, Yorke Road, Croxley Green
•    Land at Applegarth, Pefka and Halfacre, Parrots Close, Croxley Green
•    Disused car park, Grove Crescent, Croxley Green
•    Playing field west of Little Green School, Little Green Lane, Croxley Green

WATFORD RURAL PARISH AREA
•   Land to the north west of the junction of Hampermill Lane and Sandy Lodge Lane,
    Oxhey Hall
•   Land at The Roughs, Sandy Lane, Eastbury
•   Former Club building, Hallowes Crescent, South Oxhey
•   The Jet former public house, Hayling Road, South Oxhey
•   Land between Filton House, Oxhey Drive and Ferryhills Close, South Oxhey
•   Land at Clitheroe Gardens, South Oxhey
•   Playing Field south of St Josephs School, Ainsdale Road, South Oxhey

All of these sites have now been considered. Some are included as new sites for public
consultation (Table 4), while others have not. Scores for all sites are included at
Appendix 5.

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Appendix 2: Revised ‘Preferred Options’ Sites

Map Reference                       Site
1                                   Leavesden Aerodrome, Abbots Langley (Revised)

Current Status
Film studios, open space including an area of unimplemented planning permission for
89 000sqm office floorspace.
Site Area
13.3ha (marginal increase in site area to include area at north-east of site)
Indicative Capacity
400 dwellings
Indicative Phasing
2016-2020 (updated from 2014-2017 in Preferred Options consultation)
Opportunities
•     Unimplemented planning permission for office floorspace on site;
•     Good access to secondary education and employment;
Constraints
•     Green Belt (but previously developed land and a major developed site in the Green
      Belt);
•     Limited access to shopping, GP surgery and hospital services;
•     Limited access to public transport
•     Road capacity issues at Langleybury junction, Ashfields and A41 junction.
Potential for Improvement through Development
•     New services and facilities on site;
•     New police station suggested;
•     Improvement to bus services in area;
•     Improvements to A41 junction;
•     Other environmental improvements.
Reason for Revising Site
Site boundary amended and capacity increased from 350 to 400 dwellings

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Map Reference                      Site
3                                  South Oxhey Town Centre Redevelopment (Revised)

Current Status
Mixed town centre uses
Site Area
To be confirmed
Indicative Capacity
200 dwellings and re-provision of town centre services
Indicative Phasing
To be confirmed
Opportunities
•     Good access to shops, healthcare, primary education
•     Good access to public transport
Constraints
•     Existing uses for health care/ community facilities which will need to be re-provided
•     Wildlife site adjacent
•     Limited access to secondary education
Potential for Improvement through Development
•     Support for local shops and services
Reason for Revising Site
Area to be included updated and capacity increased from 105 to 200 dwellings.

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Map Reference                    Site
13                               Langleybury House/ School, Langleybury (Revised)
Current    Disused
Status     school, and
           house
Site Area 2ha, and
           house to be
           converted
Indicative 75 dwellings
Capacity
Indicative 2016-2020
Phasing
Reason     Site capacity
for        increased from
Change     60 to 75 dwell-
           ings

Map Reference                    Site
19                               Land at Delta Gain, Carpenders Park (Revised)
Current    Vacant
Status     employment
           land
Site Area  0.4ha

Indicative   35 dwellings
Capacity
Indicative   2009-2015
Phasing
Reason       Site capacity
for          increased from
Change       25 to 35
             dwellings

Map Reference                    Site
36                               Police Station, Rectory Road, Rickmansworth (Revised)
Current    Police station
Status

Site Area    0.31ha

Indicative   20 dwellings
Capacity
Indicative   2016-2020
Phasing
Reason       Site area and
for          capacity reduced
Change       to police station
             site recognising
             difficulty of
             relocating fire
             station (original
             combined
             capacity was 40
             dwellings)

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Appendix 3: New Housing Sites
Map Reference                Site
B                            Adjacent 65 Toms Lane, Kings Langley
Current     Fencing yard
Status

Site Area    0.5ha

Indicative   15 dwellings
Capacity
Indicative   2016-2020
Phasing
Comments

Map Reference                    Site
C                                Mansion House Farm Equestrian Centre, Bedmond Road,
                                 Abbots Langley
Current      Mansion House
Status       Farm Equestrian
             Centre
Site Area    0.4ha

Indicative   20 dwellings
Capacity
Indicative   2016-2020
Phasing
Comments     Site replaces
             previous ‘Land at
             Love lane
             Reservoir Site’,
             as prevents
             unacceptable
             intrusion into
             Green Belt.
Map Reference                    Site
D                                Land at Waterdell, Bricket Wood
Current    Open Land
Status

Site Area    1.6ha

Indicative   50 dwellings
Capacity
Indicative   2021-2026
Phasing
Comments     Whole site
             extends into St
             Albans District.
             Figures relate to
             Three Rivers
             part only.

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Map Reference                   Site
E                               Hill Farm Industrial Estate, Hill Farm Avenue, Leavesden
Current    Industrial units
Status

Site Area    0.6ha

Indicative   30 dwellings
Capacity
Indicative   2009-2015
Phasing
Comments     Access
             expected to be
             from Hill Farm
             Avenue

Map Reference                    Site
F                                Wainhill and Beulah House, Common Road, Chorleywood
Current    Residential
Status

Site Area    0.3ha

Indicative   10 dwellings
Capacity
Indicative   2009-2015
Phasing
Comments     Appeal
             pending for net
             gain of 12 flats

Map Reference                   Site
G                               Land at Arnett Close/ Upper Hill Rise, Rickmansworth
Current    Open land
Status

Site Area    0.3ha

Indicative   5 dwellings
Capacity
Indicative   2016-2020
Phasing
Comments

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Map Reference                  Site
H                              Yorke Road School, Yorke Road, Croxley Green

Current      Disused primary
Status       school/ office
             use
Site Area    0.1ha

Indicative   5 dwellings
Capacity

Indicative   2009-2015
Phasing

Comments     Building to be
             converted

Map Reference                  Site
I                              Grove Crescent Car Park, Croxley Green
Current    Car park
Status

Site Area    0.1ha

Indicative   5 dwellings
Capacity
Indicative   2016-2020
Phasing
Comments

Map Reference                  Site
J                              Crescent Club, Hayling Crescent, South Oxhey
Current    Former social
Status     club

Site Area    0.1ha

Indicative   5
Capacity
Indicative   2009-2015
Phasing
Comments

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Map Reference               Site
K                           The Jet Public House, Hayling Road, South Oxhey
Current    Disused Public
Status     House

Site Area    0.2ha

Indicative   10 dwellings
Capacity
Indicative   2009-2015
Phasing
Comments

Map Reference               Site
L                           Land at Ferryhills Close, South Oxhey
Current    Open land
Status

Site Area    0.3ha

Indicative   10 dwellings
Capacity
Indicative   2016-2020
Phasing
Comments

Map Reference               Site
M                           Adjacent to 28 Maple Lodge Close, Maple Cross
Current    Open land
Status

Site Area    0.1ha

Indicative   4 dwellings
Capacity
Indicative   2016-2020
Phasing
Comments

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Map Reference                  Site
N                              Land South of St Josephs, Ainsdale Road, South Oxhey
Current    Open land
Status

Site Area    1.5ha

Indicative   40 dwellings
Capacity
Indicative   2021-2026
Phasing
Comments     Land ownership
             issues to be
             resolved before
             taking site
             forward

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Appendix 4: Housing Sites Selection Criteria

Agreed Criteria for Assessing Housing Locations

The Council has prepared criteria for the selection of housing sites. These have been
developed through earlier public consultation on the Core Strategy and link in closely
with the sustainability appraisal process. The approach is set out below:

Scoring
For every site/area being considered a score of 1-10 has been allocated where 1 reflects
where a site/area scores poorly in relation to the Criteria and 10 where it reflects very
highly.

Each site/area has been assessed and scored in turn against each of the Criteria in
Table 2 below and all of the scores derived for each Criterion will be added up to give an
overall score for each site/area. The general approach is that those sites/areas with the
highest overall scores have been considered as those with the most potential for future
housing development. Those with the lowest scores have been eliminated and not
considered further.

The scoring has been carried out as objectively as possible taking into account the
location of the site/area in relation to the Criterion/Constraint and potential impact. GIS
mapping systems have been used to help with the process to measure distances in this
regard. In some cases, for a site/area to score highly it is better to be further away from a
Criterion (e.g. an environmental designation such as a Site of Special Scientific Interest)
but in others it is better to be located closer to services (e.g. a rail station or health
facility). The distances specified will vary according to the Criteria and what is considered
‘reasonable’ distances in relation to each. They have been derived from standards used
in national, regional and local planning policy and/or Sustainability Appraisals.

Weighting
Once scores for each Criterion have been ascertained (this will range from between 1
and 10), they have been multiplied by a factor of between 1 and 5 depending on how
important that Criterion is in relation to permitting development in an area. All the Criteria
identified are important but it is necessary to distinguish between degrees of importance
in this exercise. The five different categories of Weighting are set out in Table 1 below.

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Table 1: Weighting Applicable to Criteria

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Table 2: Site Selection Criteria

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38
39
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Appendix 5: Housing Sites Overall Scores

The scores below are the overall total for each site. For the individual scores against
every component for each site, please see our website at www.threerivers.gov.uk or
contact the Council for a hard copy.

It should be noted that the scores have been used to help inform the Council’s
decision on whether or not to take sites forward. The scores are based on how
well a site performs in relation to a range of planning and sustainability criteria as
set out in Appendix 4. However, in coming to a decision, the Council has also
considered each sites on its merits and specific site circumstances. It is therefore
not always the case that the higher scoring sites are taken forward or lower
scoring sites are removed.

Maps of the ‘other sites’ which have been submitted to the Council to consider as
potential housing sites, but which have not been put forwards for public consultation are
provided following the table for information.

Key
            To be retained
            To be removed
            To be altered
            New site
            Other Sites Submitted to Council, but not to be Taken Forwards
Map          Site                                                            Score
Reference                                                                    (maximum
                                                                             possible score
                                                                             =1350)
L            Land at Ferryhills Close, South Oxhey                           1012
19           Land at Delta Gain, Carpenders Park                             1009
3            South Oxhey Town Centre Redevelopment                           982
E            Hill Farm Industrial Estate, Hill Farm Avenue, Leavesden        963
27           Happy Man Public House, Mill End                                926
31           Long Island Exchange, Victoria Close, Rickmansworth             921
7            Men’s Club, Trowley Rise, Abbots Langley                        917
H            Yorke Road School, Yorke Road, Croxley Green                    915
21           50-52 New Road, Croxley Green                                   913
6            Former Kings Head Public House, High Street, Abbots Langley     911
32           Royal British Legion, Ebury Road, Rickmansworth                 908
             Rear of 233 High Street, Rickmansworth                          906
24           33 Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green                                 902
17           Grapevine Public House, Prestwick Road, South Oxhey             900
35           Garages rear of Drillyard, West Way                             896
22           253 Watford Road, Croxley Green                                 894
36           Police Station, Rectory Road, Rickmansworth                     894
29           Langwood House, High Street, Rickmansworth                      889
23           189-191 Watford Road, Croxley Green                             881
20           The Fairway, Green Lane, Oxhey Hall                             880
9            Breakspear Public House, School Mead, Abbots Langley            861
             Applegarth, Parrots Close, Croxley Green                        858
I            Grove Crescent Car Park, Croxley Green                          856
J            Crescent Club, Hayling Crescent, South Oxhey                    850
4            Little Furze School, South Oxhey                                846
K            The Jet Public House, Hayling Road, South Oxhey                 841
12           Furtherfield Depot, Furtherfield, Abbots Langley                840
1            Leavesden Aerodrome, Abbots Langley                             837
             Land at Sycamore Road, Croxley Green                            829
N            Land South of St Josephs, South Oxhey                           824

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Reference
2           Woodside Road, Abbots Langley                          822
34          Gas Works, Salters Close, Rickmansworth                822
            East of Jacketts Field, Abbots Langley                 815
            East of Summerhouse Way, Abbots Langley                814
F           Wainhill and Beulah House, Common Road, Chorleywood    797
G           Land at Arnett Close/ Upper Hill Rise, Rickmansworth   792
11          Leavesden Pumping Station, East Lane, Abbots Langley   792
10          Land at Love Lane Reservoir, Abbots Langley            790
30          Bridge Motors, Church Street, Rickmansworth            790
C           Mansion House Farm Equestrian Centre, Bedmond Road,    782
            Abbots Langley (Frontage Only)
26          Former British Rail Station, Croxley Green             772
            Mansion House Farm, Abbots Langley                     770
33          Depot, Harefield Road, Rickmansworth                   770
18          Land at Heysham Drive, South Oxhey                     766
37          Depot, Stockers Farm Road                              759
B           Adjacent 65 Toms Lane, Kings Langley                   751
5           East Kings Langley                                     748
            Rear of 44-46 Vivian Gardens                           740
M           Adjacent to 28 Maple Lodge Close, Maple Cross          737
28          Land rear of The Queens Drive, Mill End                733
15          Land at Three Acres, Toms Lane, Kings Langley          730
A           Fairways Farm/ Penfolds Golf Course, Garston           730
            Land North of Stud Cottage, Bedmond                    720
            West Hyde Residential Centre                           718
            Land South of Stud Cottage, Bedmond                    714
            Little Green Playing Fields, Croxley Green             712
D           Land at Waterdell, Bricket Wood                        711
            Egg Farm Lane, Kings Langley                           708
            East Carpenders Park                                   702
            The Retreat, Abbots Langley                            701
40          Royal British Legion, Church Lane, Sarratt             694
14          Land west of Bluebell Drive, Bedmond                   686
            The Roughs, Eastbury                                   683
16          Land west of 10 Toms Lane, Kings Langley               669
            Twychells Farm, Bedmond                                669
25          Killingdown Farm, Croxley Green                        669
            East Lane, Bedmond                                     667
            114-118 Toms Lane, Kings Langley                       665
            Bluebell Drive (large site)                            665
13          Langleybury House/ School, Langleybury                 653
            Maple Lodge, Maple Cross                               650
            Land at Croxley Business Park, Croxley Green           650
            Wearings Field, Stag Lane, Croxley Green               638
39          Branksome Lodge, Loudwater Lane, Loudwater             614
            Hall Farm, Berry Lane, Chorleywood                     612
            Hall Farm, Shepherds Lane, Chorleywood                 604
            Junction of Hampermill Lane and Sandy Lodge Lane       596
            East of Green Street, Chorleywood                      562
            Griggs Field, Batchworth                               555
38          Land South of Tolpits Lane, Rickmansworth              485
            The Barn, Solesbridge Lane, Chorleywood                443

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Maps of ‘Other Sites Submitted to Council but not to be Taken Forwards’

Rear of 233 High Street, Rickmansworth Applegarth, Parrots Close, Croxley Green

Land at Sycamore Road, Croxley Green        East of Jacketts Field, Abbots Langley

East of Summerhouse Way, Abbots Langley Mansion House Farm, Abbots Langley

Rear of 44-46 Vivian Gardens, Oxhey Hall Land North of Stud Cottage, Bedmond

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West Hyde Residential Centre                   Land South of Stud Cottage, Bedmond

Little Green Playing Fields, Croxley Green    Egg Farm Lane, Kings Langley

East Carpenders Park                         The Retreat, Abbots Langley

The Roughs, Eastbury                         Twychells Farm, Bedmond

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East Lane, Bedmond                            Land North West of Bluebell Drive

114-118 Toms Lane, Kings Langley              Maple Lodge, Maple Cross

Land at Croxley Business Park, Croxley         Wearings Field, Stag Lane, Croxley Green
Green

Hall Farm, Berry Lane, Chorleywood             Hall Farm, Shepherds Lane, Chorleywood

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East of Green Street, Chorleywood        Junction of Hampermill Lane and Sandy
                                         Lodge Lane

Griggs Field, Batchworth             The Barn, Solesbridge lane, Chorleywood

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