Please have your say at <a href="https://watfordheritage.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/do-you-agree/step1">watfordheritage.commonplace.is</a>and share with anyone you think might be interested! The proposed actions include ideas such as: Improved access to information – including topics such Article 4 Directions, the planning process and decision making, how to contact council on planning-related conservation matters, how fees are set, pre-application and how the enforcement process works. Providing planning guidance - including topics such as what may and may not need planning permission, household maintenance, energy efficiency and renewable energy installations such as solar panels and EV charging points. General enhancements to these areas - to identify suitable sites within conservation areas for the planting of new street trees and review how we manage the public spaces in conservation areas to ensure an appropriate and consistent approach. Area specific enhancements – such as enhancing the heritage assets and monuments within St Mary&#39;s Churchyard, reducing traffic speeds and improving the canal bridge on Grove Mill Lane, supporting the restoration of Little Cassiobury, ensuring the Victoria Passage boundary wall is maintained properly and working with Hertfordshire County Council on “no wait” markings around the green at Watford Heath. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1675355506/projects/watfordheritage/374162c3-506c-4f94-9947-e6e20d85652a.jpg" />

CLOSES TOMORROW! Feedback and Share - Conservation Areas Management Plan

Following the informal engagement last year, where residents and key groups were asked to share their views and ideas, a draft action plan has now been created for the town’s Conservation Areas for people to comment on at <a href="https://watfordheritage.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/do-you-agree/step1">watfordheritage.commonplace.is</a>until 17 March. The proposed actions include ideas such as: <li>Improved access to information – including topics such Article 4 Directions, the planning process and decision making, how to contact council on planning-related conservation matters, how fees are set, pre-application and how the enforcement process works.</li><li>Providing planning guidance - including topics such as what may and may not need planning permission, household maintenance, energy efficiency and renewable energy installations such as solar panels and EV charging points.</li><li>General enhancements to these areas - to identify suitable sites within conservation areas for the planting of new street trees and review how we manage the public spaces in conservation areas to ensure an appropriate and consistent approach.</li><li>Area specific enhancements – such as enhancing the heritage assets and monuments within St Mary&#39;s Churchyard, reducing traffic speeds and improving the canal bridge on Grove Mill Lane, supporting the restoration of Little Cassiobury, ensuring the Victoria Passage boundary wall is maintained properly and working with Hertfordshire County Council on “no wait” markings around the green at Watford Heath.</li> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1678450500/projects/watfordheritage/504a965d-108e-4fd9-8bd9-2f6fd6e454c7.jpg" />

ONE WEEK LEFT to have your say on Watford’s Conservation Areas Management Action Plan!

Please let us know your thoughts and pass onto anyone who may be interested! Following the informal engagement last year, where residents and key groups were asked to share their views and ideas, a draft action plan has now been created for the town’s Conservation Areas for people to comment on at <a href="https://watfordheritage.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/do-you-agree/step1">watfordheritage.commonplace.is</a>until 17 March. Residents can also attending meetings at various venues across Watford, by booking at <a href="https://watford-conservation-areas.eventbrite.co.uk/">watford-conservation-areas.eventbrite.co.uk</a>. This includes: <li>Drop-in sessions regarding Conservation Areas Management Plan overall - Chamber Hub (15-17 Queen&#39;s Road) at 5pm on Tuesday 28 February.</li><li>Estcourt, St Mary&#39;s and High Street/King Street conservation areas - Chamber Hub (15-17 Queen&#39;s Road) at 7pm on Tuesday 28 February.</li><li>Oxhey and Watford Heath conservation areas - Bushey &amp; Oxhey Methodist Church (77 Chalk Hill) at 7pm on Monday 6 March. </li><li>The Square conservation area - Cornerstone Church (119a Vicarage Road) at 7pm on Wednesday 8 March.</li> Proposed actions include ideas such as: <li>Improved access to information – including topics such Article 4 Directions, the planning process and decision making, how to contact council on planning-related conservation matters, how fees are set, pre-application and how the enforcement process works.</li><li>Providing planning guidance - including topics such as what may and may not need planning permission, household maintenance, energy efficiency and renewable energy installations such as solar panels and EV charging points.</li><li>General enhancements to these areas - to identify suitable sites within conservation areas for the planting of new street trees and review how we manage the public spaces in conservation areas to ensure an appropriate and consistent approach.</li><li>Area specific enhancements – such as enhancing the heritage assets and monuments within St Mary&#39;s Churchyard, reducing traffic speeds and improving the canal bridge on Grove Mill Lane, supporting the restoration of Little Cassiobury, ensuring the Victoria Passage boundary wall is maintained properly and working with Hertfordshire County Council on “no wait” markings around the green at Watford Heath.</li> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1677529237/projects/watfordheritage/1e9cd948-6c98-4430-b9a0-86f6b006ea0f.jpg" />

Don't forget to have your say on Watford’s Conservation Areas - survey and drop-in meetings

Let us know what you think! Do you agree with the new actions we’re proposing? Have your say below.

Conservation Areas Consultation

Watford Heritage

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