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Complaints about something that has happened at school.
A list of parks in Radlett
Ridge Play Area - Off Crossoaks Lane. A description Ridge's park and what facilities it has to offer.
A description Elstree's parks and what they have to offer, i.e Sporting and Playground facilities, Lakes, Picnic areas, Woodlands...
A description Shenley's parks and what they have to offer, i.e Sporting and Playground facilities, Lakes, Picnic areas, Woodlands...
A description South Mimms' parks and what they have to offer, i.e Sporting and Playground facilities, Lakes, Picnic areas, Woodlands...
A description of what each park in Hertsmere has to offer, i.e Sporting and Playground facilities, Lakes, Picnic areas, Woodlands...
A description Potters Bar's parks and what they have to offer, i.e Sporting and Playground facilities, Lakes, Picnic areas, Woodlands...
A description Bushey's parks and what they have to offer, i.e Sporting and Playground facilities, Lakes, Picnic areas, Woodlands...
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Hertsmere Borough Council is now responsible for all parking restrictions across the Borough.
Guidance, forms, reports, and maps
Information and how to pay
The council manages a number of parks and open spaces throughout the borough, which offer a variety of leisure pursuits.
Councilors, Members of UK and European Parliaments are elected to represent you. But who are they?
Hertsmere Children’s Trust Partnership (HCTP) was formed in November 2005 to help facilitate a more collective approach in the to delivery of services to children and young people across the Borough.
The Council has a responsibility to keep the roads and footpaths safe to use.
Hertfordshire County, as Highway Authority, has responsibility for the maintenance of the highway, including pavements and footways.
Instructions on how to pay.
Electronic payments are quick and secure.
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Hertsmere Borough Council is now responsible for all parking restrictions across the Borough.
The Performance Reward Grant is a fund available to all Hertsmere Together Partners for use to cover costs associated with work on behalf of Hertsmere Together only.
The ten district Councils in Hertfordshire have published agreed guidance on the interpretation of the General Permitted Development Order.
Your pest control questions answered
Frequently asked questions regarding sports pitches and courts
A list of places to worship for various religions in Hertsmere.
Planning permission
Download the new 1-app forms.
Under the terms of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, the policies in the Local Plan were saved for a period of three years, ending on September 27th 2007.
Minerals are an essential part of our day-to-day to lives. The bricks in our homes, the pavements in our towns and the shops we visit all rely on minerals in their construction.
The Council is committed to sustainable development through its Local Agenda 21 process in which the Council continuously improves its services, policies and practices to contribute to a better quality of life for everyone now, and for future generations.
Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) does not form part of a Local Plan but it supplements specific policies in a Plan and may be taken into account as a material consideration in the determination of planning applications.
Helpful links to external websites with useful and important planning content.
The Council issues a formal decision notice, which clearly states whether permission is granted or refused.
Hertsmere Borough Council has to put together a plan of what development there should be, and where, in the borough until 2021.
This section contains answers to some Frequently Asked Questions about the Statement of Community Involvement.
All of Hertsmere’s land outside of the main towns is in the Green Belt. Although there is a need to support the diversification of the rural economy, it is essential to ensure that the open nature, visual qualities and other important attributes of the Green Belt are maintained.
Contact details for Hertsmere's planning team.
The Statement of Community Involvement explains how the Council consults the community of Hertsmere on planning issues.
The Radlett District Centre Key Locations Draft Planning Brief Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) has been approved by the Council for interim development control purposes. It will be a material consideration in the determination of any relevant planning application received as valid on or after 28 June 2010.
The Council has made some changes to the Bushey High Street Conservation Area boundary and the ways in which the area is managed. These changes are the result of a recent assessment of the Conservation Area.
Hertsmere Borough Council, as the Local Planning Authority has a statutory duty to guide development within the Borough. The current Local Plan for the Borough is the Hertsmere Local Plan, which was adopted in May 2003 following public consultation and provides a framework for development until 2011.
The Council is undertaking a number of studies and surveys to gather information for the new Local Development Framework.
The Development Control section is responsible for the consideration of planning applications, enforcement action where breaches of control have occurred, the administration of the appeals process and the provision of information and advice about the planning system in general.
The Enforcement team investigates approximately 600 new complaints every year and the Council, at its discretion, may take the appropriate enforcement action to secure compliance with planning law.
If you want to be certain that the existing use of a building is lawful for planning purposes or that your proposal does not require planning permission you can apply for a certificate called a 'Lawful Development Certificate' (LDC).
These buildings are classified in grades to show their relative importance as follows...
The Planning system plays an important role in modern society by helping to protect the environment in our towns and cities and in the countryside. Planning regulations have to cover many different situations and even the provisions which affect the average householder are quite detailed.
In certain cases (particularly large agricultural buildings) the Council will need to consider whether prior approval is required for a building's setting and design.
Do they require planning permission?
When do telecommunication masts and antennae require planning permission?
The Planning system plays an important role in modern society by helping to protect the environment in our towns and cities and in the countryside. Planning regulations have to cover many different situations and are quite detailed.
Hertsmere Borough Council, as the Local Planning Authority has a statutory duty to guide development within the Borough. The current Local Plan for the Borough is the Hertsmere Local Plan, which was adopted in May 2003 following public consultation and provides a framework for development until 2011.
The consolidated listing of planning applications received by the Council from 1948.
If you are unhappy about a decision the Council has made concerning your application, it may be useful to discuss your case with the case officer to see if the development can be achieved in some other way.
Planning permission
Planning applications made in 2007.
Planning applications made in 2006
Planning applications made in 2005.
Planning applications made in 2008
Planning applications made in 2009
Planning applications made in 2010
The documentation associated with applications for permission consents or approval.
Information about how a member of the public can make representations at planning committee meetings
Advertisement and directional signs erected without consent can be subject to prosecution in the Courts where substantial fines can be imposed.
This page details consultations and surveys carried out by the Planning department.
Guidance, forms, reports, and maps
A new free exciting scheme for children and young people has been launched in Hertsmere's parks and open spaces.
Our Play Team offers exciting, action packed, creative play schemes designed to keep children busy and joyful during the holidays.
It's time for play, time to have your say. Two play spaces are being created in Borehamwood. Find out how you can get involved.
Official documents can be viewed and downloaded here.
The publicly available policies of the Council.
Part 3 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 requires us to take reasonable steps to investigate and, if appropriate, to take formal action to in the event of justified complaints of statutory nuisance.
Complaints about excessive noise are investigated by officers who can take action if the noise is considered to be a statutory nuisance.
Some industrial techniques have potential to cause pollution. Since 1990 many of these processes have required an 'authorisation' from the Environment Agency to operate and they are also inspected annually. Some processes have the potential to cause only air pollution and for these operations the local authority is responsible for their inspection and regulation.
Information explloring the history and legal rights of Travellers/Gypsies and land owners.
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The name Potters Bar is thought to derive from evidence of a Roman pottery, believed to have operated in the area that is now the town's Parkfield recreation ground.
Register of the premises licensed in the borough under the Licensing Act 2003
A sample of news releases issued by Corporate Communications at Hertsmere Borough Council.
We release news that relates to people who live, work or have an interest in Hertsmere and reflect the current position on their content at the time of issue.
All enquiries from journalists to the council must come through Corporate Communications.
A comprehensive collection of recent and archived news releases from the Hertsmere Borough Council press office.
A comprehensive collection of recent and archived news releases from Corporate Communications at Hertsmere Borough Council.
A 'provider service' can be any organisation, agency, group of people or individual, which supplies a service in the community, home or hospital.
Information about renting a property through a private landlord or Estate Agent.
General information on how we conduct procurement activities
Details of tender opportunities
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Hertsmere Together meetings are open to the public. Please click on the links below for agendas and minutes. All meetings are held at the Hertsmere Borough Council offices in Borehamwood
This strategy clearly describes how Hertfordshire will tackle those offenders who commit the most crime in our communities.
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Current public consultation documents/questionnaires.
The Council provides a number of public conveniences and is responsible for maintaining and keeping them clean.
Local Community Safety Partnerships (CSPs) operate across the borough. At these public meetings local crime & disorder issues are discussed and tackled through partnership working.
Where can you roam?
The Council welcomes your comments on its services.
Information on public transport links in and around Hertsmere Borough Council (inc. links to route planner services).
Guidebooks, books and other publications that the Council makes available on a chargeable basis.
Hertsmere Together produces a number of publications providing more information on specific aspects of its work.
Hertsmere News is the council's magazine for residents, packed full with all the latest information about council initiatives and services, community news and events.
Effective communication is essential to developing beneficial relations with the local community and other stakeholders, but the council must ensure that the Government's Code of Recommended Practice on Local Authority Publicity is followed.
It's time for play, time to have your say. Two play spaces are being created in Borehamwood. Find out how you can get involved.
Combatting poverty and narrowing the gap.
Be There! Do It!Find out about what's on this summer
Bushey Rose GardenFind out more
Recycle moreWhat can be recycled?
Affected by crime?Get involved in local community safety groups
Complaints, Compliments & CommentsThe council welcomes your comments on services