Scam text messages about parking tickets (PCN's)

Warning to Residents about scam text messages, asking you to pay a penalty charge notice (PCN parking ticket). Do not make any payments or share your bank details, we will never contact you via text message to request PCN payments. Please report it to Action Fraud online or by calling 0300 123 2040.

Environment Agency - Pre-Application and Post-Permission Advice

The Environment Agency provides site-specific pre-application advice
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and would like to hear from you if your proposed development site is:

  • is in flood zones 2 or 3 (unless their Flood Risk Standing Advice applies)
  • contains or is close to a ‘Main River’
  • is on land affected by contamination
  • handles waste or hazardous substances (including fuels & oils).

The Environment Agency will highlight any issues in a free written preliminary opinion. The preliminary opinion will highlight the site constraints within their remit; identify any related documents that you will need to submit at the planning application stage; and reference any further assessments, licences or consents that you will require from them. As a minimum they will require a site plan and a brief description of the proposed use.

For sites within Hertsmere please send your enquiry to HNLSustainablePlaces@environment-agency.gov.uk

Any additional technical advice (including pre-application or post-permission comments) requested outside of the preliminary opinion – such as site visits, meetings or document reviews – will be chargeable at a rate of £100 per hour plus VAT. Further details are available on the GOV.UK website.