Local Authority

NORTHWOOD: 40 THE DRIVE - 2 x 5 bed detached dwellings with basement and habitable roof space, associated parking and amenity space and installation of vehicular crossover to front involving the demolition of existing detached dwelling.

91 DUCKS HILL ROAD - Replacing an extant planning permission: Erection of three/four storey building containing 4, two-bedroom and 2, three-bedroom flats, landscaping and car parking (involving demolition of existing house).

39 CHESTER ROAD - Conversion of roof space to habitable use to include a rear dormer and 1 rear rooflight.

RESIDENTS are being urged to ignore a 'bogus' newsletter attempting to influence the outcome of a consultation to make part of Northwood a Conservation Area.

Hillingdon Council recommended the Copse Wood Estate be designated as a Conservation Area in 2006, to protect the character of the area, trees which do not already have preservation orders and much-loved buildings from demolition.

Despite initially getting a positive response during a public consultation, the council decided not to go ahead after receiving a number of 'standardised' letters from residents rejecting the idea.

But Northwood ward councillor, Scott Seaman-Digby, believes people could have been 'led astray' by an anonymous newsletter delivered to homes which was 'full of lies' about the impact of the Conservation Area.

FAMILIES flocked to Barton Way recreation ground in Croxley Green on Wednesday last week (4), for the annual Three Rivers Playday event.

Despite torrential rain and thunderstorms, spirits were not dampened as children enjoyed a wealth of activities, including bouncy castles, bird box building, face painting and a water slide, which proved to be extremely popular.

RICKMANSWORTH is in grave danger after Three Rivers District Council rejected several potential locations for a new cemetery.

Councillors were told at a meeting last week that the existing graveyard at Woodcock Hill would be full in four years, but still rejected five new locations that were put before them in a council report.

62 STANLEY ROAD - Conversion of roofspace for habitable use with enlargement and alterations to roof including 1 dormer to each side, and single storey rear extension.

113 POTTER STREET- Two storey side / rear extension with juliette balcony to rear involving the demolition of existing attached shelter to side.

12 THE AVENUE - Single storey rear extension.

A YOUNG people's centre steeped with nearly 100 years of history took a leap forward into the next century last week.

An opening ceremony was held at Northwood Young People's Centre, in Hallowell Road, Northwood, last Wednesday, to mark the occasion.

The centre used to house Northwood Boys Club, which opened in 1913, but was always in need of a large investment to take it forward.

RICKMANSWORTH Aquadrome has been named one of the best parks in the UK for the second year running.

The Aquadrome, in Frogmoor Lane, has been awarded a Green Flag in recognition of its excellent use of green space, well-maintained facilities and high standard of safety and security.

About 1200 Green Flags are awarded to parks across the country which are free to the public.

Biodiversity projects officer at Three Rivers District Council, Kay FitzGerald, said: "It is a real achievement for Three Rivers District Council, and all of those involved in the Aquadrome."

40 ELGOOD AVENUE - Conversion of attached garage to habitable use with porch to front and conservatory to rear, including alterations to existing parking.

59 GREEN LANE - Installation of new shop front, with infill extensions to front, conservatory to rear, alterations to existing side/rear and replacement fence.

24 - 34, CHESTNUT COURT CAREW ROAD - To carry out tree surgery to one Horse Chestnut tree (T16) on TPO 176.

GLENCAIRN FARM ROAD - Part two storey, Part single storey side/front/rear extension including porch to front with bacony to first floor.

41 COPSE WOOD WAY - To fell one Scots Pine (T1) and to carry out tree surgery to one Scots Pine (T6) in area A1 on TPO 398.

A PUBLIC consultation on the future of the former Reindeer pub site in Northwood is set to take place this Saturday (31).

Developer Excelsior Properties Ltd says it is holding the consultation to give residents an opportunity to 'provide views or suggestions as to the appropriate redevelopment of the site'.

CHILDREN and teenagers are invited to celebrate the opening of a new youth centre in Northwood.

The Northwood Young People's Centre, which officially opens on Wednesday (28), has been developed from one of the borough's oldest youth centres which has been run independently since 1910.

The centre will feature a wide range of activities including a dedicated internet space, dance studio and band practice area.

A special celebration party will take place this Friday (30) with music, refreshments and an opportunity to check out the new facilities.