12 Areas Targeted for New Parking Rule Changes Across Three Rivers

New Parking Restrictions Planned for 12 Three Rivers Locations

12 Areas Targeted for New Parking Rule Changes Across Three Rivers Drivers across Three Rivers could see new parking restrictions introduced in 12 areas after the district council approved a new programme of parking reviews and minor changes. Three Rivers District Council has approved three full parking reviews and nine areas where smaller restrictions are being proposed, with officers now set to investigate the locations and consult residents and other stakeholders. The largest reviews will cover Bedmond, Kindersley Way in Abbots Langley and Chorleywood Bottom. In Bedmond, parking problems across the village will be examined following multiple requests for restrictions and a petition from residents. Kindersley Way in Abbots Langley will also undergo a full review, covering issues around junctions and Manor House Gardens following requests and two petitions. Double yellow lines among proposed changes Chorleywood Bottom will be reviewed for around six months following the introduction of a new parking scheme, allowing the council to assess its effect on parking and traffic. Several other locations are being considered for more targeted restrictions, including The Woods in Moor Park and Eastbury, where double yellow lines are planned to keep part of a private access clear. At North Hill in Chorleywood, an existing single yellow line on the south-west side of an access road is proposed to become double yellow lines because overgrown foliage could make the current restriction difficult to enforce. Double yellow lines are also proposed at Ashleys in Penn and Mill End because of access problems, including difficulties for refuse vehicles. Dairy Way and parts of Bedmond Road are also being targeted, with restrictions proposed to deter parking associated with Abbots Langley School. Other locations include Mallard Road and Cunningham Way in Leavesden, where double yellow lines are planned around junctions and a mini-roundabout because of concerns about unsafe parking. More changes planned across the district On Watford Road in Dickinsons, a footway parking bay is proposed for removal following the installation of a dropped kerb serving properties 270 and 272. Old Mill Road in Gade Valley is also set to receive double yellow lines near a chicane, with the change intended to create safe passing places following a petition. Meanwhile, four loading bays on St Andrews Way in South Oxhey are proposed to become limited-waiting bays for visitors. The council says officers will investigate the locations and consult residents and other stakeholders as individual schemes develop, meaning the programme does not mean every proposed restriction is already in force. For drivers, the changes highlight why parking rules can vary considerably between neighbouring roads and can change following local reviews, petitions and traffic concerns. Anyone regularly parking in these areas should check the signs and restrictions at the location rather than relying on previous parking habits. When visiting an unfamiliar area, planning parking before setting off can also make it easier to find a suitable space without having to search for alternatives after arriving. EveryonesParking can help drivers find and book parking in advance where spaces are available. The Three Rivers programme now moves into the investigation and consultation stages, with further details expected as the individual parking schemes develop.