Watford Borough Council intends to sell a parcel of public open space for 65 homes to be built.

The land, between the Holywell Estate and Watford Business Park, would be sold to Watford Community Housing as part of the Croxley View Phase 3 project to build affordable housing.

Notice of the transfer, and how Watford residents can have their say, has been posted on the Public Notice Portal - which is used to access upcoming and recent information about various restrictions and applications.

The land in question, sitting between the Holywell Estate and Watford Business Park.The land in question, sitting between the Holywell Estate and Watford Business Park. (Image: Watford Borough Council) The council says existing trees and habitats will be retained and extended where possible. An upgraded cycleway and footpath will also be provided.

Representations about the disposal can be made by email to communications@watford.gov.uk quoting 'Croxley View Open Space Disposal' before 5pm on Monday, November 18.

CGI showing how the scheme would look.CGI showing how the scheme would look. (Image: Watford Borough Council)

Below are some more notices we’ve rounded up which could affect Watford residents.

Costa Coffee Watford Arches - premises licensing

Costa Limited is applying for a new premises licence for its drive thru in Watford Arches Retail Park, which would allow it to provide late-night refreshment from 11pm to 5am every day.

Anyone who wants to make representations about the Costa application can do so by writing to: Watford Licensing Authority, Town Hall, Watford WD17 3EX Tel: 01923 278476 Fax: 01923 278627 Email: licensing@watford.gov.uk.

Representations can be made until Saturday, November 2.

Estate of Joan Parr Bamber

Anyone with a claim against or an interest in the estate of Joan Parr Bamber, late of 107 Cecil Street, Watford, WD3 1BL, who died on April 30, this year, should send their written particulars to Penman Sedgwick LLP, 5 George Street, Watford, GB. WD18 0SQ on or before December 19, after which date the estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims and interests of which they have had notice.

Hertsmere green belt planning application

Public notices of two planning applications for an area of green belt land in Hertsmere have been shared. Comments in writing, quoting the appropriate reference, must be made to the head of planning at the council’s Borehamwood offices within 21 days of October 18.

Comments can also be made via the planning portal.

  • 24/1245/FUL/KM: 9A Elton Way, Watford, WD25 8HH. Change of use to rental vehicle premises (sui generis) comprising parking, storage and preparation of rental vehicles, and use of existing office with associated works. Reason: Green Belt.
  • 24/1246/ADV/KM: 9A Elton Way, Watford, WD25 8HH. Installation of lx illuminated fascia band sign and lx illuminated pylon sign. (Application for Advertisement Consent). Reason: Green Belt.

A411 Waterfields Way – temporary closure

Herts County Council is intending to make an order to prohibit vehicles from using A411 Waterfields Way from its junction with A411 Dalton Way north eastwards to its junction with the Colne Valley Retail Park Access Road roundabout for a distance of approximately 299 metres, for works.

If made, this order will come into force on November 4.

Winton Drive, Croxley Green – temporary closure

Herts County Council is intending to make an order to prohibit vehicles from using Winton Drive from its junction with A412 Watford Road north eastwards to its junction with Ascot Court, a distance of approximately 100m, except for access, so that works can be carried out.

If made, this order will come into force on November 4.