Excitement over filming thought to be for a Netflix show in a village was somewhat marred by the parking “nightmare” it caused.
Croxley Green has seen a flurry of activity as two production crews descended on a pair of roads which are just 800 metres from each other off Watford Road.
The team in Frankland Road are believed to have been working on a programme for Netflix, while those in Bateman Road were apparently filming for an advert.
Frankland Road parking bays were temporarily suspended yesterday (January 23) and Wednesday to allow filming crew and tech vehicles to use them.
This displaced residents’ vehicles onto other nearby roads and public car parks while making it harder for customers to visit Watford Road businesses.
The problem was made worse as parking had to be suspended outside Express BBQ, around the corner in Watford Road, for unrelated works from Cadent Gas.
Although many residents expressed delight at the town being featured on TV again - after it was also used for BBC and ITV productions in recent years - some of those who were left without a place to park were less pleased.
One social media user said he “couldn’t give a monkeys” about the filming when it meant he was unable to leave his car near his own house, while another described the situation as a “nightmare”.
Staff at Watford Road cake shop The Kitchen Croxley said they were not aware of the filming until it was underway and causing parking problems. However, they said that the crews have been very helpful and friendly since it began.
The smaller production in Bateman Road is understood to have finished on Wednesday and caused less disruption as private driveways could be used.
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Green Party councillor Chris Mitchell says district councillors were only given two days’ notice it was going ahead themselves, but have been working alongside council officers to respond to residents' complaints since being alerted.
“We need more notice from the film companies so issues such as parking can be resolved to lessen problems for residents and businesses," he added. “We do see it as a positive that film companies want to use our great village, but we need to ensure people's lives are not impacted.”
A Three Rivers District Council spokesperson said: “Any requests for filming in the district are given thorough consideration including any potential implications for parking.
“The council works closely with production companies throughout filming to ensure it can mitigate any parking concerns as they arise.”
Did this take place in or near your road or have an impact on you? Get in touch by emailing fintan.mcguinness@newsquest.co.uk.
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