Expanded double-yellow lines and pay and display areas could be set for an area beset by parking woes.

New amended plans followed an “informal” round of consultation on changes to the existing restrictions in and around Watford Road, Croxley Green, earlier this year.

They include double-yellow lines in Watford Road and Dorrofield Road, pay and display parking in Frankland Road, Hazelwood Road, Watford Road, and Winton Drive, extending double yellow lines in Hazelwood Road, introducing limited waiting places in Watford Road and Winton Drive, and replacing permit parking bays with a single yellow line in Watford Road.

The initial consultation was prompted by a direct petition from Watford Road businesses, near Croxley Station, asking for more flexibility and longer-term parking because customers have often struggled to find a parking space close enough to make visiting local businesses convenient.

Three Rivers councillor Paul Rainbow, who is responsible for transport, said: “Following helpful feedback, we have tweaked the proposed changes slightly to meet peoples’ concerns.

“Local businesses and residents must have excellent parking arrangements and we will endeavour to continue to listen and respond to clear calls for easier and available parking bays to enhance the visitor experience and attractiveness of the retail centre.

“Make sure you have your say on the plans. Residents and local businesses have until Friday, September 8, 2023, to comment on these amended proposals.”

Three Rivers District Council has said it will consider all comments before it makes any decision on changes to the existing Croxley Green ‘CG’ Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ).

Documents providing the full details of the proposals are available to view online here and paper copies are available at the Three Rivers District Council building in Northway, Rickmansworth between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday.

Comments in support of the proposal or objections, including the grounds upon which they are made and the names and full address of the person making the objections, can be sent to the council.

The relevant email is parkingconsultations@threerivers.gov.uk.