Local Plan & Reg 19
We are still awaiting news about Reg 19 – there is an impasse between the Government and Three Rivers District Council. For those who don’t know or are new the area, here is a timeline of the most recent events so far:
Timeline
| Date | Event | Decision | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Still awaiting news! | ||
| 25 Mar 2026 | TRDC letter responding to Minister | Intervention deemed inappropriate and should be withdrawn | Three Rivers District Council response |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Minister issues Intervention Letter | Nine directions issued to the Council | Government intervention |
| 19 Feb 2026 | TRDC explanatory note sent to Minister | Evidence to Government submitted | Three Rivers District Council response |
| 5 Feb 2026 | Minister issues Holding Direction letter | Regulation 19 & consultation paused due to only 56% of housing requirement met | Government intervention |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Extraordinary Full Council agree Reg 19 Part 1 & Part 2 documents | TRDC approved draft Local Plan for Reg 19 consultation based on Evidence base | Three Rivers District Council decision |
Further information from Three Rivers District Council website:
New Local Plan: https://www.threerivers.gov.uk/services/planning/planning-policy/new-local-plan?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Joint Residents’ Association responses to Government intervention:
First open letter to Gagan Mohindra MP from Three Rivers Joint Residents’ Association (JRA)
Second open letter responding to Gagan’s position from Joint Residents’ Association
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