Grove Court

It is anticipated that this programme of building works will last 24 months. We will keep residents informed of the progress throughout the programme. Current anticipated build completion date is August 2026.

Core working hours are 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays.

The blocks that are being demolished were not fit for purpose. They are being replaced with modern, accessible and energy efficient homes suitable for the modern standard of living.

Hoarding has been erected around the development site to minimise dust.  The contractor deploys site staff to sweep and wash down the roadways and pavements outside the site regularly throughout the day and a road sweeper vehicle is also used on the roadways when increased deliveries are expected.  The contractor also implements a tyre washing station, to ensure that all vehicles have their wheels washed before leaving site.

Each new home will have an allocated parking space as part of the regeneration project along with additional visitors parking.  These spaces will sit inside of the site footprint and will not affect any existing parking on the estate roads.

For any concerns regarding parking on the estate or in Three Rivers generally, please contact Three Rivers District Council on parking@threerivers.gov.uk/  or Hertfordshire County Council on 0300 123 4047 or email cshighways@hertfordshire.gov.uk

These new homes will be made available for social and affordable rent to local residents through the housing register, which is managed by Three Rivers District Council. Find out more about joining the housing register at www.threerivers.gov.uk/services/housing/apply-for-a-home.

The project is following the Tree Survey Report and Tree Protection Plans in line with the planning application. A landscaping scheme was approved by the Local Authority as part of the planning process. Our contractors, Howarth are working with an independent tree consultant to make sure they deliver on the plan and are regularly monitoring the protection of existing trees around the site.

There is a landscaped strip between the car park and neighbouring plots. There are no significant ground level adjustments planned, and Howarth Contractors will ensure existing fences remain stable. The issue of residents’ privacy was thoroughly considered during the planning application, and the new building is farther from the boundary than the previous one.

Yes, tree protection fencing has been set up according to the tree protection plan. An independent tree consultant has reviewed and regularly monitors this during construction. They are confident that the works will not damage the existing trees. 

Yes, Howarth Contractors are required to deliver social value as part of their contract with Thrive Homes. They are working with local colleges and schools to offer community benefits. More information will be available soon and we welcome all suggestions from the community to influence the social value approach for this development. We will update this section with more details when we have them.

Howarth Contractors are installing three bird boxes (swift boxes or similar) in accordance with the approved ecological reports.

Not due to the proposed works. Thrive are providing a like for like heating system and billing arrangements will remain the same. Thrive are in a contract with EDF and rates will only be adjusted under existing arrangements.

Any disruption will be kept to a minimum. We are replacing the boiler house in the communal garden and the majority of works will be carried out outside the flats only.

Our engineers may require access to undertake some minor adjustments to radiators in the flats and you will be given advance notice of this.

Yes. They are modern, high efficiency (A rated) condensing boilers and should have a lot less repair issues.

No. It will be a similar size and height to a garden shed. Thrive are looking to locate it at the back fence boundary to take up less space.