When the Draft Local Plan consultation opened on Monday, residents found that they were unable to register to use the website or if they could, found it impossible to navigate to the relevant green belt sites.

Following complaints to Little Bushey Community and local councillors, Hertsmere were forced to rethink the website and extend the consultation period.

Labour and Liberal Democrat opposition councillors ensured that the deadline was extended to Monday 6 December, although some called for the consultation process to be abandoned.

Residents are also able to email objections to local.plan@hertsmere.gov.uk or send a letter to Local Plan Consultation, Hertsmere Borough Council, Borehamwood WD6 9SR