A map dated 1991 shows changes over the last few decades including:
- Greenbanks, which was constructed some time before 1974.
- Ashfields bridge prevents traffic from intersecting with the A41.
- Russell Lane no longer links with the A41 but still seems to be accessible from the Hempstead Road.
- The roundabout with the A405 has been constructed.
- The M25 slip road can also been seen. The M25 was built in sections and completed in Oct 1986.
- The contour lines on this map show that, as claimed in the sale particulars for “Lovely Modern Homes” in 1934, Minerva Drive and Goodwood Avenue do occupy some of the highest positions in Watford.
1992 Ridge Lane Playing Field Development
This area, at the corner of Ridge Lane and Hempstead Road, and the land to the left of Ridge Lane was shown as shaded, being excluded from the 1934 plan.
The notes on the plan show it as a sports area and, whilst there were no tennis courts or cricket pitch, it was for many years a Sports Ground.
Corner plot – In Dec 1992 permission was given for “Residential development comprising 29 no. four bedroom and 12 no. three bedroom detached houses.”
1994 New Greenbanks Care Home
In 1988 a new forty place day centre and access road was approved – and in 1994 permission was granted. “94/0451/9 – Land East Of Greenbanks EPH Greenbank Road Watford WD1 3JR Conditional Planning Permission Granted Proposed sixty place elderly persons home and twenty-five place day centre.” “Greenbanks Nursing Home is also a large plan building with communal space and car parking. It dates from 1994.” CoA 2011. The home provides 66-bed residential care and dementia care and is run by RUNWOOD Homes.
