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179 in the last 90 days34 in the last 306 in the last 1484% approveddecisions typically take 49 days

Source: Watford Borough Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 186 · received or decided in the last 90 days

6 Bowmans Green Watford Hertfordshire WD25 9UE
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.00m for which the maximum height would be 2.80m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.80m
PendingHouseholder Permitted DevelopmentReceived 21 Oct 202626/00835/HPD
10 Armand Close Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4SQ
Conversion of existing side garage into habitable space, erection of part ground floor and adjacent first floor side extensions, extension of existing porch area, alterations front elevation bedroom window fenestration and installation of thermal insulation under new and retained tile hung walls first floor level
PendingFull householderReceived 16 Oct 202626/00821/FULH
22 Park Road Watford WD17 4QN
Details submitted for Condition 3. (Materials) pursuant to planning permission 21/00830/FUL
PendingDischarge of conditionsReceived 14 Oct 202626/00823/DISCON
101 Sussex Road Watford WD24 5HR
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.0m for which the maximum height would be 3.0m and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.0m
PendingReceived 13 Oct 202626/00805/HPD
101 Sussex Road Watford WD24 5HR
The erection of a single-storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.0m for which the maximum height would be 3.0m and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.0m and a single-storey side and rear extension,
PendingReceived 13 Oct 202626/00806/HPD

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Watford Borough Council received?

Watford Borough Council received 1,190 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 84%.

How long does Watford Borough Council take to decide applications?

Watford Borough Council takes an average of 49 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Watford Borough Council?

Watford Borough Council approves 84% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Watford Borough Council?

Submit your representation to Watford Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Watford Borough Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Watford Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Watford Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 461 appeals were lodged against Watford Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 35% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Watford Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Watford Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Watford Borough Council serves as the local authority for the Watford non-metropolitan district in south-west Hertfordshire, England. Located at the Town Hall on Hempstead Road, the council is composed of 36 councillors and a directly-elected mayor, making it a key player in local governance and planning applications in the area. Donna Nolan serves as Chief Executive since 2019.

The council area encompasses 9 towns and villages, including Watford. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Watford Borough Council received 1,190 planning applications. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (282), amendments (180), outline applications (111). 5 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

461 planning appeals were lodged against Watford Borough Council decisions, of which 146 were allowed and 273 were dismissed (35% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Watford Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Watford Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.