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Planning applications in WD17

We hold 1,576 planning applications for the WD17 postcode area, 247 of them submitted in the past year. 88% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 50 days. The area is covered by Watford, Three Rivers, Harrow.

1,576
applications held
247
in the past year
88%
approved
50 days
median decision

Towns and villages in WD17

Councils covering WD17

Watford (1,564)Three Rivers (9)Harrow (1)Hertfordshire (1)Hertsmere (1)

Recent applications in WD17

Pending
23 Sept 202626/00613/FUL · Received: Thu 06 Aug 2026 · Validated: Wed 23 Sep 2026
137 - 139 St Albans Road Watford WD17 1RAWatford

Erection of a single storey rear extension and external alterations to create one additional flat and enlarge an existing flat.

Pending
23 Sept 202626/00613/FUL · Received: Thu 06 Aug 2026 · Validated: Wed 23 Sep 2026
137 - 139 St Albans Road Watford WD17 1RAWatford

Erection of a single storey rear extension and external alterations to create one additional flat and enlarge an existing flat.

Pending
22 Sept 202626/00744/TPO · Received: Tue 22 Sep 2026 · Validated: Tue 22 Sep 2026
223 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HHWatford

Works to trees under A1 TPO.226 Fell Ash (T1) - Conifer (T2) - due to damaging the front wall

Pending
17 Sept 202626/00733/TCA · Received: Thu 17 Sep 2026 · Validated: Thu 17 Sep 2026
3 Essex Road Watford WD17 4ELWatford

Works to fell dead Judas Tree in conservation area

Pending
17 Sept 202626/00733/TCA · Received: Thu 17 Sep 2026 · Validated: Thu 17 Sep 2026
3 Essex Road Watford WD17 4ELWatford

Works to fell dead Judas Tree in conservation area

Pending
15 Sept 202626/00638/FUL · Received: Thu 13 Aug 2026 · Validated: Tue 15 Sep 2026
31 Nascot Wood Road Watford WD17 4WEWatford

Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of a replacement two-storey detached 4-bedroom dwelling, together with a detached ancillary outbuilding, associated landscaping, vehicle parking, and all associated external works.

Pending
15 Sept 202626/00638/FUL · Received: Thu 13 Aug 2026 · Validated: Tue 15 Sep 2026
31 Nascot Wood Road Watford WD17 4WEWatford

Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of a replacement two-storey detached 4-bedroom dwelling, together with a detached ancillary outbuilding, associated landscaping, vehicle parking, and all associated external works.

Pending
15 Sept 202626/00728/TPO · Received: Tue 15 Sep 2026 · Validated: Tue 15 Sep 2026
12 Nascot Wood Road Watford WD17 4SAWatford

Works to tree/s under Group TPO.230 - T1 & T2 Two Beech trees overhanging footpath/road to reduce the crown by 25-30% approximately 2-3 meters off crown and raise the canopy to 5 meters approximately. The trees are overhanging a footpath and road, rubbing on power lines and could be dangerous if the lateral branches start to break or fall in the bad weather.

Pending
15 Sept 202626/00728/TPO · Received: Tue 15 Sep 2026 · Validated: Tue 15 Sep 2026
12 Nascot Wood Road Watford WD17 4SAWatford

Works to tree/s under Group TPO.230 - T1 & T2 Two Beech trees overhanging footpath/road to reduce the crown by 25-30% approximately 2-3 meters off crown and raise the canopy to 5 meters approximately. The trees are overhanging a footpath and road, rubbing on power lines and could be dangerous if the lateral branches start to break or fall in the bad weather.

Pending
14 Sept 202626/00726/LDC · Received: Mon 14 Sep 2026 · Validated: Mon 14 Sep 2026
3 Coningesby Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3BDWatford

Lawful development certificate for proposed new front porch and conversion of the existing garage into a habitable space

Pending
14 Sept 202626/00725/FULH · Received: Mon 14 Sep 2026 · Validated: Mon 14 Sep 2026
25 Bellamy Close Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4RNWatford

Erection of single storey rear extension.

Pending
14 Sept 202626/00724/FULH · Received: Mon 14 Sep 2026 · Validated: Mon 14 Sep 2026
8 Richmond Drive Watford WD17 3BGWatford

Demolition of existing garage to side and erection of single storey side extension

Pending
14 Sept 202626/00725/FULH · Received: Mon 14 Sep 2026 · Validated: Mon 14 Sep 2026
25 Bellamy Close Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4RNWatford

Erection of single storey rear extension.

Pending
14 Sept 202626/00724/FULH · Received: Mon 14 Sep 2026 · Validated: Mon 14 Sep 2026
8 Richmond Drive Watford WD17 3BGWatford

Demolition of existing garage to side and erection of single storey side extension

Pending
14 Sept 202626/00726/LDC · Received: Mon 14 Sep 2026 · Validated: Mon 14 Sep 2026
3 Coningesby Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3BDWatford

Lawful development certificate for proposed new front porch and conversion of the existing garage into a habitable space

Pending
10 Sept 202626/00719/TPO · Received: Thu 10 Sep 2026 · Validated: Thu 10 Sep 2026
1B Temple Close Watford WD17 3DRWatford

Works to trees under TPO175 Indian Bean Tree - pollard of 2metres crown reduction (hanging over road and interfering with overhead telephone cables).

Pending
10 Sept 202626/00719/TPO · Received: Thu 10 Sep 2026 · Validated: Thu 10 Sep 2026
1B Temple Close Watford WD17 3DRWatford

Works to trees under TPO175 Indian Bean Tree - pollard of 2metres crown reduction (hanging over road and interfering with overhead telephone cables).

Pending
9 Sept 202626/00705/HPD · Received: Fri 04 Sep 2026 · Validated: Wed 09 Sep 2026
115 Parkside Drive Watford WD17 3AYWatford

The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 8.00m for which the maximum height would be 3.00m and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.00m

Pending
9 Sept 202626/00698/FULH · Received: Wed 02 Sep 2026 · Validated: Wed 09 Sep 2026
15 Wentworth Close Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4LWWatford

Erection of double and single storey front, side and rear extensions with internal alterations

Pending
9 Sept 202626/00705/HPD · Received: Fri 04 Sep 2026 · Validated: Wed 09 Sep 2026
115 Parkside Drive Watford WD17 3AYWatford

The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 8.00m for which the maximum height would be 3.00m and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.00m

Pending
9 Sept 202626/00698/FULH · Received: Wed 02 Sep 2026 · Validated: Wed 09 Sep 2026
15 Wentworth Close Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4LWWatford

Erection of double and single storey front, side and rear extensions with internal alterations

Pending
7 Sept 202626/00708/FULH · Received: Mon 07 Sep 2026 · Validated: Mon 07 Sep 2026
88 Church Road Watford WD17 4PUWatford

Erection of single storey rear extension, replacement windows and doors, changes to openings on left elevation.

Pending
7 Sept 202626/00709/NONMAT · Received: Mon 07 Sep 2026 · Validated: Mon 07 Sep 2026
223 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HHWatford

Non - material amendment pursuant to planning permission 25/00993/FULH for proposed relocation of the front porch, addition of Tudor detailing to the front elevation and replacement of a window to the rear elevation with a 4-panel door

Pending
7 Sept 202626/00708/FULH · Received: Mon 07 Sep 2026 · Validated: Mon 07 Sep 2026
88 Church Road Watford WD17 4PUWatford

Erection of single storey rear extension, replacement windows and doors, changes to openings on left elevation.

Pending
7 Sept 202626/00709/NONMAT · Received: Mon 07 Sep 2026 · Validated: Mon 07 Sep 2026
223 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HHWatford

Non - material amendment pursuant to planning permission 25/00993/FULH for proposed relocation of the front porch, addition of Tudor detailing to the front elevation and replacement of a window to the rear elevation with a 4-panel door

Pending
4 Sept 202626/00704/LDC · Received: Fri 04 Sep 2026 · Validated: Fri 04 Sep 2026
268 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 4LYWatford

Lawful development certificate for proposed hip to gable loft conversion to extend main ridge line and rear dormer

Pending
4 Sept 202626/1404/DIS · Received: Wed 02 Sep 2026 · Validated: Fri 04 Sep 2026
Lidl Great Britain Limited Hempstead Road Watford HertfordshireThree Rivers

Discharge of Condition 26 (Verification Report) pursuant to planning permission 24/1568/FUL

Pending
3 Sept 202626/00702/TPO
40-73 Tunnel Wood Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4GDWatford

Works to various trees under woodland group TPO No.23 (refer to aboricultural report)

Pending
3 Sept 202626/00702/TPO · Received: Thu 03 Sep 2026 · Validated: Thu 03 Sep 2026
40-73 Tunnel Wood Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4GDWatford

Works to various trees under woodland group TPO No.23 (refer to aboricultural report)

Pending
3 Sept 202626/00700/LDC · Received: Thu 03 Sep 2026 · Validated: Thu 03 Sep 2026
13 Orchard Close Watford WD17 3DUWatford

Lawful Development Certificate for a hip to gable loft conversion with three skylights on the front slope.

Pending
1 Sept 202626/00670/NONMAT
94 - 98 St Albans Road And 114 St Albans Road WatfordWatford

Non - material amendment pursuant to planning permission 19/00507/FULM for removal of artificial grass, replacement with granite sett paving to match existing and installation of seats and tables ground level block 2

Pending
1 Sept 202626/00670/NONMAT · Received: Mon 24 Aug 2026 · Validated: Tue 01 Sep 2026
94 - 98 St Albans Road And 114 St Albans Road WatfordWatford

Non - material amendment pursuant to planning permission 19/00507/FULM for removal of artificial grass, replacement with granite sett paving to match existing and installation of seats and tables ground level block 2

Pending
1 Sept 202626/00673/FULH
37 Harford Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3DQWatford

Erection of a single storey wrap around extension & first floor rear extension

Pending
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28 Aug 202626/00692/TCA
Open Space Right Hand Side Watford Central Library Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3EUWatford

Works to trees in conservation area - crown reduce x2 coastal redwoods, fell x1 coastal redwood and pollard x1 lime tree

Pending
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Advertising
27 Aug 202626/00686/ADV
The Centre Management Suite Intu Watford 201 The Harlequin Watford WD17 2UBWatford

Consent to display installation of eight internally illuminated elevation signs and one internally illuminated car park entrance sign to the eastern elevation of Harlequin Shopping Centre

Pending
26 Aug 202626/00681/FUL
Blackwood 4A Bay Tree Walk Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4YXWatford

Demolition of the existing dwelling and ancillary buildings and erection of three detached dwellings with associated access, parking, landscaping and private amenity space.

Pending
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Trees
24 Aug 202626/00675/TPO
169 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HFWatford

Works to fell 9 trees under group TPO.No.3 - causing damage to the hard landscaping, infrastructure and drainage at the front of the property - T1 Lawson Cypress, T2 Yew, T3 Lawson Cypress, T4 Yew, T5 Western Red Cedar, T6 Lawson Cypress, T7 Lawson Cypress, T8 Lawson Cypress and T9 Sawara Cypress

Pending
21 Aug 202626/00632/ADV
47 The Parade High Street Watford WD17 1LJWatford

Consent to display a new front fascia sign and projecting sign to replace existing sign.

Pending
21 Aug 202626/00663/DISCON · Received: Fri 21 Aug 2026 · Validated: Fri 21 Aug 2026
Land To The South Of Multi Storey Car Park Riverwell Square Shrodells Road Watford HertfordshireWatford

Details submitted for Condition 24 (Accoustic Report) pursuant to planning permission 24/01103/FULM

Pending
21 Aug 202626/00663/DISCON
Land To The South Of Multi Storey Car Park Riverwell Square Shrodells Road Watford HertfordshireWatford

Details submitted for Condition 24 (Accoustic Report) pursuant to planning permission 24/01103/FULM

Pending
19 Aug 202626/00657/FULH
36 The Gardens Watford WD17 3DWWatford

Erection of a single storey rear extension with amendments to roof over existing rear projection.

Pending
19 Aug 202626/00657/FULH · Received: Tue 18 Aug 2026 · Validated: Wed 19 Aug 2026
36 The Gardens Watford WD17 3DWWatford

Erection of a single storey rear extension with amendments to roof over existing rear projection.

Pending
18 Aug 202626/00627/FULH
96 Langley Road Watford WD17 4PJWatford

Erection of front and rear extensions including loft extension.

Pending
17 Aug 202626/00643/FULH
11 Roughwood Close Watford WD17 3HNWatford

Erection of double storey rear and side extension and loft conversion including rear dormer and x3 front roof lights

Pending
14 Aug 202626/00644/FULH · Received: Fri 14 Aug 2026 · Validated: Fri 14 Aug 2026
16 Garden Close Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3DPWatford

Erection of a two storey side extension with new two storey gables entrance atrium and front two-storey bay. Single storey side extension to left hand side to house the new garage and single storey rear infill extension no more than 6m`s deep from the original wall.

Pending
14 Aug 202626/00641/CTR · Received: Fri 14 Aug 2026 · Validated: Fri 14 Aug 2026
317 - 319 Lower High Street Watford WD17 2JDWatford

Notification of change of use of both buildings located on the site to provide a total of 8 x 1 bedroom flats.

Pending
14 Aug 202626/00641/CTR
317 - 319 Lower High Street Watford WD17 2JDWatford

Notification of change of use of both buildings located on the site to provide a total of 8 x 1 bedroom flats.

Pending
14 Aug 202626/00644/FULH
16 Garden Close Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3DPWatford

Erection of a two storey side extension with new two storey gables entrance atrium and front two-storey bay. Single storey side extension to left hand side to house the new garage and single storey rear infill extension no more than 6m`s deep from the original wall.

Pending
12 Aug 202626/00633/LBC · Received: Wed 12 Aug 2026 · Validated: Wed 12 Aug 2026
O'Neills Station Road Watford WD17 1ETWatford

Listed building consent for new signage and lights station road elevation, to train station and to car park. Comprising of internally illuminated signs, O'Neill's built up letter, cabochon lightbulb lighting, up and down lighters to replace all existing lanterns, flood lights, high tac arlon vinyl, push through sign, oversized sign written roundle, digitally printed images and digital media screen signs.

Pending
12 Aug 202626/00633/LBC
O'Neills Station Road Watford WD17 1ETWatford

Listed building consent for new signage and lights station road elevation, to train station and to car park. Comprising of of internally illuminated signs, O'Neill's built up letter, cabochon lightbulb lighting, up and down lighters to replace all existing lanterns, flood lights, high tac arlon vinyl, push through sign, oversized sign written roundle, digitally printed images and digital media screen signs.