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Planning in Garston

Approved
86%
72 of 84 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Garston in the last 24 months, from Watford Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Garston

Postcode districts

WD25 272 applications in the last 12 monthsWD24 157 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Watford Borough Council

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About Garston

Garston is a suburban village located in Hertfordshire, England, seamlessly integrated with Watford. While it maintains its distinct local identity, it functions primarily as a suburb. The area falls within the Stanborough, Woodside, and Meriden wards of Watford, with a few streets extending into the Hertsmere district, making it a relevant location for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 33,000. It sits within the Watford district.

The area around Garston has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Garston planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Garston, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 185 planning applications were submitted near Garston. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (48), outline applications (35), amendments (24).

7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (71% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Garston?
In the last 24 months, 185 planning applications were submitted near Garston. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Garston?
The average planning decision time near Garston is 43 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Garston?
The planning approval rate near Garston is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Garston?
The most common type of planning application near Garston is full planning applications, with 48 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Garston?
You can search and track planning applications near Garston on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.