Garston, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Garston, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Garston are administered by Watford Borough Council. View the full Watford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 33,000
District: Watford
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Area Information
- Admin district: Watford
- Parliamentary constituency: Watford
- LSOA: Watford 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Garston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Garston.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Garston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Garston.
- - Flat 1 Summer Vale Court 750 St Albans Road Watford WD25 9FH
Lawful development certificate for internal alterations to create the provision of an additional bedroom
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - 26/00293/FUL - 8 Holtsmere Close Watford WD25 9NG
Demolition of existing detached bungalow and construction 2x new detached houses.
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-02 - 26/00377/FUL - Storage Depot 524 St Albans Road Watford WD24 7RX
Erection of second tier of storage container units above existing ground level storage units and access staircases
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-05-19 - - 1 Sixth Avenue Watford WD25 9QA
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 3.00m and for which the height of the eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 498 St Albans Road Watford WD24 6QU
Retrospective application for existing use of garden outbuilding ancilllary to main dwellinghouse for use as home gym including separate bathroom and storage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 3 Biddenham Court First Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD25 9PT
Installation of a dropped kerb and driveway
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 1 Lansdowne Close Watford Hertfordshire WD25 9RE
Erection of single storey rear infill extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 28 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 0DH
Proposed hip to gable loft dormer with two front roof lights and rear balcony, first floor front infill extension, internal alteration and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Building 1 Building Research Establishment Bucknalls Lane Garston Hertfordshire
Ground Control are contracted by Cornerstone (CTIL) to carry out tree works on behalf of Vodafone and O2/Telefonica. Vodafone/O2 have identified a mast that is scheduled to be upgraded, and have instr
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 512 St Albans Road Watford WD24 6QU
Erection of double and single storey side and rear extension and loft conversion with hip-to-gabke, rear dormer and three front rooflights.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Watford | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 70 Fourth Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD25 9QQ
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 3.10m and for which the height of the eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Watford | Date: 2025-01-20
View full details - - Langley House 698 St Albans Road Watford WD25 9FG
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Drawings) of planning permission 23/01073/FUL to allow increase in height of the Air Source Heat Pump. Shift location of 2.5 metres.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Watford | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - 77 Bushey Mill Crescent Watford Hertfordshire WD24 7RB
Erection of ground floor wrap around extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Watford | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 61 Bushey Mill Crescent Watford Hertfordshire WD24 7RA
Erection of two storey side extension, conservatory alterations, demolition of garage, floor plan redesign and all associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Watford | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Garston in Hertfordshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Garston a particularly low-crime area.
Garston has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Nascot, Old Brickett Wood. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Garston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bricket Wood Common SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Garston
In the last 24 months, 137 planning applications were submitted near Garston. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Garston.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Garston were full planning applications (46), outline applications (32), amendments (24). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 103 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 105 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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