Search Holywell planning applications

16 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Holywell · updated daily · Watford Borough Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 16 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Building 3 Suites 5-6 Hatters Lane Watford Hertfordshire WD18 8YGAwaiting decisionPart change of use of building 3 (Class E(g) / B2 / B8) to use as a medical facility (Class E(e)); external alterations including gas storage and a liquid nitrogen generator.Received 14 Oct 202626/1598/FUL
2 Euston Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD18 7SYAwaiting decisionErection of a part single part two-storey side extension and change of use of an existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 5-bedroom, 5-person House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4), with cycle parking and refuse storage facilities.Received 13 Oct 202626/00808/FUL
344 Hagden Lane Watford WD18 7SHAwaiting decisionErection of a front porch and a single storey rear extension.Received 12 Oct 202626/00804/FULH
11 The Chase Watford WD18 7JQAwaiting decisionThe 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 3.3m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.8mHouseholder Permitted DevelopmentReceived 9 Oct 202626/00822/HPD
78 Gade Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD18 7LJAwaiting decisionConversion of existing garage into a habitable space with a front window, to create a separate one bedroom self contained flat with garden, including bin and cycle storage.Received 30 Sep 202626/00664/FUL

Planning in Holywell

Approved: 81%; 58 of 70 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

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

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Around Holywell

Postcode districts

WD18 192 applications in the last 12 monthsWD3 851 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Watford Borough Council

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About Holywell

Holywell is a town located within the non-metropolitan district of Watford in Hertfordshire, England. Situated 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Central London, it lies along the banks of the River Colne, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its strategic location and local amenities. It sits within the Watford district.

Property prices in Holywell show an average sale price of £207,575, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Holywell has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Holywell 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Holywell, 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, 160 planning applications were submitted near Holywell. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were amendments (24), full planning applications (22), outline applications (15). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Holywell?

In the last 24 months, 160 planning applications were submitted near Holywell. The approval rate is 81%.

How long do planning decisions take near Holywell?

The average planning decision time near Holywell is 52 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 Holywell?

The planning approval rate near Holywell is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Holywell?

The most common type of planning application near Holywell is amendment applications, with 24 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Holywell?

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