How long do planning decisions take near Kingswood?

The average planning decision time near Kingswood 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 Kingswood?

The planning approval rate near Kingswood is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kingswood?

The most common type of planning application near Kingswood is full planning applications, with 36 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kingswood?

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Kingswood, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kingswood, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Kingswood are administered by Watford Borough Council. View the full Watford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Watford
Parliamentary constituency: Watford
LSOA: Watford 002C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kingswood.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kingswood.

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 Kingswood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

52 planning applications found near Kingswood.

- 98 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 0EB
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
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-07-09
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26/00518/HPD · Received: Tue 07 Jul 2026 · Validated: Tue 07 Jul 2026 - 12 Kingswood Road Watford Hertfordshire WD25 0EE
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.50m for which the maximum height would be 3.95m and for which the height of the eaves
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-07-07
- 12 Kingswood Road Watford Hertfordshire WD25 0EE
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.50m for which the maximum height would be 3.95m and for which the height of the eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-07-07
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26/00459/LDC · Received: Tue 16 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 24 Jun 2026 - 206 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 7DE
Lawful development certificate for existing use of 6 person HMO since 3rd April 2025
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-24
26/00459/LDC - 206 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 7DE
Lawful development certificate for existing use of 6 person HMO since 3rd April 2025
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-24
- 9 St Michaels Drive Watford WD25 7JN
Erection of a single storey garden room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-22
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26/00471/FULH - 9 St Michaels Drive Watford WD25 7JN
Erection of a single storey garden room.
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-22
26/00471/FULH · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - 9 St Michaels Drive Watford WD25 7JN
Erection of a single storey garden room.
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-22
- 15 Briar Road Watford WD25 0HW
Erection of a single storey part front and side extension, along with internal re-configuration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-09
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26/00433/FULH · Received: Tue 09 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 09 Jun 2026 - 15 Briar Road Watford WD25 0HW
Erection of a single storey part front and side extension, along with internal re-configuration.
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-09
26/00433/FULH - 15 Briar Road Watford WD25 0HW
Erection of a single storey part front and side extension, along with internal re-configuration.
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-09
26/00429/HPD - 15 Briar Road Watford WD25 0HW
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 | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-08
- 15 Briar Road Watford WD25 0HW
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed hip-to-gable and rear facing dormer loft conversion with 2 X Velux windows in the front pitch roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-08
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- 15 Briar Road Watford WD25 0HW
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: 2026-06-08
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26/00430/LDC - 15 Briar Road Watford WD25 0HW
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed hip-to-gable and rear facing dormer loft conversion with 2 X Velux windows in the front pitch roof.
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-08
- 238 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 7DE
Proposed front garden alterations including proposed crossover
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-05
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26/00420/FULH - 238 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 7DE
Proposed front garden alterations including proposed crossover
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-05
- 50 Meadow Road Watford WD25 0JA
Erection of a single storey side/rear extension and alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-02
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- 48 Meadow Road Watford WD25 0JA
Erection of a single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-02
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26/00413/FULH - 48 Meadow Road Watford WD25 0JA
Erection of a single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-02

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A brief summary of Kingswood in Hertfordshire

Kingswood is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kingswood a particularly low-crime area.

Kingswood has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Macdonnell Gardens, Abbots Langley. 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 Kingswood includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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

Planning Activity in Kingswood

In the last 24 months, 111 planning applications were submitted near Kingswood. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Kingswood.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Kingswood were full planning applications (36), outline applications (23), amendments (19). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 80 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.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 18 applications
Refused: 4 applications
Withdrawn: 1 application
Awaiting decision: 88 applications

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