Leavesden Green, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leavesden Green, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Leavesden Green are administered by Three Rivers District Council. View the full Three Rivers District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Leavesden Green
Leavesden is a vibrant residential and commercial area situated in the northern part of Watford, England, bordered by the M25 and M1 motorways. This locality is managed by two councils: Watford Borough Council and Three Rivers District Council. The adjacent Leavesden Green community spans both jurisdictions, making it an important area for potential planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £446,080 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Three Rivers
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Hertfordshire
- LSOA: Three Rivers 002G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leavesden Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leavesden Green.
- 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 Leavesden Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
38 planning applications found near Leavesden Green.
- 26/00519/NONMAT · Received: Wed 08 Jul 2026 · Validated: Wed 08 Jul 2026 - Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP
Non - material amendment pursuant to planning permission 25/00723/VARM for variation of plans listed under Condition 2 (building 18)
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-07-08 - - Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP
Non - material amendment pursuant to planning permission 25/00723/VARM for variation of plans listed under Condition 2 (building 18)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - 26/0998/FUL · Received: Thu 18 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - 16 Ridgehurst Avenue Leavesden Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7AY
Construction of single storey side and rear extensions.
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-06-22 - 26/00400/FULH · Received: Thu 28 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - 86 High Road Watford WD25 7LJ
Proposed conversion of loft to habitable space with roof alterations to include increase in ridge height and insertion of roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-18 - 26/00400/FULH - 86 High Road Watford WD25 7LJ
Proposed conversion of loft to habitable space with roof alterations to include increase in ridge height and insertion of roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-18 - - 16 Ridgehurst Avenue Leavesden Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7AY
Construction of single storey side and rear extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - 26/0789/NMA - Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning permission 25/1545/FUL to allow Erection of 2no. cat access ladders and a change to the placement of the proposed signage.
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-18 - 26/0781/NAC - Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP
Neighbouring Authority Consultation: Watford Borough Council - Details submitted for Condition 23 (partial discharge phase 1 Surface Water Drainage) pursuant to planning permission 23/01023/VARM
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-14 - 26/0780/NAC - 16 Ridgehurst Avenue Leavesden
Neighbouring Authority Consultation: Erection of a single storey side and rear extension with roof lights - Watford Borough Council - 26/00363/FULH
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-14 - 26/00363/FULH - 16 Ridgehurst Avenue Leavesden Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7AY
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension with roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-05-13 - 26/00345/DISCON - Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP
Details submitted for Condition 23. (partial discharge SuDS Management and Maintenance Strategy- phases 3, 5 and 8) pursuant to planning permission 25/00723/VARM
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-05-05 - - Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP
Details submitted for Condition 23. (partial discharge SuDS Management and Maintenance Strategy- phases 3, 5 and 8) pursuant to planning permission 25/00723/VARM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - 26/0719/DIS - Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP
Discharge of condition 25 (SuDS - Management and Maintenance Plan - Phases 3, 5 and 8) pursuant to planning permission 25/1308/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-01 - - 6 Hercules Way Leavesden Hertfordshire
Change of use of part of the ground floor to use as a children's nursery (Use Class E(f)) together with the provision of a new formalised entrance and associated landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP
Non material amendment to planning permission 25/0743/RSP (prefabricated 'portacabins' for use as a school in association with on site filming activities for a temporary period) to allow for extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 16 Ridgehurst Avenue Leavesden Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7AY
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: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP
Non-material amendment to planning permission 25/1545/FUL to replace the approved window in the consented scheme with the retention of the existing double doors, maintaining the existing access route
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 17 Edson Close Leavesden Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7BX
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Conversion of garage into habitable accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP
Erection of a bus shelter adjacent to the North Site Multi-deck Car Park
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 4 Braham Crescent Leavesden Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7NN
Construction of single storey front extension (porch), single storey rear extension, loft conversion into habitable accommodation including front and rear rooflights, addition of flank ground floor wi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-03-11
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A brief summary of Leavesden Green in Hertfordshire
Leavesden is a vibrant residential and commercial area situated in the northern part of Watford, England, bordered by the M25 and M1 motorways. This locality is managed by two councils: Watford Borough Council and Three Rivers District Council. The adjacent Leavesden Green community spans both jurisdictions, making it an important area for potential planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Leavesden Green show an average sale price of £446,080, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Leavesden Green a particularly low-crime area.
Leavesden Green 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 Leavesden Green 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.
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Planning Activity in Leavesden Green
In the last 24 months, 79 planning applications were submitted near Leavesden Green. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Leavesden Green.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Leavesden Green were full planning applications (23), outline applications (19), amendments (16). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 62 smaller schemes were submitted.
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: 21 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 56 applications
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