Search North Watford planning applications

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

Showing 1 to 5 of 49 · received or decided in the last 90 days

1 Rounton Close Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4DUAwaiting decisionWorks to pine tree under Woodland W1 TPO No.15 - fell dead 25m tree causing regular falling branches, endangering residents in garden, pedestrians on footpath and risk of damage to propertyReceived 10 Nov 202626/00885/TPO5
288 St Albans Road Watford WD24 6PEAwaiting decisionChange of use from commercial accounts office to residentialReceived 9 Nov 202626/00868/FUL
22 Northfield Gardens Watford WD24 7REAwaiting decisionRetrospective erection of single storey rear extension and loft conversion with roof lights.Received 5 Nov 202626/00850/FULH
1-24 Harmonia Court Nascot Wood Road Watford WD17 4BTAwaiting decisionWorks to tree T9 - Sycamore under TPO-No.228 - multi-stemmed 12-meter-tall tree growing within 6m of the main building has a large cavity at the base of the two large stems on the building side of the tree, dismantle these two stems safely to remove the risk of failure toward the propertyReceived 3 Nov 202626/00873/TPO5
72 Bushey Mill Crescent Watford Hertfordshire WD24 7RDAwaiting decisionThe 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 3.25m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.90mReceived 28 Oct 202626/00855/HPD

Planning in North Watford

Approved: 80%; 148 of 183 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

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

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Around North Watford

Postcode districts

WD24 158 applications in the last 12 monthsWD17 281 applications in the last 12 monthsWD25 273 applications in the last 12 monthsWD2WD1 1 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 North Watford

North Watford, located in Watford, Hertfordshire, is a predominantly residential area that emerged during the 19th century as the town expanded. Its historical development may influence current planning applications, making it a key region for residential projects and community enhancements.

Property prices in North Watford show an average sale price of £446,080, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, North Watford 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 North Watford, 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, 322 planning applications were submitted near North Watford. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (73), amendments (54), outline applications (34).

12 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (42% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near North Watford?

In the last 24 months, 322 planning applications were submitted near North Watford. The approval rate is 80%.

How long do planning decisions take near North Watford?

The average planning decision time near North Watford is 48 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 North Watford?

The planning approval rate near North Watford is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near North Watford?

The most common type of planning application near North Watford is full planning applications, with 73 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near North Watford?

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