Watford, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Watford, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Watford are administered by Watford Borough Council. View the full Watford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Watford
Watford is a town and non-metropolitan district in Hertfordshire, England, located 15 miles northwest of Central London along the banks of the River Colne. Known for its vibrant community and strategic location, Watford presents various opportunities for planning applications, catering to both residential and commercial 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: Watford
- Parliamentary constituency: Watford
- LSOA: Watford 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Watford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Watford.
- 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 Watford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
780 planning applications found near Watford.
- - Land At The Avenues Farm Terrace Thomas Sawyer Way Watford Hertfordshire
Non - material amendment pursuant to planning permission 19/00779/FULM for amended proposed levels plan phase 5
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - The Eight Gardens Phase 2 Land At 94 To 98 St Albans Road And 114 St Albans Road Watford
Non - material amendment pursuant to planning permission 23/01052/VARM for condition 27 amended drawing balustrade between Blocks S3 and S4
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - 26/00495/TPO5 · Received: Mon 29 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 29 Jun 2026 - Brunswick Nursing Home 62 Stratford Road Watford WD17 4JB
Works to trees 5 day notice under TPO.60
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-29 - 26/00492/NONMAT · Received: Mon 29 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 29 Jun 2026 - 19 Pinewood Close Watford WD17 4NP
Non - material amendment pursuant to planning permission 24/00184/FULH for new juliette balcony on the loft floor side flank of house
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-29 - - Brunswick Nursing Home 62 Stratford Road Watford WD17 4JB
Works to trees 5 day notice under TPO.60
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 19 Pinewood Close Watford WD17 4NP
Non - material amendment pursuant to planning permission 24/00184/FULH for new juliette balcony on the loft floor side flank of house
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - 26/00470/DISCON · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 - 50 Clarendon Road Watford WD17 1TX
Details submitted for Condiiton 3 (Demolition Environmental Management Plan) pursuant to planning permission - 23/01101/VARM orignal 22/00484/FULM.
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-23 - 26/00470/DISCON - 50 Clarendon Road Watford WD17 1TX
Details submitted for Condiiton 3 (Demolition Environmental Management Plan) pursuant to planning permission - 23/01101/VARM orignal 22/00484/FULM.
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-23 - - Land At 94 To 98 St Albans Road And 114 St Albans Road Watford
Non material amendment for proposed change of wording condition 15 pursuant to planning application 23/01052/VARM
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 61 Park Road Watford WD17 4QJ
Erection of a first-floor extension over the existing flat roof (incorporating the scheme previously approved under ref: 26/00051/VAR) alongside a new loft conversion to provide additional habitable a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/00449/FULH - 61 Park Road Watford WD17 4QJ
Erection of a first-floor extension over the existing flat roof (incorporating the scheme previously approved under ref: 26/00051/VAR) alongside a new loft conversion to provide additional habitable a
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-15 - 26/00449/FULH · Received: Mon 15 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 15 Jun 2026 - 61 Park Road Watford WD17 4QJ
Erection of a first-floor extension over the existing flat roof (incorporating the scheme previously approved under ref: 26/00051/VAR) alongside a new loft conversion to provide additional habitable a
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-15 - 26/00445/FULH - 112 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 4LA
Part Retrospective - new window opening to side elevation of the main house.
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-12 - 26/00445/FULH · Received: Fri 12 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 12 Jun 2026 - 112 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 4LA
Part Retrospective - new window opening to side elevation of the main house.
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-12 - - 112 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 4LA
Part Retrospective - new window opening to side elevation of the main house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - 19 Lowestoft Road Watford WD24 5AX
Proposed roof alterations to form a dormer over first floor and rear dormer to existing roof and front roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/00410/FULH - 19 Lowestoft Road Watford WD24 5AX
Proposed roof alterations to form a dormer over first floor and rear dormer to existing roof and front roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-02 - - 16 Pinewood Close Watford WD17 4NP
Proposed conversion of garage to habitable space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 26/00394/FULH - 16 Pinewood Close Watford WD17 4NP
Proposed conversion of garage to habitable space.
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-05-26 - 26/00390/TPO - 26 Stratford Road Watford WD17 4QH
Works to Trees under TPO 138 Norway spruce (Picea abies) Approx. Diameter at 1.5m - 0.4m Approx. Height - 18m Approx. Crown Spread Diameter - 8m Location - See map Service - Section dismantle and grin
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-05-21
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A brief summary of Watford in Hertfordshire
Watford is a town and non-metropolitan district in Hertfordshire, England, located 15 miles northwest of Central London along the banks of the River Colne. Known for its vibrant community and strategic location, Watford presents various opportunities for planning applications, catering to both residential and commercial developments.
Property prices in Watford 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 Watford a particularly low-crime area.
Watford has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Nascot, Civic Core, St Mary's, High Street and King Street, The Square, Estcourt. 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 Watford 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Watford
In the last 24 months, 427 planning applications were submitted near Watford. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Watford.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Watford were full planning applications (140), amendments (94), tree works (56). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 20 medium-scale applications, 367 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
15 planning appeals were lodged, of which 7 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (47% 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: 98 applications
- Refused: 37 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 287 applications
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