Search Watford planning applications
9 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Watford · updated daily · West Northamptonshire Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 10 Main Street Watford NN6 7UYApprovedProposed Single storey rear extension and two storey side extension. New access and re positioning of existing window.Full Planning PermissionReceived 29 Jan 2026Decided 9 Apr 20262026/0449/FULL
- Two Hides Farm Long Buckby Road Watford NN6 7XUApprovedChange of use from agricultural land to dwelling (use class C3). Erection of a residential annex.Full Planning PermissionReceived 9 Dec 2025Decided 23 Mar 20262025/5248/FULL
- Beech House Church Street Watford NN6 7URApprovedT1 semi mature Yew tree by a listed wall. To reduce the height to approx the apex of the garage roof and shape the sides accordingly, In order to keep the tree for amenity and privacy cover.Works to Trees (Preservation Order)Received 12 May 2025Decided 15 Jul 20252025/2042/TPO
- Land adjacent to 10 Main Street, Watford, NN6 7UYApprovedVariation of condition 2 of approved 2023/6605/FULL [Detached Dwelling and Associated Works at 10 Main St] to vary the following :- a Brick Arched Heads to North Elevation omitted, b) Omission of 1st Floor window, c) Utility side access door added, d) Bathroom window relocated from Eastern to Southern Elevation (milk glazed) e) Southern Elevation Window/Patio Doors handed, f) En-suite window (milk glazed) added to Western Elevation.Removal/Variation of Condition(s) Following Grant of Planning PermissionReceived 31 Jan 2025Decided 14 Aug 20252025/0544/S73
- Brockhill Lodge Long Buckby Road Watford NN6 7XUWithdrawnDetermination as to whether prior approval is required (under Class Q of Part 3 of the above Order) for the change of use of an agricultural building to a dwelling house (Use Class C3): Conversion of two barns (currently used for storage) to residential use in respect of: the transport and highways impact of the development; noise impacts of the development; contamination risks on the site; flooding risks on the site; whether the siting and location of the buildings makes it impractical or undesirable to change the use; and the design and external appearance of the building.Prior ApprovalReceived 15 Nov 2023Decided 4 Apr 20242024/0219/PA
Planning in Watford
Only 4 decisions near Watford in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Watford in the last 24 months, from West Northamptonshire Council's planning register.
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About Watford
Watford is a village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England, with a population that grew from 224 in 2001 to 320 by the 2011 Census. Notably, it houses the Watford Gap services, the UK's oldest motorway service station, situated directly on the M1 motorway and adjacent to the West Coast Main Line, making it a key point of interest for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 306 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Watford covers an area of approximately 1322.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
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.
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In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Watford.
The most common types were full planning applications (2), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1).