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Planning in West Watford

Approved
87%
86 of 98 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around West Watford

Postcode districts

WD18 192 applications in the last 12 monthsWD19 251 applications in the last 12 monthsWD17 281 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Watford Borough Council

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About West Watford

West Watford is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West 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 West 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, 229 planning applications were submitted near West Watford. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were amendments (36), full planning applications (24), outline applications (18).

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Watford?
In the last 24 months, 229 planning applications were submitted near West Watford. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near West Watford?
The average planning decision time near West Watford is 46 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 West Watford?
The planning approval rate near West Watford is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Watford?
The most common type of planning application near West Watford is amendment applications, with 36 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Watford?
You can search and track planning applications near West Watford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.