Shrodells Unit Watford General Hospital Vicarage Road Watford WD18 0HB Data via plota.co.uk

26/00485/LDC - Lawful Development Certificate Approved

Proposal

Lawful development certificate for proposed single storey extension to Shrodells Unit Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
26 Jun 2026
Approved
20 Jul 2026

Approved on 20 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 28 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Watford
Application type
Lawful Development Certificate
Postcode
WD18 0HB
Received
26 Jun 2026
Validated
26 Jun 2026
Ward
Vicarage
Case officer
Show
Decision
Grant Lawful Development Certificate
Decision date
20 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
BDP

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15034939
Env. assessment
No
Watford
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#96 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Watford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #41 out of 296. Only 21% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Watford is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 81% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Watford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
79%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #268 of 296
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #276 of 296
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #41 of 296
21%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #21 of 296
66%
Minor dwellings approved
41 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
43%
Change of use approved
7 decided
526
Total decisions
111 refused in the year to March 2026