100 Langley Way Watford WD17 3EE

Pending consideration 26/00325/LDC
Council
Date received
27 Apr 2026
Date validated
27 Apr 2026
Postcode
WD17 3EE

Description

Lawful development certificate for proposed conversion of existing garage as a habitable garden room

6.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#79 of 282

Watford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #35 out of 282. Only 19% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% 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 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

Watford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
79%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #260 of 282
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #255 of 282
93%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #35 of 282
19%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #18 of 282
59%
Minor dwellings approved
44 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
56%
Change of use approved
9 decided
522
Total decisions
109 refused in 2025