62 Hazel Tree Road Watford Hertfordshire WD24 6RQ

Pending consideration 26/00336/HPD
Council
Date received
30 Apr 2026
Date validated
30 Apr 2026
Postcode
WD24 6RQ

Description

The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6m for which the maximum height would be 3.40m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.70m

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