40 Jubilee Road Watford Hertfordshire WD24 5HH

Pending consideration 26/00344/LDC
Council
Date received
1 May 2026
Date validated
1 May 2026
Postcode
WD24 5HH

Description

Lawfal development certificate for proposed demolition of existing conservatory and erection of 3m single storey extension. Eaves height 3m and maximum height of 3.8m

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