16 Ridgehurst Avenue Leavesden Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7AY Data via plota.co.uk

26/00363/FULH - Full householder Decided

Proposal

Erection of a single storey side and rear extension with roof lights. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
13 May 2026
No further action
18 Jun 2026

No further action on 18 Jun 2026 · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Watford
Application type
Full householder
Postcode
WD25 7AY
Received
13 May 2026
Validated
13 May 2026
Ward
TR Leavesden
Parish
TR Abbots Langley Parish Council
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
No further action
Decision date
18 Jun 2026
Agent
L Architects

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14922327
Env. assessment
No
Watford
Planning Authority Score
5.9/10
Average
#104 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Watford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #76 out of 292. 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.

One of the strictest councils
only 82% 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, 2025
79%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #268 of 292
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #264 of 292
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #76 of 292
19%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #18 of 292
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