41 The Harebreaks Watford WD24 6NE

Pending consideration 26/00369/FULH
Council
Date received
14 May 2026
Date validated
14 May 2026
Postcode
WD24 6NE

Description

Erection of single storey front and side extension following demolition of existing front porch Works would be identical in form to the consent at no.69 - 22/00719/FULH.

Watford
Planning Authority Score
5.9/10
Average
#102 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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

One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
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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
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #76 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