1 Birchmead Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4RU Data via plota.co.uk

26/00383/FULH - Full householder Approved
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Proposed infill rear extension, the removal of external chimney, alterations to side fenestration and internal alterations - AMENDED PLANS Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
19 May 2026
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Validated
26 May 2026
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Approved
17 Jul 2026

Approved on 17 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 23 Jul 2026

Documents 21

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF FULH - HOUSEHOLDER DECISION Decision · 17 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF OFFICER REPORT Officer Report · 17 Jul 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 16

PDF PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR Drawing Approved · 17 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED FRONT ELEVATION Drawing Approved · 17 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED FRONT ELEVATION Drawing · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED ROOF Drawing · 26 May 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING FRONT ELEVATION Drawing · 19 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED FRONT ELEVATION Drawing · 19 May 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING REAR ELEVATION Drawing · 19 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED REAR ELEVATION Drawing · 19 May 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING SIDE ELEVATIONS Drawing · 19 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SIDE ELEVATIONS Drawing · 19 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SECTIONS Drawing · 19 May 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING SECTION Drawing · 19 May 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING ROOF Drawing · 19 May 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING GROUND FLOOR Drawing · 19 May 2026 View ↗ PDF BLOCK PLAN Drawing · 19 May 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF Application Form Application Form · 19 May 2026 View ↗ PDF CIL Form CIL Form · 19 May 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF SITE LOCATION OS Extract · 19 May 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Watford
Application type
Full householder
Postcode
WD17 4RU
Received
19 May 2026
Validated
26 May 2026
Case officer
Show
Decision
Conditional Planning Permission
Decision date
17 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
JPB ARCHITECTS

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14925103
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024 Approved
5 Day Notice- Works to trees under TPO 6: T7 Larch- Fell to ground level due to disease
24/00073/TPO
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
1 Hawthorn Close Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4SB
Works to remove x1 dying cherry tree T4 front drive/garden under TPO.91 5 DAY NOTICE
25/00703/TPO5
2025 Approved
1 Hawthorn Close Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4SB
Works to remove x1 dying cherry tree T4 front drive/garden under TPO.91 5 DAY NOTICE
25/00703/TPO5
2025 Approved
13 Nascot Wood Road Watford WD17 4RT
Works to tree/s group TPO.91- T2 pine- 5 day notice to fell dead tree as confirmed by WBC…
25/00560/TPO5
2025 Approved
13 Nascot Wood Road Watford WD17 4RT
Works to tree/s group TPO.91- T2 pine- 5 day notice to fell dead tree as confirmed by WBC…
25/00560/TPO5
2025
6 Birchmead Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4RU
Works to tree/s under TPO.6 - tree T21- Douglas Fir fell to ground as other trees have fa…
25/00353/TPO
2025
6 Birchmead Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4RU
Works to tree/s under TPO.6 - tree T21- Douglas Fir fell to ground as other trees have fa…
25/00353/TPO
2024
2 Bay Tree Walk Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4YX
Works to trees under TPO262: Yew. Trim back overhanging branches by 2/3 meters away from…
24/00955/TPO
2023 Approved
Amarnath 4 Birchmead Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4RU
Works to trees under TPO.6 G2 three yew trees on the land opposite the property, and with…
23/00514/TPO
2023 Approved
Amarnath 4 Birchmead Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4RU
Works to trees under TPO.6 G2 three yew trees on the land opposite the property, and with…
23/00514/TPO
2023 Approved
3 Nascot Wood Road Watford WD17 4RT
Proposed Extension and Internal Alterations to Kitchen
23/00196/FULH
2023 Approved
3 Nascot Wood Road Watford WD17 4RT
Proposed Extension and Internal Alterations to Kitchen
23/00196/FULH
2021 Approved
136 Langley Road Watford WD17 4RR
Proposed ground floor extension, new cladding and windows.
21/00714/FULH
2021 Approved
136 Langley Road Watford WD17 4RR
Proposed ground floor extension, new cladding and windows.
21/00714/FULH
2021 Approved
9 Nascot Wood Road Watford WD17 4RT
Works to trees under TPO.6 T12 Oak and T13 Oak. To trim the branches over hanging the pro…
21/00570/TPO
2021 Approved
9 Nascot Wood Road Watford WD17 4RT
Works to trees under TPO.6 T12 Oak and T13 Oak. To trim the branches over hanging the pro…
21/00570/TPO
2020 Approved
3 Nascot Wood Road Watford WD17 4RT
Conversion of garage into office with single storey extension
20/01172/FULH
2020 Approved
3 Nascot Wood Road Watford WD17 4RT
Conversion of garage into office with single storey extension
20/01172/FULH
2020 Refused
5 Birchmead Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4RU
Erection of single storey rear extension and balcony
20/00881/FULH
2020 Refused
5 Birchmead Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4RU
Erection of single storey rear extension and balcony
20/00881/FULH
2019 Decided
6 Birchmead Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4RU
Works to Trees within Group G2 Under TPO.6 Proposed removal of the Douglas Fir T21, propo…
19/01000/TPO
2017 Approved
6 Birchmead Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4RU
Works to trees under TPO.6
17/00972/TPO
2017 Approved
4 Hawthorn Close Watford WD17 4SB
Erection of two storey rear and side extension and first floor front extension.
17/00735/FULH
2017 Approved
126 Langley Road Watford WD17 4RR
Demolition of existing porch and erection of a single storey front extension with provisi…
17/00614/FULH
2016 Withdrawn
4 Hawthorn Close Watford WD17 4SB
Demolition of existing house and erection of a new 5 bedroom two storey house.
16/01463/FUL
2016 Withdrawn
4 Hawthorn Close Watford WD17 4SB
Demolition of existing house and erection of a new 5 bedroom two storey house.
16/01463/FUL
Watford
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#96 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Watford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #41 out of 296. Only 21% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 81% 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, the year to March 2026
79%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #268 of 296
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #276 of 296
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #41 of 296
21%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #21 of 296
66%
Minor dwellings approved
41 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
43%
Change of use approved
7 decided
526
Total decisions
111 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings