Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Erection of a building (with amended design) for studio operations and associated workshop use (Sui Generis). (AMENDED SUFFIX TO A MAJOR - FULM). Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision soon after comments close on 29 Oct 2026; it is now day 57.
Documents 37
Statements & assessments 16
Plans & drawings 14
Application forms 2
Consultation & comments 1
Other documents 4
Site constraints 2
Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
Building
From the energy performance certificate lodged in August 2026, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate
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Important details
Decision outlook
Day 57, past the statutory target. 97% of commercial premises in Watford are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 2 Dec 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 28 Oct 2026.
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Public comments
40 neighbours consulted · Last counted 28 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15121606
- Planning Portal ref
- PP-15121606
- Comments by
- 29 Oct 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
50 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Previous applications at this address
Nearby activity
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.
Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.
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