Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP Data via plota.co.uk

26/00668/FUL Pending
Commercial & major worksCommercial premises

Proposal

Erection of a building (with amended design) for studio operations and associated workshop use (Sui Generis). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
24 Aug 2026
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Validated
2 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 28 Oct 2026

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Documents 35

Statements & assessments 16

PDF PLANNING AND DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Correspondence · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT Correspondence · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF TRANSPORT STATEMENT Correspondence · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF EXTERNAL LIGHTING IMPACT ASSESSMENT Correspondence · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF SUSTAINABILITY REPORT Report · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF ENERGY STRATEGY Report · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF NOISE MANAGEMENT PLAN Correspondence · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF FRA AND DRAINAGE STRATEGY_PART7 Correspondence · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF FRA AND DRAINAGE STRATEGY_PART6 Correspondence · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF FRA AND DRAINAGE STRATEGY_PART8 Correspondence · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF FRA AND DRAINAGE STRATEGY_PART1 Correspondence · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF FRA AND DRAINAGE STRATEGY_PART5 Correspondence · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF FRA AND DRAINAGE STRATEGY_PART2 Correspondence · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF FRA AND DRAINAGE STRATEGY_PART4 Correspondence · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF FRA AND DRAINAGE STRATEGY_PART3 Correspondence · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF ARBORICULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Report · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 13

PDF PROPOSED SITE SECTION 3 Drawing · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SITE SECTION 2 Drawing · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SECTIONS Drawing · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED ELEVATIONS Drawing · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED ROOF PLAN Drawing · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED MEZZANINE FLOOR Drawing · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SITE PLAN Drawing · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING SITE PLAN Drawing · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF LOCATION PLAN Drawing · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF BUILDING 123 Drawing · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SITE SECTION 1 Drawing · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF TREE PROTECTION PLAN Drawing · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form · 2 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF CIL FORM CIL Form · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗

Other documents 4

PDF BUILDING 123 COVERING LETTER Correspondence · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF BUILDING 123 EMPLOYERS REQUIREMENTS V1.0 2026.07.15 Correspondence · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF FINAL EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS GUIDE SIGNED OFF BY THE COUNCIL (SMALL) Correspondence · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF SGN MANUAL V3 Correspondence · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗

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Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Inside the Watford (Watford) built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

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Important details

Council
Watford
Postcode
WD25 7LP
Received
24 Aug 2026
Validated
2 Sept 2026

Decision outlook

Day 12 of the 56-day target. Watford usually decides full applications by day 56.

Day 1244 days to the 56-day target
69%decided within 8 weeks
67%approved
57decided in the last year

Plota live figures for full applications decided by Watford in the last twelve months, from validation. Watford decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

36 neighbours consulted · Last counted 12 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15121606
Comments by
28 Sept 2026

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Installation of a smoking shelter
25/2121/FUL
2025 Approved
Installation of a smoking shelter
25/2121/FUL
2025 Approved
Consent to display externally illuminated x 2 wayfinder signs at the south car park entra…
25/00842/ADV
2025 Approved
Consent to display externally illuminated x 2 wayfinder signs at the south car park entra…
25/00842/ADV
2025 Approved
Extension of the existing Post Room and associated ancillary works
25/1545/FUL
2025 Approved
Extension of the existing Post Room and associated ancillary works
25/1545/FUL
2025 Approved
Erection of 5 x internally illuminated wayfinder signs at the south entrance, north entra…
25/1575/ADV
2025 Approved
Erection of 5 x internally illuminated wayfinder signs at the south entrance, north entra…
25/1575/ADV
2025 Approved
Neighbouring Authority Consultation: Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans) and 11 (A…
25/1349/NAC
2025 Approved
Neighbouring Authority Consultation: Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans) and 11 (A…
25/1349/NAC
2025
Variation of Conditions 11 (A41 Toucan to the Hempstead Road underpass) and 13 (M25 Junct…
25/1308/FUL
2025
Variation of Conditions 11 (A41 Toucan to the Hempstead Road underpass) and 13 (M25 Junct…
25/1308/FUL
2023 Approved
Variation of Conditions 2, 4, 10, 19 and 32 pursuant to planning permission 22/0491/FUL […
23/1897/FUL
2023 Approved
Variation of Conditions 2, 4, 10, 19 and 32 pursuant to planning permission 22/0491/FUL […
23/1897/FUL
2024 Approved
Extension of the existing Backlot Cafe kitchen and associated ancillary works
24/0178/FUL
2023 Approved
Extension of the existing Post Room and associated ancillary works
23/1953/FUL
2023 Approved
Extension of the existing Post Room and associated ancillary works
23/1953/FUL
2023 Approved
The provision of two temporary site construction access points and associated works on th…
23/00530/FUL
2023 Approved
The provision of two temporary site construction access points and associated works on th…
23/00530/FUL
2022 Approved
The provision of new sound stages, workshops, production and post-production offices, Stu…
22/00322/FULM
2020 Approved
Erection of a 2.4m high fence, to the south (A41) and west (Gypsy Lane) boundaries includ…
20/01368/FUL
2019 Approved
Development of T, U and V stages along with new office building and landscape improvement…
19/1944/FUL
2019 Approved
Extension to the Studio café and landscape improvements
19/1445/FUL
2016 Approved
Deed of Variation: Variation of the existing S106 Agreement (relating to planning permiss…
16/2430/FUL
2016 Approved
Deed of Variation: Variation of the existing S106 Agreement (relating to planning permiss…
16/2430/FUL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2023 Approved
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive WD25 7LP
Neighbouring Authority Consultation: Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans), Condition…
23/2159/NAC
2023 Approved
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive WD25 7LP
Neighbouring Authority Consultation: Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans), Condition…
23/2159/NAC
2022 Approved
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Leavesden Hertfordshire WD25 7LP
Construction of storage building.
22/0509/FUL
2022 Approved
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Leavesden Hertfordshire WD25 7LP
Construction of storage building.
22/0509/FUL
2018 Approved
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London Studio Tour Drive Leavesden Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LR
Advertisement Consent: 7 x externally illuminated advertising posters, 1 x externally ill…
18/2545/ADV
2018 Approved
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Leavesden WD25 7LP
Construction of Q and S Stages, ancillary production offices and additional toilet block…
18/0363/FUL
2018 Approved
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Leavesden WD25 7LP
Advertisement Consent: Erection of internally illuminated signage
18/0019/ADV
2016 Approved
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Leavesden Watford Herts WD25 7LP
Hybrid application to include detailed approval of new sound stages, workshops, post prod…
4/00183/16/CON
2016 Approved
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Leavesden Watford Herts WD25 7LP
Hybrid application to include detailed approval of new sound stages, workshops, post prod…
4/00183/16/CON
2020 Approved
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Leavesden WD25 7LP
Discharge of Condition 3 (Arboricultural Method Statement (landscaped plaza)) pursuant to…
20/2539/DIS
2020 Approved
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Leavesden WD25 7LP
Discharge of Condition 3 (Arboricultural Method Statement (landscaped plaza)) pursuant to…
20/2539/DIS
2018 Approved
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Leavesden WD25 7LP
Discharge of Condition 15 (Surface Water Drainage) pursuant to planning permission 17/224…
18/0982/DIS
2017 Approved
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Leavesden WD25 7LP
Non material amendment to planning permission 16/2554/FUL: Alterations to external materi…
17/2570/NMA
2017 Approved
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Leavesden WD25 7LP
Discharge of Condition S16 (Foul Water Drainage) pursuant to planning permission 15/1852/…
17/2553/DIS
2017 Approved
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Leavesden WD25 7LP
Discharge of Condition S8 (Lighting) pursuant to planning permission 15/1852/FUL
17/1876/DIS
2017 Approved
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Leavesden WD25 7LP
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 16/2554/FUL: Additional ramp to southern el…
17/1790/NMA
2017 Approved
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Leavesden WD25 7LP
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 15/1852/FUL - Alterations to hardstanding (…
17/0683/NMA
2017 Approved
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Leavesden WD25 7LP
Discharge of Condition S22 (Contamination and Piling) pursuant to planning application 15…
17/0594/DIS
2017 Approved
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Leavesden WD25 7LP
Discharge of Condition 7 (Contamination and Piling) pursuant to reserved matters permissi…
17/0593/DIS
2016 Approved
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Leavesden WD25 7LP
Approval of Details: Details pursuant to hybrid planning permission 15/1852/FUL comprisin…
16/2611/AOD
2016 Approved
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Leavesden WD25 7LP
Approval of Details: Details pursuant to hybrid planning permission 15/1852/FUL comprisin…
16/2611/AOD
2016 Approved
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Leavesden WD25 7LP
Discharge of Condition S13 (Internal roads and car parks) pursuant to planning applicatio…
16/2563/DIS
2016 Approved
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Leavesden WD25 7LP
Discharge of Condition S13 (Internal roads and car parks) pursuant to planning applicatio…
16/2563/DIS
2016 Approved
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Leavesden WD25 7LP
Discharge of Condition S8 (Lighting) pursuant to planning application 15/1852/FUL (Develo…
16/2651/DIS
2016 Approved
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Leavesden WD25 7LP
Discharge of Condition S8 (Lighting) pursuant to planning application 15/1852/FUL (Develo…
16/2651/DIS
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
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Watford decision statistics
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