53 Louvain Way Watford WD25 7EH Data via plota.co.uk

26/00691/FUL - Full Planning Permission Pending consideration
New homes

Proposal

Erection of a new dwellinghouse with front roof lights, including associated landscaping refuse and cycle storage Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
28 Aug 2026
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Validated
7 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 2 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 2 Nov 2026, from Watford's recent full applications.

The consultation period closed on 1 Oct 2026.

Documents 23

Statements & assessments 4

PDF TRANSPORT STATEMENT Correspondence · 7 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN ASSESSMENT Correspondence · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT Correspondence · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF PLANNING AND DESIGN ACCESS STATEMENT Correspondence · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 15

PDF O S MP Drawing · 7 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED BLOCK PLAN Drawing · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSDED DROP KERB PLAN Drawing · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSED LOFT PLAN Drawing · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSED ROOF PLAN Drawing · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSED FRONT ELEVATION Drawing · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSED REAR ELEVATIONS Drawing · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSED SIDE ELEVATIONS NORTH Drawing · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSED SIDE ELEVATIONS SOUTH Drawing · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSED SECTION A-A Drawing · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSED STREET VIEW Drawing · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSED 3D FRONT VIEW Drawing · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSED 3D REAR VIEW Drawing · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF CIL FORM CIL Form · 7 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form · 7 Sept 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

PDF HOUSING SCHEDULE Correspondence · 7 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF DAYLIGHT REPORT Report · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 3

Also on the record
Local nature reserve 358 m away: Albans Wood; Radon affected area, class 4; Inside the Watford (Watford) built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

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.

Sales history 1

Last sold for £527,000 in March 2025. Semi-detached house, freehold.

18 March 2025£527,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area86 m² (926 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (65 out of 100), could reach B
PropertySemi-detached house, 5 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity

From the energy performance certificate lodged in January 2024, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Watford
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
WD25 7EH
Received
28 Aug 2026
Validated
7 Sept 2026
Ward
Woodside
Case officer
Show
Target decision
2 Nov 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Adara

Decision outlook

Day 52 of the 56-day target. Watford usually decides full applications by day 56.

Day 524 days to the 56-day target
62%decided within 8 weeks
69%approved
117decided 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.

4 neighbours consulted · Last counted 28 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15148211
Planning Portal ref
PP-15148211
Comments by
1 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
2 Weall Green Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7EN
Erection of a ground floor side and front extension with roof lights.
24/00116/FULH
2023 Approved
2 Weall Green Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7EN
Erection of a ground floor side extension and front porch.
23/01142/FULH
2023 Approved
2 Weall Green Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7EN
Erection of a ground floor side extension and front porch.
23/01142/FULH
2022 Approved
10 Louvain Way Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7EJ
Erection of an outbuilding
22/00364/FUL
2022 Approved
10 Louvain Way Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7EJ
Erection of an outbuilding
22/00364/FUL
2021 Approved
10 Louvain Way Watford WD25 7EJ
Erection of a single-storey rear extension, raising the roof line to form a first floor o…
21/01740/FUL
2021 Approved
10 Louvain Way Watford WD25 7EJ
Erection of a single-storey rear extension, raising the roof line to form a first floor o…
21/01740/FUL
2021 Withdrawn
10 Louvain Way Watford WD25 7EJ
Erection of a single-storey rear extension beyond the original rear wall by 7m and raisin…
21/01260/FULH
2021 Withdrawn
10 Louvain Way Watford WD25 7EJ
Erection of a single-storey rear extension beyond the original rear wall by 7m and raisin…
21/01260/FULH
2021
10 Louvain Way Watford WD25 7EJ
Erection of a single-storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the…
21/01051/FULH
2021
10 Louvain Way Watford WD25 7EJ
Erection of a single-storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the…
21/01051/FULH
2021 Approved
10 Louvain Way Watford WD25 7EJ
The creation of a loft extension re-roof with two side dormers and a side roof light to c…
21/00237/FULH
2021 Approved
10 Louvain Way Watford WD25 7EJ
The creation of a loft extension re-roof with two side dormers and a side roof light to c…
21/00237/FULH
2020 Refused
10 Louvain Way Watford WD25 7EJ
Erection of loft conversion with 2 x side dormers and 1 x side roof light a single storey…
20/01454/FULH
2020 Refused
10 Louvain Way Watford WD25 7EJ
Erection of loft conversion with 2 x side dormers and 1 x side roof light a single storey…
20/01454/FULH
2020 Approved
10 Louvain Way Watford WD25 7EJ
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of…
20/01392/HPD
2020 Approved
10 Louvain Way Watford WD25 7EJ
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of…
20/01392/HPD
2020 Approved
6 Louvain Way Watford WD25 7EJ
Erection of a rear infill extension, re-roof with two side dormers and a side roof light…
20/00342/FULH
2020 Approved
6 Louvain Way Watford WD25 7EJ
Erection of a rear infill extension, re-roof with two side dormers and a side roof light…
20/00342/FULH
2019 Refused
29 Poplars Close Watford WD25 7EW
Outline planning permission is sought for the appearance, means of access, layout and sca…
19/00499/OUT
2018 Approved
3 Louvain Way Watford WD25 7EH
Erection of single storey side extension.
18/00963/FULH
2018 Approved
3 Louvain Way Watford WD25 7EH
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18/00961/HPD
2018 Refused
29 Poplars Close Watford WD25 7EW
Outline planning permission is sought for the appearance, means of access, layout and sca…
18/00311/OUT
2018 Approved
1 Blackthorn Close Watford WD25 7EL
Demolition of existing shed and outbuildings to the rear of the property. Erection of a s…
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2024 Approved
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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 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

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

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.