Land Rear Of Chandlers Court 14 Nascot Road Watford WD17 4YE

Pending consideration 26/00252/LDC
Council
Date received
24 Mar 2026
Date validated
24 Mar 2026
Postcode
WD17 4YE

Description

Lawful Development Certificate for the use of the site for office and storage purposes as an independent planning unit with the siting of three containers, a portable toilet and a refuse/recycle bin (the eastern most container used as an office and the other two for storage purposes) (Retrospective)

6.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#78 of 277

Watford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #35 out of 277. 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.

Watford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
79%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #255 of 277
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #250 of 277
93%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #35 of 277
19%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #18 of 277
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