59 Woodland Drive Watford WD17 3BY Data via plota.co.uk

26/00243/FULH - Full householder Approved
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Erection of a single storey front porch extension Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
20 Mar 2026
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Approved
29 Apr 2026

Approved on 29 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Documents 7

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF FULH - HOUSEHOLDER DECISION Decision · 29 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF OFFICER REPORT Officer Report · 29 Apr 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 3

PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR Drawing Approved · 20 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF SITE LOCATION AND BLOCK INCLUDING ROOF Drawing Approved · 20 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSED ELEVATIONS Drawing Approved · 20 Mar 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF Application Form Application Form · 20 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF CIL Form CIL Form · 20 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Watford
Application type
Full householder
Postcode
WD17 3BY
Received
20 Mar 2026
Validated
20 Mar 2026
Ward
Park
Case officer
Show
Decision
Conditional Planning Permission
Decision date
29 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
JDM Architectural

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14788361
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

2025
65 Woodland Drive Watford WD17 3BY
Erection of a single-storey rear and side extension, creation of a new patio and integrat…
25/00364/FULH
2025
65 Woodland Drive Watford WD17 3BY
Erection of a single-storey rear and side extension, creation of a new patio and integrat…
25/00364/FULH
2023 Approved
99 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HE
Erection of single storey side extension and part single storey and double storey rear ex…
23/00441/FULH
2023 Approved
99 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HE
Erection of single storey side extension and part single storey and double storey rear ex…
23/00441/FULH
2022 Approved
33 Woodland Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3BY
Work to trees under TPO 142, pruning with a crown reduction of 1.5m in height and width.
22/01200/TPO
2022 Approved
33 Woodland Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3BY
Work to trees under TPO 142, pruning with a crown reduction of 1.5m in height and width.
22/01200/TPO
2022 Approved
33 Woodland Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3BY
Works to tree T1 Oak TPO.142 - prune oak tree branches hanging over neighbouring gardens
22/00891/TPO
2022 Approved
33 Woodland Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3BY
Works to tree T1 Oak TPO.142 - prune oak tree branches hanging over neighbouring gardens
22/00891/TPO
2021 Refused
46 Woodland Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3BZ
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of…
21/01275/HPD
2021 Refused
46 Woodland Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3BZ
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of…
21/01275/HPD
2021 Approved
101 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HE
Demolish existing house and build new house. Previous extension approved 20/00790/FULH
21/00637/FUL
2021 Approved
101 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HE
Demolish existing house and build new house. Previous extension approved 20/00790/FULH
21/00637/FUL
2020 Approved
101 Hempstead Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3HE
Erection of single storey front and two storey side and rear extension, first floor exten…
20/00790/FULH
2020 Approved
101 Hempstead Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3HE
Erection of single storey front and two storey side and rear extension, first floor exten…
20/00790/FULH
2019 Approved
15 Orchard Close Watford WD17 3DU
Proposed detached outbuilding (retrospective application)
19/00984/FULH
2019 Refused
15 Orchard Close Watford WD17 3DU
Erection of front porch extension (retrospective application)
19/00964/FULH
2019 Approved
21 Orchard Close Watford WD17 3DU
Erection of single storey side and rear extension (Amended plans and description)
19/00531/FULH
2018 Approved
60 Woodland Drive Watford WD17 3BZ
Erection of a two storey side and part single storey, part two storey rear extension (Ame…
18/00630/FULH
2018 Refused
47 Woodland Drive Watford WD17 3BY
Erection of a part single, part double storey side and rear extension (amended roof desig…
18/00087/FULH
2016 Approved
47 Woodland Drive Watford WD17 3BY
Erection of a part single, part double storey side and rear extension. (AMENDED DRAWING)
16/00544/FULH
2016 Approved
51 Woodland Drive Watford WD17 3BY
Erection of a part single, part double storey rear extension.
16/00312/FULH
2016 Refused
47 Woodland Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3BY
Erection of a part single, part double storey side and rear extension.
16/00134/FULH
2016 Refused
47 Woodland Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3BY
Erection of a part single, part double storey side and rear extension.
16/00134/FULH
2016 Refused
101 Hempstead Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3HE
Erection of first floor extension, two storey side and rear extension and single storey f…
16/00080/FULH
2016 Refused
101 Hempstead Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3HE
Erection of first floor extension, two storey side and rear extension and single storey f…
16/00080/FULH
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