49 Douglas Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD24 7LU

Pending consideration 26/00212/LDC
Council
Date received
13 Mar 2026
Date validated
18 Mar 2026
Postcode
WD24 7LU

Description

Lawful Development Certificate for a single storey detached outbuilding, with a dual-pitched roof.

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