71 - 73 Market Street Watford WD18 0PR

Pending consideration 26/00150/FUL
Council
Date received
23 Feb 2026
Date validated
18 Mar 2026
Postcode
WD18 0PR

Description

Part retrospective application for the change of use of the first floor from office to three residential dwellings. Works include a loft conversion with rear dormers and balcony, the removal of external rear spiral staircase, car parking and cycle parking.

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