88 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 0EB Data via plota.co.uk

26/00124/FULH - Full householder Refused
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Erection of first floor (upwards) extension. Porch roof proposed to be similar to neighbouring property at no.86. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
13 Feb 2026
✓
Validated
13 Mar 2026
✗
Refused
6 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 6 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Documents 15

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF FULH - HOUSEHOLDER DECISION Decision · 6 May 2026 View ↗ PDF OFFICER REPORT Officer Report · 6 May 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 10

PDF SITE LOCATION PLAN Drawing Refused · 16 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF BLOCK PLAN Drawing Refused · 16 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SECTION Drawing Refused · 13 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING GROUND FLOOR PLAN Drawing Refused · 13 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SIDE ELEVATIONS Drawing Refused · 13 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED FRONT AND REAR ELEVATIONS Drawing Refused · 13 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING SIDE ELEVATIONS Drawing Refused · 13 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING FRONT AND REAR ELEVATIONS Drawing Refused · 13 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLAN Drawing Refused · 13 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN Drawing Refused · 13 Mar 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF Application Form Application Form · 13 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF CIL Form CIL Form · 13 Feb 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF CIL Consultee Comment · 19 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Watford
Application type
Full householder
Postcode
WD25 0EB
Received
13 Feb 2026
Validated
13 Mar 2026
Ward
Stanborough
Case officer
Show
Decision
Refuse Planning Permission
Decision date
6 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Olivers Building Design Consultants

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14701071
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

28 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024
Erection of front porch to existing front elevation
24/01158/FULH
2024
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of…
24/01050/HPD
2024 Withdrawn
Erection of two storey rear extension, Addition of First Floor with New Roof with Rear Do…
24/00624/FULH
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Refused
98 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 0EB
Erection of proposed Front Wall and Gate (retrospective)
25/00937/FULH
2025 Refused
98 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 0EB
Erection of proposed Front Wall and Gate (retrospective)
25/00937/FULH
2025 Approved
80 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 0EA
Erection of a timber-framed gazebo with a translucent roof on the rear deck of the nurser…
25/00802/FUL
2025 Approved
80 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 0EA
Erection of a timber-framed gazebo with a translucent roof on the rear deck of the nurser…
25/00802/FUL
2025
2A Perivale Gardens Watford WD25 0HR
Erection of two storey rear extension
25/00728/FULH
2025
2A Perivale Gardens Watford WD25 0HR
Erection of two storey rear extension
25/00728/FULH
2025
90 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 0EB
Proposed infill to front porch and rear ground and first floor extensions, loft conversio…
25/00278/FULH
2025
90 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 0EB
Proposed infill to front porch and rear ground and first floor extensions, loft conversio…
25/00278/FULH
2024
159 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 0ED
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of…
24/01073/HPD
2024
2A Perivale Gardens Watford WD25 0HR
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of…
24/01015/HPD
2024
2A Perivale Gardens Watford WD25 0HR
Erection of part single storey and part two storey rear extension
24/01016/FULH
2024
98 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 0EB
Erection of single storey front, side extension and erection of outbuilding (gym) in rear…
24/00614/FULH
2022 Approved
157 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 0ED
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of…
22/00562/HPD
2022 Approved
157 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 0ED
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of…
22/00562/HPD
2021 Approved
96 Sheepcot Lane Watford Hertfordshire WD25 0EB
Demolition of existing conservatory and side and front extensions and construction of new…
21/00991/FULH
2021 Approved
96 Sheepcot Lane Watford Hertfordshire WD25 0EB
Demolition of existing conservatory and side and front extensions and construction of new…
21/00991/FULH
2021 Refused
80 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 0EA
Erection of a translucent canopy over the first floor playdeck for the nursery.
21/00334/FUL
2021 Refused
80 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 0EA
Erection of a translucent canopy over the first floor playdeck for the nursery.
21/00334/FUL
2021
1A Lamb Close Watford WD25 0TB
Change of use of garage space plus fitting of window (retrospective)
21/00066/FULH
2021
1A Lamb Close Watford WD25 0TB
Change of use of garage space plus fitting of window (retrospective)
21/00066/FULH
2016 Refused
86 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 0EB
Conversion of single dwelling to form two dwellings (1no. 2 bed and 1no. 3 bed)
16/00724/FUL
2016 Approved
80 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 0EA
Retractable awning at the rear of the property to give shade to play area (Retrospective)
16/00504/FUL
2016 Approved
80 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 0EA
Retractable awning at the rear of the property to give shade to play area (Retrospective)
16/00504/FUL
2016
4 Perivale Gardens Watford Hertfordshire WD25 0HR
Erection of a first floor rear extension.
16/00004/FULH
2016
4 Perivale Gardens Watford Hertfordshire WD25 0HR
Erection of a first floor rear extension.
16/00004/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