19 Pinewood Close Watford WD17 4NP

Approved 26/00185/NONMAT
Council
Date received
6 Mar 2026
Date validated
6 Mar 2026
Postcode
WD17 4NP

Description

Non - material amendment pursuant to planning permission 24/00184/FULH for: 1.New garage style door instead of front window to study/gym. 2. Two new ground floor windows on side wall towards Maple Grove, and one each on first floor and loft floor. 3. Amended arrangement of doors/windows to rear wall of kitchen. 4. New door to side wall of kitchen leading to outdoor patio dining. 5. Taller fixed window to stairwell , position shifted slightly.

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