28 Southfield Avenue Watford WD24 7DU

Approved 26/00135/HPD
Council
Date received
18 Feb 2026
Date validated
18 Feb 2026
Postcode
WD24 7DU

Description

The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.00m for which the maximum height would be 3.30m and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.00m

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