35 Chester Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0RG Data via plota.co.uk

26/00133/FULH - Full householder Approved
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Erection of single-storey side and part rear infill extension with 3 No. rooflights, rear bifold doors in place of the previously approved window under prior approval 25/01013/HPD Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
17 Feb 2026
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Validated
20 Feb 2026
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Approved
10 Apr 2026

Approved on 10 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Documents 10

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF FULH - HOUSEHOLDER DECISION Decision · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF OFFICER REPORT Officer Report · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Report · 17 Feb 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 5

PDF PROPOSED ELEVATIONS Drawing Approved · 20 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF SITE LOCATION AND BLOCK Drawing Approved · 17 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING FLOOR Drawing Approved · 17 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING ELEVATIONS Drawing Approved · 17 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED FLOOR Drawing Approved · 17 Feb 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF Application Form Application Form · 17 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF CIL Form CIL Form · 17 Feb 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Watford
Application type
Full householder
Postcode
WD18 0RG
Received
17 Feb 2026
Validated
20 Feb 2026
Ward
Vicarage
Case officer
Show
Decision
Conditional Planning Permission
Decision date
10 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14710399
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of…
25/01013/HPD
2025 Approved
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of…
25/01013/HPD
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
71 Whippendell Road Watford WD18 7LY
The erection of a two single storey rear extensions which would extend beyond the rear wa…
25/00884/HPD
2025 Approved
71 Whippendell Road Watford WD18 7LY
The erection of a two single storey rear extensions which would extend beyond the rear wa…
25/00884/HPD
2024
28 And 30 Chester Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0RQ
Erection of single storey rear extensions to both properties
24/00949/FULH
2024 Approved
69 Whippendell Road Watford WD18 7LY
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of…
24/00490/HPD
2024 Approved
69 Whippendell Road Watford WD18 7LY
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of…
24/00396/HPD
2023 Approved
48 Chester Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0RQ
Erection of rear side extension to an existing rear extension.
23/00551/FUL
2023 Approved
48 Chester Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0RQ
Erection of rear side extension to an existing rear extension.
23/00551/FUL
2022 Approved
28 Chester Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0RQ
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of…
22/00450/HPD
2022 Approved
28 Chester Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0RQ
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of…
22/00450/HPD
2021 Approved
47 Chester Road Watford WD18 0RG
To replace window and install a bigger double glazed window to 1st floor landing.
21/01168/FULH
2021 Approved
47 Chester Road Watford WD18 0RG
To replace window and install a bigger double glazed window to 1st floor landing.
21/01168/FULH
2021 Approved
19 Addiscombe Road Watford WD18 0NB
Proposed conversion of loft to habitable space with insertion of three rooflights to rear…
21/00779/FUL
2021 Approved
19 Addiscombe Road Watford WD18 0NB
Proposed conversion of loft to habitable space with insertion of three rooflights to rear…
21/00779/FUL
2021
28 Chester Road Watford WD18 0RQ
Erection of a ground floor wraparound extension
21/00822/FULH
2021
28 Chester Road Watford WD18 0RQ
Erection of a ground floor wraparound extension
21/00822/FULH
2020 Withdrawn
45 Chester Road Watford WD18 0RG
Proposed loft conversion and second floor rear extension.
20/01200/FULH
2020 Withdrawn
45 Chester Road Watford WD18 0RG
Proposed loft conversion and second floor rear extension.
20/01200/FULH
2020 Approved
59 Whippendell Road Watford WD18 7LY
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of…
20/00211/HPD
2020 Approved
59 Whippendell Road Watford WD18 7LY
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of…
20/00211/HPD
2019 Approved
58 Chester Road Watford WD18 0RQ
Demolition of existing single storey extension area and the erection of two storey one se…
19/01205/FUL
2016 Withdrawn
30 Chester Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0RQ
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of…
16/01082/HPD
2016 Withdrawn
30 Chester Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0RQ
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormers.
16/00605/FULH
2016 Withdrawn
30 Chester Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0RQ
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormers.
16/00605/FULH
2016 Refused
57 Chester Road Watford WD18 0RG
Erection of a ground floor rear infill extension with a flat sedum roof and lantern roof…
16/00587/FULH
2016 Refused
57 Chester Road Watford WD18 0RG
Erection of a ground floor rear infill extension with a flat sedum roof and lantern roof…
16/00587/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
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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