W H Sports Club Limited 8 Park Avenue Watford WD18 7HP Data via plota.co.uk
26/00055/FUL - Full Planning Permission
Approved
Proposal
Change of use by converting one floodlit Tennis Court to one floodlit Padel Tennis Court Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
26 Jan 2026
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Validated
30 Jan 2026
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Approved
23 Mar 2026
Approved on 23 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026
Documents 12
Decision & officer reports 1
Statements & assessments 2
Plans & drawings 5
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SITE LOCATION AND EXISTING AND PROPOSED BLOCK
Drawing Approved · 30 Jan 2026
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PROPOSED BLOCK AND PROPOSED FLOOR AND ELEVATIONS
Drawing Approved · 30 Jan 2026
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SITE LOCATION
Drawing Approved · 26 Jan 2026
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PADEL COURT PLAN
Drawing Approved · 26 Jan 2026
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SITE PLAN WITH PADEL COURT
Drawing Approved · 26 Jan 2026
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Important details
- Council
- Watford
- Application type
- Full Planning Permission
- Postcode
- WD18 7HP
- Received
- 26 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 30 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Vicarage
- Case officer
- Track to view
- Decision
- Conditional Planning Permission
- Decision date
- 23 Mar 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
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Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14648768
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
48 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
Installation of 3 new first floor windows
2025
Approved
Installation of 3 new first floor windows
2021
Approved
Details submitted for Condition 7 (part iii) (drainage management plan), Condition 8 (par…
2021
Approved
Details submitted for Condition 7 (part iii) (drainage management plan), Condition 8 (par…
2020
Approved
Details submitted for Condition 13 (soft landscaping scheme), Condition 14 (hard landscap…
2020
Approved
Details submitted for Condition 13 (soft landscaping scheme), Condition 14 (hard landscap…
2020
Approved
Non-material amendment to planning permission 19/00366/FULM for alterations to brick type…
2020
Approved
Details submitted for Condition 12 - Brickwork, windows, doors, mansard roof materials. P…
2020
Approved
Non-material amendment to planning permission 19/00366/FULM for alterations to brick type…
2020
Approved
Details submitted for Condition 12 - Brickwork, windows, doors, mansard roof materials. P…
2020
Approved
Redevelopment of existing function room, bar area, changing rooms and toilets creating ad…
2020
Approved
Redevelopment of existing function room, bar area, changing rooms and toilets creating ad…
2020
Approved
Details submitted for Condition 7 (surface water drainage scheme), Condition 9 (piling me…
2020
Approved
Details submitted for Condition 7 (surface water drainage scheme), Condition 9 (piling me…
2020
Approved
Details submitted for Condition 20 (external materials) pursuant to planning permission 1…
2020
Approved
Details submitted for Condition 20 (external materials) pursuant to planning permission 1…
2020
Approved
Details submitted for Condition 4 (Surface Water Drainage Strategy), Condition 18 (MUGA d…
2020
Approved
Details submitted for Condition 4 (Surface Water Drainage Strategy), Condition 18 (MUGA d…
2019
Approved
Improvements to existing sports club, including the demolition of existing function hall…
2019
Approved
Retrospective planning application for tennis court floodlights to 3 x outdoor tennis cou…
2018
Refused
Installation of floodlights to three tennis courts
2016
Approved
Installation of Cricket Nets
2016
Approved
Installation of Cricket Nets
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2023
Refused
7 Park Avenue Watford WD18 7HR
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of…
2023
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7 Park Avenue Watford WD18 7HR
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2022
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18 Park Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD18 7HP
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2022
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18 Park Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD18 7HP
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2022
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2021
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82 Whippendell Road Watford WD18 7LR
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82 Whippendell Road Watford WD18 7LR
Proposed flat conversion and associated internal alterations.
2021
82 Whippendell Road Watford WD18 7LR
Flat conversion and associated internal alterations
2021
82 Whippendell Road Watford WD18 7LR
Flat conversion and associated internal alterations
2020
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7 Park Avenue Watford WD18 7HR
Removal of existing dwelling and erection of four semi-detached three bedroom dwellings a…
2020
Refused
7 Park Avenue Watford WD18 7HR
Removal of existing dwelling and erection of four semi-detached three bedroom dwellings a…
2019
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7 Park Avenue Watford WD18 7HR
Removal of existing dwelling and erection of six semi-detached three bedroom dwellings wi…
2019
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9 Park Avenue Watford WD18 7HR
Erection of a single storey rear extension (Amended description to delete rear decking)
2019
Approved
46 Durban Road West Watford WD18 7DR
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of…
2018
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15 Park Avenue Watford WD18 7HR
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
2018
Approved
15 Park Avenue Watford WD18 7HR
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2017
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54 Whippendell Road Watford WD18 7LU
Installation of dropped kerb and crossover
2017
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46 Durban Road West Watford WD18 7DR
Proposed loft conversion involving construction of dormer on rear roofslope and installat…
2017
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44 Park Avenue Watford WD18 7HP
Installation of a new vehicular crossover (dropped kerb), removal of the front garden wal…
2016
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27 Park Avenue Watford WD18 7HR
Erection of a detached garage/store building to be accessed via a new vehicular crossover…
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2023
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7 Park Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD18 7HR
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2023
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Watford
Planning Authority Score
5.9/10
Average
#104 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
Watford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #76 out of 292. 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.
One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Watford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
79%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #268 of 292
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #264 of 292
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #76 of 292
19%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #18 of 292
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
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W H Sports Club Limited 8 Park Avenue Watford WD18 7HP