York House 26 - 30 Rickmansworth Road Watford WD18 7HT Data via plota.co.uk

26/00486/LDC - Lawful Development Certificate Refused

Proposal

Lawful development certificate for proposed erection of single storey rear extension and porch Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
26 Jun 2026
Refused
17 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 17 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 19 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Watford
Application type
Lawful Development Certificate
Postcode
WD18 7HT
Received
26 Jun 2026
Validated
26 Jun 2026
Ward
Park
Case officer
Show
Decision
Refuse Lawful Development Certificate
Decision date
17 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Dimensions Planning & Architecture

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 19 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15038937
Env. assessment
No
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