29 Francis Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0QE Data via plota.co.uk

26/00746/LDC - Lawful Development Certificate Pending consideration

Proposal

Lawful development certificate for proposed erection of L-shaped rear roof dormers including the installation of two front rooflights Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
23 Sept 2026
✓
Validated
9 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 4 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 18 Nov 2026 and 28 Nov 2026, from Watford's recent extensions.

Site constraints 3

Also on the record
2 listed buildings within 150 m; Inside the Watford (Watford) built-up area; Air quality management area 11 m away: AQMA No.2 (Vicarage Rd).
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 17 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area113 m² (1,216 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (63 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyMid-terrace house, 5 habitable rooms
Built1900 to 1929
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in June 2026, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Watford
Application type
Lawful Development Certificate
Postcode
WD18 0QE
Received
23 Sept 2026
Validated
9 Oct 2026
Ward
Central
Target decision
4 Dec 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
SAM Planning Services

Decision outlook

Day 19 of the 56-day target. Watford usually decides extensions by day 46.

Day 1937 days to the 56-day target
91%decided within 8 weeks
79%approved
319decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Watford in the last twelve months, from validation. Watford decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 23 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15241308
Planning Portal ref
PP-15241308
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 statistics
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

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.