9 Longspring Watford WD24 6NA Data via plota.co.uk

26/00760/LDC - Lawful Development Certificate Pending consideration
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Lawful Development Certificate for the erection of a single storey detached 'L' shaped outbuilding, Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
29 Sept 2026
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Validated
12 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 7 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 21 Nov 2026 and 1 Dec 2026, from Watford's recent extensions.

Documents 7

Plans & drawings 4

PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS AND O S MAP Revised Drawing · 12 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF LOCATION PLAN OS Extract · 29 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF CARAVAN ACT FOUNDATION SPREADPLATE 2534948 Drawing · 29 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF BASE, FOUNDATION, LIFTING PLAN Drawing · 29 Sept 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form · 29 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF CIL FORM CIL Form · 29 Sept 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF EVIDENCE OF MOBILITY-2534947 Correspondence · 29 Sept 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 2

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Watford (Watford) built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 20 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) 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 area107 m² (1,152 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (52 out of 100), could reach B
PropertySemi-detached house, 6 habitable rooms
Built1900 to 1929
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in September 2012, 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
WD24 6NA
Received
29 Sept 2026
Validated
12 Oct 2026
Ward
Leggatts
Target decision
7 Dec 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Agent
Primrose Projects London

Decision outlook

Day 16 of the 56-day target. Watford usually decides extensions by day 46.

Day 1640 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 26 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15154498
Planning Portal ref
PP-15154498
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

2017 Approved
Erection of a single storey rear and side extension.
17/01097/FULH
2017 Refused
Erection of a single storey rear extension
17/00471/FULH
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
The Harebreaks Centre The Harebreaks Watford WD24 6NJ
Installation of new ASHP plant to flat roof, new windows to first floor.
25/00396/FUL
2025 Approved
The Harebreaks Centre The Harebreaks Watford WD24 6NJ
Installation of new ASHP plant to flat roof, new windows to first floor.
25/00396/FUL
2024
29 Longspring Watford WD24 6NA
Erection of part single storey front extension and first floor rear extension
24/01144/FULH
2022 Approved
73 The Harebreaks Watford Hertfordshire WD24 6NE
Erection of a single storey side extension and convert the flat roof into a pitch roof to…
22/01362/FULH
2022 Approved
73 The Harebreaks Watford Hertfordshire WD24 6NE
Erection of a single storey side extension and convert the flat roof into a pitch roof to…
22/01362/FULH
2022 Approved
69 The Harebreaks Watford Hertfordshire WD24 6NE
Demolition of existing side conservatory, rear covered veranda and front porch, new wrap…
22/00719/FULH
2022 Approved
69 The Harebreaks Watford Hertfordshire WD24 6NE
Demolition of existing side conservatory, rear covered veranda and front porch, new wrap…
22/00719/FULH
2022 Approved
13 Longspring Watford WD24 6NA
Resubmission of amended proposal for the demolition of existing conservatory and erection…
22/00432/FULH
2022 Approved
13 Longspring Watford WD24 6NA
Resubmission of amended proposal for the demolition of existing conservatory and erection…
22/00432/FULH
2022 Refused
13 Longspring Watford WD24 6NA
Demolition of conservatory and erection of new single storey rear extension
22/00014/FULH
2022 Refused
13 Longspring Watford WD24 6NA
Demolition of conservatory and erection of new single storey rear extension
22/00014/FULH
2021
29 Longspring Watford Hertfordshire WD24 6NA
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of…
21/00968/HPD
2021
29 Longspring Watford Hertfordshire WD24 6NA
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of…
21/00968/HPD
2020 Approved
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Proposed telecommunications installation: Proposed 18m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cab…
20/00732/GPDO
2020 Approved
Telephone Mast Adj To Corner Of Longspring Beechwood Rise Longspring Watford
Proposed telecommunications installation: Proposed 18m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cab…
20/00732/GPDO
2019 Refused
18 Longspring Watford WD24 6NB
Erection of a first and second floor rear extension. Hip to gable end loft conversion wit…
19/00929/FULH
2017 Approved
2A Longspring Watford WD24 6NB
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
17/01401/FULH
2016 Approved
92A Gammons Lane Watford WD24 5HZ
Demolish existing bungalow and erection of two detached dwellings with loft accommodation…
16/01047/FUL
2016 Approved
92A Gammons Lane Watford WD24 5HZ
Demolish existing bungalow and erection of two detached dwellings with loft accommodation…
16/01047/FUL
2022 Approved
73 The Harebreaks Watford Hertfordshire WD24 6NE
Lawful Development Certificate for conversion of roof space into habitual use with two do…
22/01352/LDC
2022 Approved
73 The Harebreaks Watford Hertfordshire WD24 6NE
Lawful Development Certificate for conversion of roof space into habitual use with two do…
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2022 Approved
88 Gammons Lane Watford Hertfordshire WD24 5HZ
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2022 Approved
88 Gammons Lane Watford Hertfordshire WD24 5HZ
Lawful Development Certificate for a loft conversion into habitable room involving constr…
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2022 Approved
69 The Harebreaks Watford Hertfordshire WD24 6NE
Lawful development certificate for proposed hip to gable loft conversion including rear d…
22/00718/LDC
2022 Approved
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

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.