National Westminster Bank 159 - 161 High Street Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1BA Data via plota.co.uk

26/0673/FUL - Full Application Pending Consideration

Proposal

Extension and conversion of existing building to provide 2 commercial units (Use Class E) and erection of 7no. self-contained residential dwellings (Use Class C3) including a two storey rear extension, loft conversion, installation of roof lights, installation of solar panels… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Apr 2026
Validated
26 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 21 Jul 2026.

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Documents 51

Plans & drawings 34

PDF 159HI-A-01-001 LOCATION & BLOCK PLAN Drawing · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-01-002 EXISTING & PROPOSED BLOCK PLAN Drawing · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-02-101 PROPOSED FRONT VISUALISATION Drawing · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-02-102 PROPOSED REAR VISUALISATION Drawing · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-02-103 PROPOSED REAR VISUALISATION 2 Drawing · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-02-104 PROPOSED VISUALISATION 1 Drawing · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-02-105 PROPOSED VISUALISATION 2 Drawing · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-02-106 PROPOSED VISUALISATION 3 Drawing · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-02-107 PROPOSED VISUALISATION 4 Drawing · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-03-101 PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-03-102 PROPOSED FRONT FIRST FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-03-103 PROPOSED REAR FIRST FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-03-104 PROPOSED SECOND FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-03-106 PROPOSED ROOF PLAN Drawing · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-05-101 PROPOSED SECTION A-A Drawing · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-05-102 PROPOSED SECTION B-B Drawing · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-05-103 PROPOSED SECTION C-C Drawing · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-05-104 PROPOSED SECTION D-D Drawing · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-06-101 PROPOSED NORTH ELEVATION Drawing · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-06-102 PROPOSED SOUTH ELEVATION Drawing · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-06-103 PROPOSED EAST ELEVATION Drawing · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-06-104 PROPOSED WEST ELEVATION Drawing · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-02-001 EXISTING FRONT VISUALISATION Drawing · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-02-002 EXISTING REAR VISUALIZATION Drawing · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-03-001 EXISTING GROUND FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-03-002 EXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-03-003 EXISTING ROOF PLAN Drawing · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-05-001 EXISTING SECTION A-A' Drawing · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-05-002 EXISTING SECTION B-B' Drawing · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-06-001 EXISTING FRONT (NORTH) ELEVATION / STREET SCENE Drawing · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-06-002 EXISTING REAR (SOUTH) ELEVATION / STREET SCENE Drawing · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-06-003 EXISTING SIDE (WEST) ELEVATION Drawing · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 159HI-A-06-004 EXISTING SIDE (EAST) ELEVATION Drawing · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF SEALED SURFACE PLAN Drawing · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
WD3 1BA
Received
24 Apr 2026
Validated
26 Jun 2026
Ward
Rickmansworth Town
Parish
Batchworth Community Council
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
21 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14881263
Press notice
10 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No
Three Rivers
Planning Authority Score
7.2/10
Good
#50 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Three Rivers is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #39 out of 292. Only 24% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Three Rivers decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #144 of 292
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #180 of 292
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #39 of 292
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #30 of 292
81%
Minor dwellings approved
77 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
18 decided
853
Total decisions
93 refused in 2025