8 Richmond Drive Watford WD17 3BG Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Demolition of existing garage to side and erection of single storey side extension Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 6 Nov 2026, from Watford's recent demolitions. Comments are open until 7 Oct 2026.
Comment on this application ↗Documents 6
Plans & drawings 3
Application forms 2
Consultation & comments 1
Site constraints 4
Checked on 1 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.
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Important details
Decision outlook
Day 20 of the 56-day target. Watford usually decides demolitions by day 53.
Plota live figures for demolitions decided by Watford in the last twelve months, from validation. Watford decision record →
Public comments
No public comments yet.
8 neighbours consulted · Last counted 1 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15196714
- Comments by
- 7 Oct 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
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.
Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use
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