40 Devereux Drive Watford WD17 3DE Data via plota.co.uk

26/00259/FULH - Full householder Pending consideration

Proposal

Installation of a domestic air-conditioning system to an existing dwelling, comprising six internal wall-mounted units connected to two external condenser units located externally. Unit 1- MHI FDC100VNP-W 10kW O/D R32 1ph. Outdoor unit (living and kitchen) Unit 2- MHI SCM125ZM-S Multi Outdoor 12.5kW. R410 Outdoor unit 12.5 kw. The works include installation of associated pipework, electrical connections, and minor penetrations through external walls for services (RETROSPECTIVE) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
26 Mar 2026
Validated
5 May 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 5 Jun 2026.

Important details

Council
Watford
Application type
Full householder
Postcode
WD17 3DE
Received
26 Mar 2026
Validated
5 May 2026
Ward
Park
Case officer
Show
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14772498
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