8 Holtsmere Close Watford WD25 9NG Data via plota.co.uk

26/00293/FUL - Full Planning Permission Approved

Proposal

Demolition of existing detached bungalow and construction 2x new detached houses. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
8 Apr 2026
Validated
2 Jun 2026
Approved
4 Aug 2026

Approved on 4 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 8 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Watford
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
WD25 9NG
Received
8 Apr 2026
Validated
2 Jun 2026
Ward
Meriden
Case officer
Show
Decision
Conditional Planning Permission
Decision date
4 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Architects Corporation Ltd

Public comments

1comment received
1 objecting

45 neighbours consulted · Last counted 8 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14827091
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