9 Brookdene Avenue Oxhey Hall Watford Hertfordshire WD19 4LG Data via plota.co.uk

25/2167/RSP - Retrospective application Pending Consideration

Proposal

Part Retrospective: Replacement of rear patio including steps and erection of raised lawn area Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
15 Dec 2025
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Validated
5 Jan 2026
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Consultation
13 Jan 2026
Decision
Target date was 2 Mar 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 28 Oct 2026; it is now day 296.

The consultation period closed on 3 Feb 2026.

Site constraints 3

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Watford (Watford) built-up area; Flood defence about 38 m from the postcode pin (natural high ground, designed for a 1 in 2 year flood).
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. 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 area63 m² (678 sq ft)
Energy ratingG (15 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached maisonette, 3 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingNo system present: electric heaters assumed
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in June 2016, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Application type
Retrospective application
Postcode
WD19 4LG
Received
15 Dec 2025
Validated
5 Jan 2026
Ward
Oxhey Hall And Hayling
Parish
Watford Rural Parish Council
Target decision
2 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Decision outlook

Day 296, past the statutory target. 96% of extensions in Three Rivers are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 24 Oct 2026.

Day 296240 days past the 56-day target
83%decided within 8 weeks
91%approved
497decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Three Rivers in the last twelve months, from validation. Three Rivers decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

4 neighbours consulted · Last counted 24 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14506635
Planning Portal ref
PP-14506635
Comments by
3 Feb 2026
Site or press notice
13 Jan 2026
Statutory expiry
2 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No
Three Rivers
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#54 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Three Rivers is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #30 out of 296. Only 24% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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 statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #145 of 296
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #184 of 296
82%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #30 of 296
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #28 of 296
85%
Minor dwellings approved
62 decided (1-9 homes)
63%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
94%
Change of use approved
17 decided
819
Total decisions
86 refused in the year to March 2026

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.