56 Wilmington Close Watford WD18 0AF Data via plota.co.uk

26/00441/LDC - Lawful Development Certificate Approved
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Lawful Development Certificate for proposed remedial works to building. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
11 Jun 2026
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Approved
29 Jun 2026

Approved on 29 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Documents 13

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF LDCDN - LDC DECISION Decision · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF OFFICER REPORT Officer Report · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 9

PDF LOCATION PLAN Drawing Approved · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED NORTH ELEVATION P1 Drawing Approved · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED EAST ELEVATION P2 Drawing Approved · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SOUTH ELEVATION P1 Drawing Approved · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED WEST ELEVATION P2 Drawing Approved · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING NORTH ELEVATION Drawing Approved · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING EAST ELEVATION Drawing Approved · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING SOUTH ELEVATION Drawing Approved · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING WEST ELEVATION Drawing Approved · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF THE EXCHANGE COVER LETTER Correspondence · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Watford
Application type
Lawful Development Certificate
Postcode
WD18 0AF
Received
11 Jun 2026
Validated
11 Jun 2026
Ward
Central
Case officer
Show
Decision
Grant Lawful Development Certificate
Decision date
29 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Savills

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14977511
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Lawful Development Certificate for remedial works to building including the installation…
25/00085/LDC
2025 Approved
Lawful Development Certificate for remedial works to building including the installation…
25/00085/LDC
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Fabroje Unit 1 Gade House 46 The Parade High Street Watford WD17 1AY
Consent to display externally Illuminated face 3D letter fixed on rails. 1. Word "Hello!…
25/00391/ADV
2025 Approved
Fabroje Unit 1 Gade House 46 The Parade High Street Watford WD17 1AY
Consent to display externally Illuminated face 3D letter fixed on rails. 1. Word "Hello!…
25/00391/ADV
2025 Approved
46 The Parade High Street Watford WD17 1AY
Consent to display internally illuminated fascia signage to 3 elevations plus SAV window…
25/00082/ADV
2025 Approved
46 The Parade High Street Watford WD17 1AY
Consent to display internally illuminated fascia signage to 3 elevations plus SAV window…
25/00082/ADV
2025
Footpath Outside Exchange House 60 Exchange Road Watford WD18 0JJ
Two digital 75 inch Digital LCD display screen, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
25/00208/ADV
2025
Footpath Outside Exchange House 60 Exchange Road Watford WD18 0JJ
Installation of 1No. BT Digital Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on ei…
25/00207/FUL
2025
Footpath Outside Exchange House 60 Exchange Road Watford WD18 0JJ
Two digital 75 inch Digital LCD display screen, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
25/00208/ADV
2025
Footpath Outside Exchange House 60 Exchange Road Watford WD18 0JJ
Installation of 1No. BT Digital Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on ei…
25/00207/FUL
2024
Unit B Wilmington Close Watford WD18 0FQ
Consent to display internally illuminated fascia signage and projecting sign
24/01181/ADV
2024
30 - 32 The Parade High Street Watford WD17 1EA
Consent to display 1no. externally illuminated fascia sign and 1no internally illuminated…
24/00779/ADV
2024 Approved
Rigby House 30 - 34 The Parade High Street Watford WD17 1EA
Sub-division of existing commercial unit to two Class E units
24/00598/FUL
2021 Refused
19 - 23 Exchange Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0JD
Consent to display an upgrade of existing 48-sheet advertisement hoarding to support digi…
21/01460/ADV
2021 Refused
19 - 23 Exchange Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0JD
Consent to display an upgrade of existing 48-sheet advertisement hoarding to support digi…
21/01460/ADV
2021 Approved
15 Exchange Road Watford WD18 0JD
Demolition of existing extension and conservatory, and proposed extension to rear with an…
21/01355/FUL
2021 Approved
15 Exchange Road Watford WD18 0JD
Demolition of existing extension and conservatory, and proposed extension to rear with an…
21/01355/FUL
2021 Approved
Exchange House 60 Exchange Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0JJ
Notification of Change of Use from Offices (Class B1(a)) to Dwellinghouses (Class C3) pro…
21/01186/OPD
2021 Approved
Exchange House 60 Exchange Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0JJ
Notification of Change of Use from Offices (Class B1(a)) to Dwellinghouses (Class C3) pro…
21/01186/OPD
2020 Approved
30-34 The Parade High Street Watford WD17 1EA
Creation of an additional floor comprising of 2 no 1 Bedroom units and 1 Studio.
20/00995/FUL
2020 Approved
30-34 The Parade High Street Watford WD17 1EA
Creation of an additional floor comprising of 2 no 1 Bedroom units and 1 Studio.
20/00995/FUL
2020 Approved
Rigby House 30 - 34 The Parade High Street Watford WD17 1EA
Notification of change of use of the upper floors from offices (Class B1a) to 16 resident…
20/00565/OPD
2016 Approved
Ground Floor 38 The Parade High Street Watford WD17 1AZ
Removal of existing shop front and replacement with new aluminium shop front including a…
16/00563/MCD
2016 Approved
Unit 4 Block C The Exchange Wilmington Close 26 Exchange Road Watford Herts WD18 OPP Hertfordshire WD18 0AF
Conversion of vacant gym into 2 flats, each having two bedrooms.
16/00120/FUL
2016 Approved
Unit 4 Block C The Exchange Wilmington Close 26 Exchange Road Watford Herts WD18 OPP Hertfordshire WD18 0AF
Conversion of vacant gym into 2 flats, each having two bedrooms.
16/00120/FUL
2016 Approved
Santander House 26 The Parade High Street Watford WD17 1AA
Consent to display 2no. 46" tv screens depicting various Santander Advertisements on fron…
16/00062/ADV
2016 Approved
Santander House 26 The Parade High Street Watford WD17 1AA
Consent to display 2no. 46" tv screens depicting various Santander Advertisements on fron…
16/00062/ADV
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings