55 Goodwood Avenue Watford WD24 5LB Data via plota.co.uk

26/00563/VAR - Variation of Condition Pending consideration

Proposal

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to increase the depth and width of the rear extensions, a first-floor rear window, an enlarged window to the first-floor side elevation and remove the rear dormer granted by planning permission 26/00089/FUL (Amended drawings received: RED LINE BOUNDARY CORRECTED) (AMENDED DESCRIPTION). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
22 Jul 2026
✓
Validated
1 Oct 2026
Decision
Target date was 21 Sept 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. A decision is expected by 21 Sept 2026.

Comments are open until 2 Nov 2026

Comment on this application ↗

Associated applications 2

Site constraints 4

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 3; Inside the Watford (Watford) built-up area; Priority habitat 19 m away: Deciduous woodland; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 3, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. 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.

Sales history 1

Last sold for £500,000 in June 2025. Semi-detached house, freehold.

9 June 2025£500,000Recorded as a transfer outside a standard sale

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area121 m² (1,302 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (43 out of 100), could reach C
PropertySemi-detached house, 6 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingRoom heaters, electric
WallsSolid brick, with internal insulation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in February 2026, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Watford
Application type
Variation of Condition
Postcode
WD24 5LB
Received
22 Jul 2026
Validated
1 Oct 2026
Ward
Leggatts
Target decision
21 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Dimensions Planning & Architecture
Freehold owner
Show

Public comments

1comment received
1 objecting

12 neighbours consulted · Last counted 28 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15100845
Planning Portal ref
PP-15100845
Comments by
2 Nov 2026
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 statistics
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

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

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.

Freehold owner: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.