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Search current and historic planning applications published by Watford Borough Council - 206 applications in the last 90 days across 6 postcode districts. Filter applications by date, status, development type, or number of homes, view them on the map, or create a free alert for new applications. In the year to March 2026, Watford Borough Council decided 526 planning applications and approved 79%; 80% of householder decisions were made within eight weeks.

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2 days ago Pending consideration 26/00763/LDC

134 Balmoral Road Watford WD24 4ET

Lawful Development Certificate for proposed hip to gable loft conversion including rear dormer and x2 front roof lights.

Lawful Development Certificate Watford
5 Oct 2026 Pending consideration 26/00781/HPD

50 Butterwick Watford Hertfordshire WD25 9SD

The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.0m for which the maximum height woul...

Householder Permitted Development Watford
5 Oct 2026 Pending consideration 26/00769/HPD

18 Hazel Tree Road Watford Hertfordshire WD24 6RQ

The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6m for which the maximum height would ...

Householder Permitted Development Watford
2 Oct 2026 Pending consideration 26/00767/DISCON

15A Lea Bushes Watford Hertfordshire WD25 9TL

Details submitted for Condition 6 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) pursuant to planning permission 26/00629/FUL.

Discharge of conditions Watford
2 Oct 2026 Pending consideration 26/00777/HPD

984 St Albans Road Watford WD25 9NP

The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.0m for which the maximum height woul...

Householder Permitted Development Watford
1 Oct 2026 Pending consideration 26/00699/FULH

24 Kingswood Road Watford Hertfordshire WD25 0EE

Erection of single storey front, rear and double storey side extensions and external and internal alterations

Full householder Watford
30 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00766/DISCON

Watford Borough Council Town Hall Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3EX

Details submitted for Condition 5 and 11 (hard landscaping) pursuant to planning permission 22/01237/FUL and 22/01238/LBC

Discharge of conditions Watford
30 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00765/TPO

11 Cottage Close Watford WD17 3NN

Works to tree (T19 Oak) under Group G1 TPO.No.52 - Reduce height by up to 2m and spread on sides up to 1m.

Works to Preserved Trees Watford
30 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00764/TPO

14 Cottage Close Watford WD17 3NN

Works to trees T15 and T16 , x2 Sycamores under TPO.No.49 - reduce height by 2m and diameter to previous points. The trees have dead branches and shed...

Works to Preserved Trees Watford
30 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00761/HPD

28 Eastfield Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD24 4HQ

The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.00m for which the maximum height wou...

Householder Permitted Development Watford
30 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00752/FULH

3 East Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 0AH

Erection of single storey side extension and conversion of existing garage into habitable room

Full householder Watford
29 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00739/FULH

61 Park Road Watford WD17 4QJ

Erection of a first-floor extension over the existing flat roof. alongside a new loft conversion to provide additional habitable accommodation.

Full householder Watford
28 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00759/FULH

Gorran Haven Trevellance Way Watford WD25 0LY

Erection of a double storey side and rear extensions and a single storey front extension.

Full householder Watford
28 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00755/LDC

498 Whippendell Road Watford WD18 7QJ

Lawful Development Certificate for a loft conversion with rear dormer window.

Lawful Development Certificate Watford
28 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00754/FULH

498 Whippendell Road Watford WD18 7QJ

Erection of a ground floor wrap around extension, plus front porch.

Watford
28 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00753/ADV

118 High Street Watford WD17 2BJ

Consent to display 1 no. internally illuminated fascia sign and 1 no. internally illuminated projecting sign.

Advert Application Watford
28 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00756/FULH

40 Capel Road Watford WD19 4AE

Erection of single storey rear extension

Full householder Watford
28 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00757/NONMAT

39 Cassiobury Drive Watford WD17 3AA

Non - material amendment pursuant to planning permission 26/00153/FULH for change from side window on lower ground floor to side door facing brick wal...

Non-material amendment of PP Watford
28 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00758/HPD

21 Chilcott Road Watford Hertfordshire WD24 5LF

The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.00m for which the maximum height wou...

Householder Permitted Development Watford
25 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00751/DISCON

Palace View 38 High Street Watford WD17 2BS

Details submitted for Condition 3.(external facing materials) pursuant to planning permission 25/00799/FUL

Discharge of conditions Watford
24 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00748/FULH

50 The Avenue Watford WD17 4NX

Erection of ground floor single storey front and rear infill extension, first floor part side extension and loft conversion including rear dormer and ...

Full householder Watford
24 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00749/NONMAT

Land To The South Of Multi Storey Car Park Shrodells Road Watford Hertfordshire

Non - material amendment pursuant to planning permission 24/01103/FULM for provision of hotel arranged over ground to fourth floor alongside class e u...

Non-material amendment of PP Watford
23 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00745/DISCON

The Wenta Business Centre Colne Way Watford WD24 7ND

Details submitted for Condition 3.(ground investigation report), 8.(general arrangement foundation plan), 9.(drainage general arrangement),17.(cycle p...

Discharge of conditions Watford
23 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00613/FUL

137 - 139 St Albans Road Watford WD17 1RA

Erection of a single storey rear extension and external alterations to create one additional flat and enlarge an existing flat.

Full Planning Permission Watford
22 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00727/FUL

105 Horseshoe Lane Watford WD25 7HS

Demolition of an existing side extension to facilitate a single storey side / rear and front extension, and changes to the existing porch roof.

Full Planning Permission Watford
22 Sept 2026 Approved 1 Oct 26/00744/TPO

223 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HH

Works to trees under A1 TPO.226 Fell Ash (T1) and Conifer (T2) - due to damaging the front wall

Works to Preserved Trees Watford
22 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00730/HPD

15 Munden Grove Watford WD24 7EF

The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6m for which the maximum height would ...

Householder Permitted Development Watford
22 Sept 2026 Approved 1 Oct 26/00743/TCA

11 Rickmansworth Road Watford WD18 0JE

Works to trees in conservation area T1 - Ash - Clear from building by 2-3m and remove major deadwood. T2 - Cypress - Remove - Reason - Dead tree.T3 - ...

Works to Trees in Conservation Areas Watford
21 Sept 2026 Approved 1 Oct 26/00740/LDC

344 Hagden Lane Watford WD18 7SH

Lawful development certificate for proposed erection of outbuilding (12mx5m) at the South-West corner of the rear garden

Lawful Development Certificate Watford
21 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00737/FULH

48 Parkside Drive Watford WD17 3AX

Erection of a single storey rear extension, garage conversion and Interal Works to an existing two storey detached dwellinghouse.

Full householder Watford
17 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00734/FULH

9 Observer Drive Watford WD18 7GR

Garage conversion into habitable room

Watford
17 Sept 2026 Approved 30 Sep 26/00733/TCA

3 Essex Road Watford WD17 4EL

Works to fell dead Judas Tree in conservation area

Works to Trees in Conservation Areas Watford
15 Sept 2026 Approved 1 Oct 26/00728/TPO

12 Nascot Wood Road Watford WD17 4SA

Works to tree/s under Group TPO.230 - T1 & T2 Two Beech trees overhanging footpath/road to reduce the crown by 25-30% approximately 2-3 meters off cro...

Works to Preserved Trees Watford
15 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00713/FULH

22 Felden Close Watford Hertfordshire WD25 9QW

Erection of single storey rear and side wrap around extension and construction of front porch.

Full householder Watford
15 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00638/FUL

31 Nascot Wood Road Watford WD17 4WE

Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of a replacement two-storey detached 4-bedroom dwelling, together with a detached ancillary outbuildi...

Full Planning Permission Watford
14 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00721/FUL

Screwfix 10 Imperial Park Imperial Way Watford WD24 4PP

Creation of new retail bakery (Use Class E(a)), new shop front, HVAC and associated works.

Full Planning Permission Watford
14 Sept 2026 Approved 23 Sep 26/00718/LDC

21 Chilcott Road Watford Hertfordshire WD24 5LF

Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed dormer loft extension and 2 roof lights.

Lawful Development Certificate Watford
14 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00724/FULH

8 Richmond Drive Watford WD17 3BG

Demolition of existing garage to side and erection of single storey side extension

Full householder Watford
14 Sept 2026 Approved 23 Sep 26/00726/LDC

3 Coningesby Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3BD

Lawful development certificate for proposed new front porch and conversion of the existing garage into a habitable space

Lawful Development Certificate Watford
14 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00725/FULH

25 Bellamy Close Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4RN

Erection of single storey rear extension.

Watford
14 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00722/ADV

Screwfix 10 Imperial Park Imperial Way Watford WD24 4PP

Consent to display two illuminated fascia signs - one internally, one externally

Advert Application Watford
14 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00667/FULH

17 Shepherds Road Watford WD18 7HU

Demolition of existing garden outbuildings and erection of new garden outbuilding

Full householder Watford
10 Sept 2026 Approved 18 Sep 26/00719/TPO

1B Temple Close Watford WD17 3DR

Works to trees under TPO175 Indian Bean Tree - pollard of 2metres crown reduction (hanging over road and interfering with overhead telephone cables).

Works to Preserved Trees Watford
10 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00566/FULH

127 Hagden Lane Watford WD18 7SR

Erection of a ground floor single storey side extension.

Full householder Watford
9 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00690/FULH

346 And 348 Cassiobury Drive Watford WD17 3AW

Erection of single storey and first floor rear extensions to the existing dwelling, alterations to the existing roof and associated internal and exter...

Full householder Watford
9 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00698/FULH

15 Wentworth Close Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4LW

Erection of double and single storey front, side and rear extensions with internal alterations

Full householder Watford
9 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00707/FUL

Land Adjacent To 58 Radlett Road Watford WD24 4LL

Demolition of existing garages, shed and erection of x2 3 storey 3 bedroom semi detached houses

Full Planning Permission Watford
9 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00705/HPD

115 Parkside Drive Watford WD17 3AY

The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 8.00m for which the maximum height wou...

Householder Permitted Development Watford
9 Sept 2026 Approved 18 Sep 26/00714/LDC

25 Westbury Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0DL

Lawful development certificate for proposed loft conversion including rear dormer and x front rooflights

Lawful Development Certificate Watford
9 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/00715/DISCON

40 Hudson Close Watford Hertfordshire WD24 5LN

Details submitted for Condition 3 (Materials) pursuant to planning permission 26/00068/FUL

Discharge of conditions Watford
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48daysmedian to decide4 days faster than UK
87%decided within 8 weeks17 pts above UK
83%approved7 pts below UK
68of 366UK rank for speedup 24 places on last year

590 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 · fewer than 1% went to committee. Days run from validation to decision, the clock councils report against; Plota live figures.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Watford Borough Council take to decide a planning application?
Across the 590 applications Watford Borough Council decided in the last 12 months, the median time from validation to decision was 48 days, and 87% were decided within 8 weeks. The UK median over the same period is 52 days.
What proportion of planning applications does Watford Borough Council approve?
83% of the applications Watford Borough Council decided in the last 12 months were approved. Withdrawn applications are not counted as decisions.
Where does this planning application data come from?
Every application on this page comes from Watford Borough Council's public planning register (pa.watford.gov.uk). Plota collects it, adds a map location and a category, and links each record back to the council's own entry, which is the authoritative version.
How often is this page updated?
Plota checks Watford Borough Council's register every day and adds new applications, status changes and decisions as the council publishes them. The register was last checked on 7 Oct 2026.
Where can I see the plans and documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports are held on Watford Borough Council's own website. Where the council publishes a document list, it appears on the application's page here with each item linking to the council's copy; otherwise the "View original council record" link on every application opens the council's entry.

About this data

Plota holds 733 current planning applications from Watford Borough Council, received since 4 Aug 2025, 206 of them in the last 90 days. Behind them, the Plota archive holds 13,386 earlier applications from Watford Borough Council, 2016 to 2025, searchable by location and keyword. Current records are collected from the council's public register at pa.watford.gov.uk and checked every day; the last check was on 7 Oct 2026. Each record carries the council's reference, address, proposal, dates, status and decision, with a map location and Plota's classification by type and procedure added. The council's own record is the authoritative version; every entry here links to it.

Latest application from Watford: 5 Oct 2026. We check the council's portal daily.