Hilton National Hotel Elton Way Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8HA

1. 26 Aug 2026

   Received by Hertsmere

2. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Hertsmere took a median of 65 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Hertsmere for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.

More on advertising applications in our guide

• Bhaktivedanta Manor Primary School Hartspring Cottage Elton Way Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8HB

  23/0193/FUL Submitted 3 Feb 2023 96m away

  Installation of all weather artificial pitch and 1.2m high rebound side boards.

  Granted Full applications 19 docs

• Telecommunications Equipment On LP 1160 To The Front Of Costco Elton Way Watford Hertfordshire

  19/1725/FUL Submitted 25 Oct 2019 102m away

  Telecommunications upgrade to include Phase 8, 5G monopole with wrap around cabinet at base and associated works.

  Granted Full applications Extension 15 docs

• Hartspring Cottage Elton Way Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8HB

  21/1165/DOC Submitted 1 Jun 2021 122m away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (cycle parking) of planning permission reference 20/1600/FUL.

  Decided Conditions 8 docs

• Telecommunications Equipment On LP 1160 To The Front Of Costco Elton Way Watford Hertfordshire

  19/1724/PD56O Submitted 25 Oct 2019 131m away

  Installation of additional Phase 8, 5G telecommunications monopole with wrap around cabinet at base and associated works.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 16 docs

• Costco Hartspring Lane Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8JS

  19/1659/MA Submitted 16 Oct 2019 132m away

  Application for a non material amendment to allow for changes to the north west elevation following the grant of planning permission ref 19/0619/FUL

  Granted Amendments 3 docs

• Hazetta House Hartspring Lane Watford WD25 8AD

  DOC/12/1860 Submitted 3 Sep 2012 186m away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 of planning permission reference TP/12/0208.

  Granted Conditions

• 26/1127/ADV Awaiting decision

  149 High Street Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 5BB

  Installation of 1x internally illuminated fascia sign and 1x projecting illuminated sign. (Application for Advertisement Consent.)

  7 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 26/1046/ADV Awaiting decision

  The Borehamwood Elstree Childrens Centre Shakespeare Drive Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 2FD

  Two banners, 1m x 2m in size, advertising the cafe at the Borehamwood and Elstree Children Centre (BECC) (Application for advertisement consent).

  27 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 26/0542/ADV Granted

  3 Leeming Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 4EB

  Installation of 1x internally-illuminated fascia sign, and interior window stickers (Application for advertisement consent).

  22 Apr 2026 Advertising
• 26/0789/ADV Decided

  70 Watling Street Radlett Hertfordshire WD7 7NP

  Installation of 1x externally illuminated fascia sign, 1x projecting sign and 1 x window graphics. (Application for Advertisement Consent.)

  8 Jun 2026 Advertising
• 26/0738/ADV Awaiting decision

  165 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1AH

  Installation of 1x internally illuminated fascia sign and 1x internally illuminated projecting sign. (Application for Advertisement Consent.)

  29 May 2026 Advertising