Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP

This site has had 27 applications since 2020: 18 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/1400/RSP Awaiting decision

  Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP

  Retrospective application: Construction of a temporary stage for filming purposes.

  Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Amendments
• 26/1390/NAC Granted

  Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP

  Neighbouring Authority Consultation: Part retrospective application for existing and extension of the acoustic timber fence on Backlot 2.

  Decided 14 Sep 2026
• 26/1298/FUL Granted

  Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP

  Part Retrospective: Retention and extension of the existing acoustic timber fence on Backlot 2.

  Decided 7 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/1089/NMA Decided

  Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP

  Non-material amendment pursuant to planning permission 25/1308/FUL to allow alterations to Building 18 including alterations to fenestration detail, new canopy element and provision of a mezzanine level.

  Submitted 7 Jul 2026 Amendments
• 26/0963/FUL Decided

  Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP

  Extensions to temporary school building in association with on-site filming activities.

  Submitted 12 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/0789/NMA Decided

  Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP

  Non-material amendment pursuant to planning permission 25/1545/FUL to allow Erection of 2no. access ladders and a change to the placement of the proposed signage.

  Submitted 15 May 2026 Amendments
• 26/0781/NAC Granted

  Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP

  Neighbouring Authority Consultation: Watford Borough Council - Details submitted for Condition 23 (partial discharge phase 1 Surface Water Drainage) pursuant to planning permission 23/01023/VARM

  Decided 8 Jun 2026 Outline
• 26/0719/DIS Decided

  Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP

  Discharge of condition 25 (SuDS - Management and Maintenance Plan - Phases 3, 5 and 8) pursuant to planning permission 25/1308/FUL

  Decided 28 May 2026 Conditions
• 26/0599/NMA Granted

  Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP

  Non material amendment to planning permission 25/0743/RSP (prefabricated 'portacabins' for use as a school in association with on site filming activities for a temporary period) to allow for extension to second floor and addition of third floor.

  Decided 30 Apr 2026 Amendments
• 26/0151/FUL Granted

  Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP

  Removal of condition 13 (M25 Junction 21a Improvements) of planning permission 25/1308/FUL

  Decided 12 Oct 2026 Full applications

1. 8 Dec 2020

   Received by Three Rivers

2. 20 Jan 2021

   Decision issued: approved

3. 20 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• 21/0852/NMA Granted

  Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP

  Non material amendment to planning permission 20/2645/FUL: Amendment to Conditions 2 and 5 to allow alterations to landscaping and planting scheme and environmental management plan

  Decided 12 Apr 2021 Amendments

Three Rivers granted permission on 20 January 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP

  21/0852/NMA Submitted 1 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Non material amendment to planning permission 20/2645/FUL: Amendment to Conditions 2 and 5 to allow alterations to landscaping and planting scheme and environmental management plan

  Granted Amendments 7 docs

• Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP

  21/0922/DIS Submitted 9 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 3 (Landscape Ecological Management Plan) pursuant to planning permission 20/2667/FUL

  Decided Conditions 6 docs

• World Of Water Aquatic Centres Ltd Hempstead Road Watford Hertfordshire WD4 8QG

  24/1568/FUL Submitted 1 Oct 2024 250 yards away

  Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans), 11 (Tree Protection Measures), 12 (Offsite Highway Works), 15 (Vehicular Access), 16 (Visibility Splays), 23 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) and 25 (Sustainable Drainage) pursuant to planning permission 22/1764/FUL (Demolition of existing building and erection of retail food store, (Use Class E(a)), with associated access, parking and amenities) to allow an increase in gross internal area; alterations to building dimensions; relocation of trolley bay; reduction of car parking spaces by 4 and alterations to landscaping.

  Granted Full applications Demolition Trees 44 docs

• Lidl Great Britain Limited Hempstead Road Watford Hertfordshire

  25/1653/DIS Submitted 24 Sep 2025 250 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 23 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) pursuant to planning permission 24/1568/FUL

  Decided Conditions 7 docs

• Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP

  24/1028/DIS Submitted 28 Jun 2024 250 yards away

  Discharge of Conditions 4 (Vehicular Access Completion), 10 - Part A (Highways Improvements - Local Cycle Network Improvements), 11 - Part A (Highways Improvements - A41 Toucan to the Hempstead Road Underpass), 25 (SuDS - Management and Maintenance Plan - Phase 1) and 35 (Temporary Pedestrian / Cycle Access - Details) pursuant to planning permission 23/1897/FUL

  Decided Conditions 37 docs

• Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Warner Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7LP

  23/1897/FUL Submitted 9 Nov 2023 250 yards away

  Variation of Conditions 2, 4, 10, 19 and 32 pursuant to planning permission 22/0491/FUL [The provision of new sound stages, workshops, production and post-production offices, Studio support facilities (including new welfare and café building) and new roundabout to provide vehicular access to the Studios and Island Site; the construction of decked car parking and a pedestrian footbridge (Island Site); the use of land to the west of the Studios for film production and associated activities (Backlot 2); ecological improvements to existing field (Lower Field) together with site-wide landscape and necessary utilities and infrastructure works, bund construction, and ground re-profiling] to vary the approved plans and drawings (condition 2); to vary the triggers for the timing of the delivery of highway improvements (conditions 4, 10 and 32) and to amend the wording of condition 19 (noise).

  Granted Full applications 315 docs

• 26/1350/FUL Granted

  26 Ebury Road Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1BN

  Conversion of ground floor storage space to habitable accommodation; alterations to the fenestration

  Received 21 Aug, published by the council 1 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/1664/FUL Awaiting decision

  3 Pembroke Road Moor Park Northwood Hertfordshire HA6 2HP

  Variation of condition 2 (plans) pursuant to planning permission 24/1622/FUL to allow alterations to front entrance door and garage door

  Received 20 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/1663/FUL Awaiting decision

  161 New Road Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3HB

  Construction of first floor rear extension and front porch; internal alterations and alterations to fenestration including new windows to side elevation; alterations to external materials including insulated render and timber cladding

  Received 20 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/1654/FUL Awaiting decision

  47 Carpenders Avenue Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5BS

  Re-location of entrance and construction of front porch

  Received 16 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/1653/FUL Awaiting decision

  11 Hillcroft Crescent Oxhey Hall Watford Hertfordshire WD19 4PB

  Demolition of existing shed and construction of new outbuilding

  Received 16 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Full applications