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. 1 Apr 2021

   Received by Three Rivers

2. 12 Apr 2021

   Decision issued: approved

3. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• 20/2645/FUL Granted

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

  Erection of a 2.4m high fence, to the south (A41) and west (Gypsy Lane) boundaries including gates to the west (Gypsy Lane) and east (Backlot) boundaries and the erection of 3 no. 6m high CCTV poles adjacent to the northern and eastern boundaries.

  Decided 20 Jan 2021 Full applications

Three Rivers granted permission on 12 April 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.

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

  20/2645/FUL Submitted 8 Dec 2020 50 yards away

  Erection of a 2.4m high fence, to the south (A41) and west (Gypsy Lane) boundaries including gates to the west (Gypsy Lane) and east (Backlot) boundaries and the erection of 3 no. 6m high CCTV poles adjacent to the northern and eastern boundaries.

  Granted Full applications 61 docs
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• 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

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  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

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  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

• 26/1670/NMA Awaiting decision

  Maple Cross House, Denham Way And Kier Offices Off Maple Lodge Close, Maple Cross Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 9SW

  Non-Material Amendments pursuant to planning permission 24/1963/FUL to allow the relocation of two trees

  Received 21 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Amendments
• 26/1657/NMA Awaiting decision

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  Non-Material Amendments to planning permission 26/1091/FUL to allow alteration to design of combined defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet.

  Received 19 Oct, published by the council 20 Oct 2026 Amendments
• 26/1580/NMA Decided

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  Non-Material Amendments to planning permission 26/0703/FUL to allow the approved bunker to change location

  5 Oct 2026 Amendments
• 26/1478/NMA Granted

  12 Raglan Gardens Oxhey Hall Watford Hertfordshire WD19 4LL

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 26/0793/FUL to allow a reduction in size to the approved first-floor side extension.

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Amendments
• 26/1481/NMA Decided

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  Non Material Amendments to planning permission 24/1137/FUL to allow alterations to the landscaping and fencing

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Amendments