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

This site has had 25 applications since 2020: 14 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
• 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 Awaiting decision

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

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

  Submitted 13 Aug 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 Awaiting decision

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

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

  Submitted 30 Jan 2026 Full applications

1. 4 Aug 2025

   Received by Three Rivers

2. 29 Oct 2025

   Decision issued: approved

3. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• 23/1897/FUL Granted

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

  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).

  Decided 29 Apr 2024 Full applications

4 later applications on the register refer to this one:

• 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
• 26/0719/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
• 26/0151/FUL Awaiting decision

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

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

  Submitted 30 Jan 2026 Full applications
• 25/1983/DIS Decided

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

  Discharge of Condition 12 (Travel Plan) pursuant to planning permission 25/1308/FUL

  Decided 25 Nov 2025 Conditions

Three Rivers granted permission on 29 October 2025, 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

  24/1028/DIS Submitted 28 Jun 2024 0m 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 0m 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

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

  22/0491/FUL Submitted 14 Mar 2022 0m away

  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.

  Granted Full applications 379 docs

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

  24/1693/NMA Submitted 22 Oct 2024 0m away

  Non-material Amendment to Conditions 2 (Plans), 6 (Electric Vehicle Charging Points), 7 (Cycle Parking), 17 (Operational Management Plan - In accordance with) and 30 (Landscaping - Implementation of) pursuant to planning permission 23/1897/FUL to allow relocation of two transformers adjacent to building 52 and 53 and provision of a substation next to building 80.

  Granted Amendments 24 docs

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

  26/0719/DIS Submitted 1 May 2026 0m away

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

  Decided Conditions 14 docs

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

  24/0856/NMA Submitted 30 May 2024 0m away

  Non material amendment to planning permission 23/1897/FUL: Amendment to design of Building 72.

  Granted Amendments 13 docs

• 26/1487/FUL Awaiting decision

  48 Valley Road Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4DS

  Demolition of existing car port; construction of a part single part two storey side and rear extension; alteration to the fenestration

  18 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/1471/FUL Awaiting decision

  6 Sycamore Approach Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3TN

  Demolition of existing garage and front entry porch; construction of a single storey front, side and rear extensions; internal alterations; alterations to hardstanding

  16 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/1167/FUL Granted

  22 Penrose Avenue Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5AD

  Construction of single storey front and rear extension; alterations to fenestration; installation of roof lanterns

  20 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/1456/FUL Awaiting decision

  1 Penn Way Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5HQ

  Construction of single storey side and rear extension; conversion of garage into habitable accommodation; removal of chimney stack

  14 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/1452/FUL Awaiting decision

  3 Arnett Way Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4DA

  Construction of a single storey front extension and two storey side extension; partial conversion of garage into habitable accommodation; installation of roof lights; alterations to the fenestration; internal alterations

  14 Sep 2026 Full applications