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
• 25/2006/DIS Decided

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

  Discharge of Conditions 4 (Drainage - Construction Drawings and Details) and 5 (SuDS Management and Maintenance) pursuant to planning permission 25/1503/RSP

  Decided 8 Dec 2025 Conditions

1. 30 Jan 2026

   Received by Three Rivers

2. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 March 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Three Rivers took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

• 25/1308/FUL Granted

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

  Variation of Conditions 11 (A41 Toucan to the Hempstead Road underpass) and 13 (M25 Junction 21a Improvements) of planning permission 23/1897/FUL.

  Decided 29 Oct 2025 Full applications

This application is with Three Rivers for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Three Rivers decided full applications in a median of 63 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 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

  25/1308/FUL Submitted 4 Aug 2025 0m away

  Variation of Conditions 11 (A41 Toucan to the Hempstead Road underpass) and 13 (M25 Junction 21a Improvements) of planning permission 23/1897/FUL.

  Granted Full applications 278 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

• 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