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Watford planning applications
6,746 applications. 82% approved. 53 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 6,746 planning applications from Watford. 455 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 82% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Watford: 549 applications received in the last year, 455 decisions published.
Watford takes a median of 52 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/00781/HPD Awaiting decision
50 Butterwick Watford Hertfordshire WD25 9SD
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.0m for which the maximum height would be 3.0m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.70m.
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26/00777/HPD Awaiting decision
984 St Albans Road Watford WD25 9NP
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.0m for which the maximum height would be 3.0m and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.0m
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26/00769/HPD Awaiting decision
18 Hazel Tree Road Watford Hertfordshire WD24 6RQ
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6m for which the maximum height would be 3.3m and for which the height of the eaves would be 3m
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26/00765/TPO Awaiting decision
11 Cottage Close Watford WD17 3NN
Works to tree (T19 Oak) under Group G1 TPO.No.52 - Reduce height by up to 2m and spread on sides up to 1m.
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26/00764/TPO Awaiting decision
14 Cottage Close Watford WD17 3NN
Works to trees T15 and T16 , x2 Sycamores under TPO.No.49 - reduce height by 2m and diameter to previous points. The trees have dead branches and shedding them into neighbouring properties.
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26/00766/DISCON Awaiting decision
Watford Borough Council Town Hall Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3EX
Details submitted for Condition 5 and 11 (hard landscaping) pursuant to planning permission 22/01237/FUL and 22/01238/LBC
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26/00763/LDC Awaiting decision
134 Balmoral Road Watford WD24 4ET
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed hip to gable loft conversion including rear dormer and x2 front roof lights.
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26/00767/DISCON Awaiting decision
15A Lea Bushes Watford Hertfordshire WD25 9TL
Details submitted for Condition 6 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) pursuant to planning permission 26/00629/FUL.
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26/00761/HPD Awaiting decision
28 Eastfield Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD24 4HQ
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.00m for which the maximum height would be 4.00m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.90m
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26/00753/ADV Awaiting decision
118 High Street Watford WD17 2BJ
Consent to display 1 no. internally illuminated fascia sign and 1 no. internally illuminated projecting sign.
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26/00759/FULH Awaiting decision
Gorran Haven Trevellance Way Watford WD25 0LY
Erection of a double storey side and rear extensions and a single storey front extension.
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26/00754/FULH Awaiting decision
498 Whippendell Road Watford WD18 7QJ
Erection of a ground floor wrap around extension, plus front porch.
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26/00755/LDC Awaiting decision
498 Whippendell Road Watford WD18 7QJ
Lawful Development Certificate for a loft conversion with rear dormer window.
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26/00756/FULH Awaiting decision
40 Capel Road Watford WD19 4AE
Erection of single storey rear extension
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26/00752/FULH Awaiting decision
3 East Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD25 0AH
Erection of single storey side extension and conversion of existing garage into habitable room
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26/00757/NONMAT Awaiting decision
39 Cassiobury Drive Watford WD17 3AA
Non - material amendment pursuant to planning permission 26/00153/FULH for change from side window on lower ground floor to side door facing brick wall of neighbours garage
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26/00758/HPD Awaiting decision
21 Chilcott Road Watford Hertfordshire WD24 5LF
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.00m for which the maximum height would be 3.50m and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.00m
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26/00751/DISCON Awaiting decision
Palace View 38 High Street Watford WD17 2BS
Details submitted for Condition 3.(external facing materials) pursuant to planning permission 25/00799/FUL
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26/00748/FULH Awaiting decision
50 The Avenue Watford WD17 4NX
Erection of ground floor single storey front and rear infill extension, first floor part side extension and loft conversion including rear dormer and front roof lights
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26/00749/NONMAT Awaiting decision
Land To The South Of Multi Storey Car Park Shrodells Road Watford Hertfordshire
Non - material amendment pursuant to planning permission 24/01103/FULM for provision of hotel arranged over ground to fourth floor alongside class e uses ground floor new public realm and associated servicing
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26/00745/DISCON Awaiting decision
The Wenta Business Centre Colne Way Watford WD24 7ND
Details submitted for Condition 3.(ground investigation report), 8.(general arrangement foundation plan), 9.(drainage general arrangement),17.(cycle provision statement) and 19.(Asbestos R&D Surveys )pursuant to planning permission 25/00270/FULM
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26/00744/TPO Granted
223 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HH
Works to trees under A1 TPO.226 Fell Ash (T1) and Conifer (T2) - due to damaging the front wall
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26/00743/TCA Granted
11 Rickmansworth Road Watford WD18 0JE
Works to trees in conservation area T1 - Ash - Clear from building by 2-3m and remove major deadwood. T2 - Cypress - Remove - Reason - Dead tree.T3 - Cypress - Lift crown height to 2.5m to allow for parking beneath tree. T4 - Ash - Remove to 1.5m - Dead. G1 - Remove major deadwood and girdle Ivy from twin stemmed Ash. Clear to ground level remaining group including 3 x dead Cherries, 1 x dead Ash and group of Laurel stems. T5 - Purple Plum - Clear footwear to 2.5m height street furniture and buildings by 1m clearance and balance remaining crown.
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26/00739/FULH Awaiting decision
61 Park Road Watford WD17 4QJ
Erection of a first-floor extension over the existing flat roof. alongside a new loft conversion to provide additional habitable accommodation.
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26/00740/LDC Granted
344 Hagden Lane Watford WD18 7SH
Lawful development certificate for proposed erection of outbuilding (12mx5m) at the South-West corner of the rear garden
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26/00737/FULH Awaiting decision
48 Parkside Drive Watford WD17 3AX
Erection of a single storey rear extension, garage conversion and Interal Works to an existing two storey detached dwellinghouse.
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26/00734/FULH Awaiting decision
9 Observer Drive Watford WD18 7GR
Garage conversion into habitable room
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26/00733/TCA Granted
3 Essex Road Watford WD17 4EL
Works to fell dead Judas Tree in conservation area
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26/00727/FUL Awaiting decision
105 Horseshoe Lane Watford WD25 7HS
Demolition of an existing side extension to facilitate a single storey side / rear and front extension, and changes to the existing porch roof.
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26/00728/TPO Granted
12 Nascot Wood Road Watford WD17 4SA
Works to tree/s under Group TPO.230 - T1 & T2 Two Beech trees overhanging footpath/road to reduce the crown by 25-30% approximately 2-3 meters off crown and raise the canopy to 5 meters approximately. The trees are overhanging a footpath and road, rubbing on power lines and could be dangerous if the lateral branches start to break or fall in the bad weather.
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26/00730/HPD Awaiting decision
15 Munden Grove Watford WD24 7EF
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6m for which the maximum height would be 3m and for which the height of the eaves would be 3m
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26/00721/FUL Awaiting decision
Screwfix 10 Imperial Park Imperial Way Watford WD24 4PP
Creation of new retail bakery (Use Class E(a)), new shop front, HVAC and associated works.
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26/00725/FULH Awaiting decision
25 Bellamy Close Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4RN
Erection of single storey rear extension.
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26/00724/FULH Awaiting decision
8 Richmond Drive Watford WD17 3BG
Demolition of existing garage to side and erection of single storey side extension
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26/00726/LDC Granted
3 Coningesby Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3BD
Lawful development certificate for proposed new front porch and conversion of the existing garage into a habitable space
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26/00722/ADV Awaiting decision
Screwfix 10 Imperial Park Imperial Way Watford WD24 4PP
Consent to display two illuminated fascia signs - one internally, one externally
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26/00718/LDC Granted
21 Chilcott Road Watford Hertfordshire WD24 5LF
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed dormer loft extension and 2 roof lights.
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26/00719/TPO Granted
1B Temple Close Watford WD17 3DR
Works to trees under TPO175 Indian Bean Tree - pollard of 2metres crown reduction (hanging over road and interfering with overhead telephone cables).
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26/00715/DISCON Awaiting decision
40 Hudson Close Watford Hertfordshire WD24 5LN
Details submitted for Condition 3 (Materials) pursuant to planning permission 26/00068/FUL
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26/00713/FULH Awaiting decision
22 Felden Close Watford Hertfordshire WD25 9QW
Erection of single storey rear and side wrap around extension and construction of front porch.
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26/00714/LDC Granted
25 Westbury Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0DL
Lawful development certificate for proposed loft conversion including rear dormer and x front rooflights
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26/00712/FULH Awaiting decision
32 Gade Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD18 7LG
Erection of a single storey rear extension and internal alterations.
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26/00709/NONMAT Granted
223 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HH
Non - material amendment pursuant to planning permission 25/00993/FULH for proposed relocation of the front porch, addition of Tudor detailing to the front elevation and replacement of a window to the rear elevation with a 4-panel door
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26/00708/FULH Awaiting decision
88 Church Road Watford WD17 4PU
Erection of single storey rear extension, replacement windows and doors, changes to openings on left elevation.
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26/00703/VARM Awaiting decision
Park House 15 - 19 Greenhill Crescent Watford WD18 8PH
Variation of conditions 1. (amended plans), 3. (amend drainage strategy plan),10.(amend transport statement drawing), 13. (amend site layout plan and cycle shelter details) and 16. (amend BREEAM pre assessment report with ref for energy and sustainability statement - updated BREEAM pursuant to planning permission 24/00612/FULM
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26/00705/HPD Awaiting decision
115 Parkside Drive Watford WD17 3AY
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 8.00m for which the maximum height would be 3.00m and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.00m
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26/00707/FUL Awaiting decision
Land Adjacent To 58 Radlett Road Watford WD24 4LL
Demolition of existing garages, shed and erection of x2 3 storey 3 bedroom semi detached houses
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26/00704/LDC Awaiting decision
268 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 4LY
Lawful development certificate for proposed hip to gable loft conversion to extend main ridge line and rear dormer
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26/00700/LDC Granted
13 Orchard Close Watford WD17 3DU
Lawful Development Certificate for a hip to gable loft conversion with three skylights on the front slope.
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26/00701/FUL Awaiting decision
Penman Johnson Solicitors 5 George Street Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0SQ
Installation, to existing commercial building, of replacement fenestration and wall lights, 2 mechanical ventilation recovery units and 6 louvre outlet grilles, and external ceiling and associated led lighting to existing undercroft
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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26/00633/LBC Refused
O'Neills Station Road Watford WD17 1ET
Listed building consent for new signage and lights station road elevation, to train station and to car park. Comprising of internally illuminated signs, O'Neill's built up letter, cabochon lightbulb lighting, up and down lighters to replace all existing lanterns, flood lights, high tac arlon vinyl, push through sign, oversized sign written roundle, digitally printed images and digital media screen signs.
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26/00629/ADV Refused
O'Neills Station Road Watford WD17 1ET
Consent to display new signage and lights station road elevation, to train station and to car park. Comprising of internally illuminated signs, O'Neill's built up letter, cabochon lightbulb lighting, up and down lighters to replace all existing lanterns, flood lights, high tac arlon vinyl, push through sign, oversized sign written roundle, digitally printed images and digital media screen signs.
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26/00740/LDC Granted
344 Hagden Lane Watford WD18 7SH
Lawful development certificate for proposed erection of outbuilding (12mx5m) at the South-West corner of the rear garden
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26/00744/TPO Granted
223 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HH
Works to trees under A1 TPO.226 Fell Ash (T1) and Conifer (T2) - due to damaging the front wall
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26/00743/TCA Granted
11 Rickmansworth Road Watford WD18 0JE
Works to trees in conservation area T1 - Ash - Clear from building by 2-3m and remove major deadwood. T2 - Cypress - Remove - Reason - Dead tree.T3 - Cypress - Lift crown height to 2.5m to allow for parking beneath tree. T4 - Ash - Remove to 1.5m - Dead. G1 - Remove major deadwood and girdle Ivy from twin stemmed Ash. Clear to ground level remaining group including 3 x dead Cherries, 1 x dead Ash and group of Laurel stems. T5 - Purple Plum - Clear footwear to 2.5m height street furniture and buildings by 1m clearance and balance remaining crown.
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26/00728/TPO Granted
12 Nascot Wood Road Watford WD17 4SA
Works to tree/s under Group TPO.230 - T1 & T2 Two Beech trees overhanging footpath/road to reduce the crown by 25-30% approximately 2-3 meters off crown and raise the canopy to 5 meters approximately. The trees are overhanging a footpath and road, rubbing on power lines and could be dangerous if the lateral branches start to break or fall in the bad weather.
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26/00709/NONMAT Granted
223 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HH
Non - material amendment pursuant to planning permission 25/00993/FULH for proposed relocation of the front porch, addition of Tudor detailing to the front elevation and replacement of a window to the rear elevation with a 4-panel door
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26/00628/GPDO Refused
Telecommunications Mast Radlett Road Watford WD24 4LH
Notification of the installation of a 22.5m monopole supporting, 12no. antennas, 4 no.s dishes, 7 no. cabinets and ancillary equipment. For informative purposes, permitted by Class A(a) of Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the GPDO are shown on the accompanying drawings.
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26/00644/FULH Granted
16 Garden Close Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3DP
Erection of a two storey side extension with new two storey gables entrance atrium and front two-storey bay. Single storey side extension to left hand side to house the new garage and single storey rear infill extension no more than 6m`s deep from the original wall.
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26/00655/ADV Granted
226 - 228 St Albans Road Watford WD24 4AU
Consent to display internally non-illuminated 5x Vinyls, 1x Pane Frosting signs
The full record
Decisions between 2018 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 6,591 decisions from Watford between 2018 and 2026, part of 6,746 applications on record. Over that period 79% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 5,062 granted against 1,335 refused. The busiest single year was 2022, with 1,192 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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18/00683/HPD Refused
110 Kensington Avenue Watford WD18 7RY
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.0m for which the maximum height would be 3.5m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.9m
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18/00694/VAR Granted
1 Blackthorn Close Watford WD25 7EL
Variation of Condition 2 (New plans) 2.1-2.2 Rev P4, 2.3-2.4 Rev P4. Minor alteration to insert additional rooflight to side extension, pursuant to planning permission 18/00159/FULH.
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18/00794/TCA Granted
38 Malden Road Watford WD17 4EW
Remove large cypress tree in rear garden (Nascot Conservation Area.)
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18/00775/TPO Granted
34 Nascot Wood Road Watford WD17 4SG
Proposed removal of T1 Pine under TPO 157.
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18/00778/TPO Granted
73 Northfield Gardens Watford WD24 7RF
Works to Norway Maple trees T10 & T11 under TPO no. 111 (deadwood removal and cutting back of branches to boundary).
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18/00792/TPO Granted
15 Grange Close Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4HQ
Proposed removal of lower branches and cut back from property of Lime tree which forms part of G1 of TPO 141.
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18/00776/TCA Granted
2A Upper Paddock Road Watford WD19 4DZ
Proposed removal of 2 no. conifer trees located in rear garden (Oxhey Conservation Area)
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18/00797/HPD Refused
45 Harford Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3DQ
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6m for which the maximum height would be 3.6m and for which the height of the eaves would be 3m
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18/00736/NONMAT Granted
9-13 Aldenham Road Watford WD19 4AB
Non-material amendment to planning permission 17/00685/FULM for a proposal to omit the inset and external ground floor building line to the principal Aldenham Road elevation and to align with that of the building line to the upper floors.
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18/00712/HPD Granted
31 Pomeroy Crescent Watford WD24 6RZ
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6m for which the maximum height would be 3.1m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.8m.
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 290 64%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 89 20%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 76 17%
Planning agents in Watford
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Architects Corporation Ltd 80% granted overall 7
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BDP Ltd 100% granted overall 2
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Artemis tree services ltd 94% granted overall 2
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Studio RHL 74% granted overall 2
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KDA Designs LTD 63% granted overall 2
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Woolf Bond Planning Ltd 63% granted overall 2
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Watford decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Watford decided 455 planning applications. 82% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Watford?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 53 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Watford decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 455 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 64% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 83% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Watford decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 6591 decisions from Watford between 2018 and 2026, out of 6,746 applications on record. Across that whole period 79% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Watford?
July 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 91 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
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Watford: 6,746 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 455 decided, 82% approved, median 53 days to a decision. 549 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2018 and 2026: 6,591 in total, 79% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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