36 Chalk Hill Watford WD19 4BX

1. 22 Oct 2018

   Received by Watford

2. 11 Dec 2018

   Decision issued: Refuse Lawful Development Certificate

3. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 36 Chalk Hill Watford WD19 4BX

  18/00715/COU Submitted 12 Jun 2018 0m away

  Change of use from single dwelling house (use class C3) to a large houses in multiple occupation (HMO) more than six occupants (use class Sui generis).

  Refused Full applications 9 docs
  Domestic

• 36 Chalk Hill Watford WD19 4BX

  21/00395/LDC Submitted 18 Mar 2021 0m away

  Lawful Development Certificate for a loft conversion with rear dormers and 1no. additional front roof light.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 9 docs

• 30 Chalk Hill Watford WD19 4BX

  18/00714/COU Submitted 12 Jun 2018 23m away

  Continued use of ground floor of the property for childminding purposes in connection with the occupation of the property as a single dwelling house.

  Decided Full applications 10 docs
  Domestic

• 30 Chalk Hill Watford WD19 4BX

  18/01185/LDC Submitted 13 Sep 2018 23m away

  Lawful development certificate for erection of rear dormer and 2 rooflights in the front roofslope

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 6 docs

• 59 Chalk Hill Watford WD19 4DA

  23/01165/TCA Submitted 14 Dec 2023 54m away

  Works to trees in conservation area - fell to ground and treat stump tree T1 Ash, T2 Sycamore,T3 Holly, G1 and G2 Ash to prevent further damage to retaining wall

  Granted Trees 11 docs

• Flats 1-4 59 Chalk Hill Watford WD19 4DA

  26/00335/TCA Submitted 29 Apr 2026 55m away

  Works to trees in conservation area due to structural issues - Plumb and mixed shrubs, Holly and Magnolia, Mixed Ivy covered group, Laurel, Holly and Lilac (see tree works schedule)

  Granted Trees 12 docs

• 26/00700/LDC Awaiting decision

  13 Orchard Close Watford WD17 3DU

  Lawful Development Certificate for a hip to gable loft conversion with three skylights on the front slope.

  3 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00494/LDC Refused

  204A St Albans Road Watford WD24 4AS

  Lawful development certificate for existing use of the first and second floors as two separate self-contained residential dwellings (Use Class C3), each comprising independent living accommodation, kitchen facilities, bathroom facilities and ancillary storage, with access provided via the existing external rear staircase

  29 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00531/LDC Granted

  1014 St Albans Road Watford WD25 9NP

  Lawful development certificate for proposed hip to gable roof extension and loft conversion

  10 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00549/LDC Granted

  4 Field Road Watford WD19 4DR

  Lawful Development Certificate to replace single storey rear extension.

  17 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00659/LDC Awaiting decision

  38 Talbot Avenue Watford WD19 4AX

  Lawful development certificate for proposed demolition of existing rear extension and erection of single storey rear extension

  20 Aug 2026 Lawful development