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304A Lower High Street Watford WD17 2JE

Refused Watford 19/00386/FUL Full Planning Permission

Works: New dwelling Extension Windows or glazing Small domestic

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Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Erection of single storey rear extension, first floor rear extension, creation of new second floor level, front/side/rear fenestration alterations and creation of 2 self contained flats at ground, first and second floor levels from existing A1 use along with amenity space, bin and bicycle storage.

As published by the council, reference 19/00386/FUL

Application record

Reference
19/00386/FUL
Type
Full Planning Permission
Status
Refused
Decision
Refused As published: Refuse Planning Permission
Received
4 Apr 2019
Validated
16 Apr 2019
Decided
11 Jun 2019
Ward
Central
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
WD17 2JE

Site history

Applications at this address on the Watford register

This site has had 4 applications since 2018: 1 approved, 2 refused.

  • 25/00238/FUL Granted

    304A Lower High Street Watford WD17 2JE

    Erection of single storey rear extension with flat roof and flat roof light. First floor extension over existing ground floor with pitch roof and two velux windows (amended plans)

    Decided 10 Oct 2025 Full applications
  • 20/00004/MAPD Refused

    304A Lower High Street Watford WD17 2JE

    Notification of change of use from Class A1 (retail) to Class C3 (dwellinghouses)

    Decided 21 Feb 2020
  • 18/01498/FUL Withdrawn

    304A Lower High Street Watford WD17 2JE

    Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer (change to Side Gable Ends). First floor rear extension (over existing structure). Single storey rear extension. Side fenestration alterations and creation of 2 Self Contained Flats at Ground, First, Second Floor Levels along with Amenity Space, Bin Storage and Bicycle Storage including retention of part Ground Floor A1 Unit

    Decided 17 Jan 2019 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Apr 2019

    Received by Watford

  2. 16 Apr 2019

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 11 Jun 2019

    Decision issued: Refuse Planning Permission

  4. 1 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

12 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Watford refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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  • 304A Lower High Street Watford WD17 2JE

    18/01498/FUL Submitted 22 Nov 2018 50 yards away

    Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer (change to Side Gable Ends). First floor rear extension (over existing structure). Single storey rear extension. Side fenestration alterations and creation of 2 Self Contained Flats at Ground, First, Second Floor Levels along with Amenity Space, Bin Storage and Bicycle Storage including retention of part Ground Floor A1 Unit

    Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling Extension +2 8 docs
    Small domestic
  • 304A Lower High Street Watford Hertfordshire WD17 2JE

    22/00953/FUL Submitted 2 Aug 2022 50 yards away

    Change of use from Class E1 to two residential units - C3 with external extensions and modifications.

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  • 304A Lower High Street Watford WD17 2JE

    20/00004/MAPD Submitted 2 Jan 2020 50 yards away

    Notification of change of use from Class A1 (retail) to Class C3 (dwellinghouses)

    Refused 11 docs
  • 304A Lower High Street Watford WD17 2JE

    25/00238/FUL Submitted 14 Mar 2025 50 yards away

    Erection of single storey rear extension with flat roof and flat roof light. First floor extension over existing ground floor with pitch roof and two velux windows (amended plans)

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 16 docs
    Small domestic
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    Granted Full applications 12 docs
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