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40 Kensington Avenue Watford WD18 7RY

Refused Watford 20/00444/HPD Householder Permitted Development

Works: Extension Small domestic

Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register

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

Proposal

The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.8m and 6.0m for which the maximum height would be 3.5m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.9m

As published by the council, reference 20/00444/HPD

Application record

Reference
20/00444/HPD
Type
Householder Permitted Development
Status
Refused
Decision
Refused As published: Refuse Invalid HPD Notification
Received
29 Apr 2020
Validated
29 Apr 2020
Decided
9 Jun 2020
Ward
Vicarage
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
WD18 7RY

Site history

Applications at this address on the Watford register

This site has had 2 applications since 2020: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • 20/00478/HPD Granted

    40 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 6.00m for which the maximum height would be 3.20m and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.00m

    Decided 23 Jun 2020 Prior approval

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 Apr 2020

    Received by Watford

  2. 9 Jun 2020

    Decision issued: Refuse Invalid HPD Notification

  3. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

4 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.

About prior approval applications

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 40 Kensington Avenue Watford WD18 7RY

    20/00478/HPD Submitted 15 May 2020 50 yards away

    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 3.20m and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.00m

    Granted Prior approval Extension 5 docs
    Small domestic

  • 57 Mildred Avenue Watford WD18 7DU

    21/01208/LDC Submitted 6 Aug 2021 50 yards away

    Lawful Development Certificate for loft conversion with L shape rear dormer and 3no. front roof windows

    Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 5 docs

  • 53 Kensington Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD18 7RZ

    22/00943/FULH Submitted 29 Jul 2022 50 yards away

    Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension

    Granted Householder Extension Demolition 9 docs
    Small domestic

  • 53 Kensington Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD18 7RZ

    22/00666/FULH Submitted 20 May 2022 50 yards away

    Proposed replacement kitchen and conservatory at the rear with new extension.

    Refused Householder Extension 8 docs
    Small domestic

  • 21 Kensington Avenue Watford WD18 7RZ

    18/00771/FULH Submitted 25 Jun 2018 50 yards away

    Proposed engineering works to basement caused by failing main drain within walls and floor.

    Withdrawn Householder 3 docs
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  • 47 Mildred Avenue Watford WD18 7DU

    25/00624/FULH Submitted 3 Jul 2025 50 yards away

    Erection of a single storey side extension. Demolish exiting temporary side storage.

    Granted Householder Extension Demolition 5 docs
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In Watford

  • 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.

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • 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

    Received 2 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/00660/HPD Granted

    12 Kingswood Road Watford Hertfordshire WD25 0EE

    The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.50m for which the maximum height would be 4m and for which the height of the eaves would be 3m

    Received 20 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/00617/AAPA Refused

    Hanover Court 85 - 87 King Georges Avenue Watford WD18 7QE

    Notification of prior approval for upward extension above existing block of flats to provide x3 new flats

    Received 10 Aug, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • 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

    Received 30 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Prior approval