8 Rufford Close Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4UU

1. 16 Jul 2021

   Received by Watford

2. 9 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: HPD Prior Approval Not Required

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Watford granted permission on 9 August 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• 7 Rufford Close Watford WD17 4UU

  18/00813/TPO Submitted 3 Jul 2018 50 yards away

  Works to trees in G5, G4 and G3 of TPO 161 comprising: Within G5 the Yew reduction to abate the future damage of the branches contacting the house, roof and guttering; the felling and grinding of the declining Thuja to allow surrounding trees to flourish and abate future danger; the 30% crown reduction of the Sycamore to abate future damage being caused to the house, roof and guttering; the 30% crown reduction of the 2 Sycamores and Horse Chestnut to allow more light to the garden. Within G3 the formative prning of the Holly to maintain its shape. Within G4 the formative pruning of the Holly to maintain its shape.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 9 Rufford Close Watford WD17 4UU

  25/00367/TPO Submitted 14 Apr 2025 50 yards away

  Works to tree/s under Group G3 TPO. 161 - T1 Lime - reduce to previous pruning points and remove major dead wood, reduce T2 Horsechestnut back to previous pruning points

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 10 Rufford Close Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4UU

  22/00396/FULH Submitted 24 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Demolition of the existing conservatory and erection of part double, part single story rear and side extensions, garage conversion, front porch extension and loft conversion with new dormer and balcony

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 22 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Rufford Close Watford WD17 4UU

  23/00859/FUL Submitted 21 Sep 2023 50 yards away

  Partial demolition and re-building of dwelling, including erection of a two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and loft conversion involving installation of front rooflights and rear dormer (part-retrospective)

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 21 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Rufford Close Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4UU

  22/00817/LDC Submitted 24 Jun 2022 50 yards away

  Lawful Development Certificate for proposed demolition of the existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension, loft conversion including rear dormer front and side roof lights, and conversion of garage into habitable living accommodation.

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer +1 19 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Rufford Close Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4UU

  22/00818/FULH Submitted 24 Jun 2022 50 yards away

  Demolition of the existing conservatory and erection of part double/part single story rear and side extension, garage conversion, and loft conversion.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 24 docs
  Small domestic

• 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