Watford Arches Retail Park Lower High Street Watford Hertfordshire WD17 2SD

1. 8 Sep 2021

   Received by Watford

2. 13 Sep 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Nov 2021

   Decision issued: Conditional Planning Permission

4. 1 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Watford granted permission on 10 November 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.

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• Watford Arches Retail Park Lower High Street Watford WD17 2SD

  18/01131/DISCON Submitted 3 Sep 2018 50 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 3 (cycle store) pursuant to planning permission 18/00449/FUL

  Granted Conditions 10 docs

• 304A Lower High Street Watford WD17 2JE

  19/00386/FUL Submitted 4 Apr 2019 50 yards away

  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.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 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  Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling Extension +2 8 docs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.

  Granted Full applications Extension 19 docs

• 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

• 26/00654/FUL Granted

  226 - 228 St Albans Road Watford WD24 4AU

  Proposed changes to existing building colour and all window frames and doors to be painted Anthracite RAL 7016.

  Received 19 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/00538/FUL Refused

  43A Fuller Road Watford Hertfordshire WD24 6QH

  Conversion of ground floor flat 43A into two flats with fenestration changes.

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/00415/FUL Granted

  Island Thomas Sawyer Way Watford Hertfordshire

  Proposed enabling works (Site Remediation).

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 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.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 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.

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications