53 Queens Road Watford WD17 2QN

1. 3 Dec 2021

   Received by Watford

2. 15 Dec 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Feb 2022

   Decision issued: Advertisement Consent

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.

More on advertising applications in our guide

• Derby Road Baptist Church Derby Road Watford WD17 2LZ

  26/00214/LBC Submitted 13 Mar 2026 37m away

  Listed Building consent for proposed new internal layout of female toilets to accommodate new unisex disabled wc.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• 61 Queens Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 2QN

  22/00405/ADV Submitted 25 Mar 2022 60m away

  Consent to display - Sign A - 1 off internally illuminated folded aluminium 'Suzuki' Fascia. Sign B - 3 off digitally printed vinyl window graphics.

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 6 docs

• Unit 1 Sapphire Court 56 Queens Road Watford WD17 2LA

  18/01190/FUL Submitted 14 Sep 2018 74m away

  Change of use of commercial unit to ground floor from A1, A2, D2 & B1a to A1, A2, D2, B1a and betting shop

  Decided Full applications 6 docs

• Intu Watford The Centre Management Suite 201 The Harlequin Watford WD17 2UB

  18/01360/ADV Submitted 24 Oct 2018 76m away

  Display of various illuminated and non-illuminated signage including signage relating to The Broadway shopping area.

  Granted Advertising 30 docs

• Queensgate 1-3 Derby Road Watford WD1 2LY

  23/01122/LDC Submitted 6 Dec 2023 82m away

  Lawful Development Certificate for for removal and replacement of cladding using brick slip wall type in place of bricks. No change in external appearance.

  Granted Lawful development 12 docs

• 33 Loates Lane Watford WD17 2PE

  20/00728/TCA Submitted 16 Jul 2020 100m away

  Works to trees in a conservation area (tree pruning).

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 26/00440/ADV Granted

  Land Adjacent To 24 Albert Road North Watford Hertfordshire

  Consent to display a hinged clear-fronted notice board for the Watford Central Town Residents Association.

  11 Jun 2026 Advertising
• 26/00686/ADV Awaiting decision

  The Centre Management Suite Intu Watford 201 The Harlequin Watford WD17 2UB

  Consent to display installation of eight internally illuminated elevation signs and one internally illuminated car park entrance sign to the eastern elevation of Harlequin Shopping Centre

  27 Aug 2026 Advertising
• `26/00524/ADV Granted

  Unit 1 Riverwell Square Shrodells Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0HA

  Consent to display three illuminated fascia signs and one illuminated projecting sign

  9 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 26/00524/ADV Granted

  Unit 1 Riverwell Square Shrodells Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0HA

  Consent to display three illuminated fascia signs and one illuminated projecting sign

  9 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 26/00655/ADV Awaiting decision

  226 - 228 St Albans Road Watford WD24 4AU

  Consent to display internally non-illuminated 5x Vinyls, 1x Pain Frosting signs

  19 Aug 2026 Advertising