Rainbow House 24 Water Lane Watford Hertfordshire WD17 2AP

1. 17 Feb 2022

   Received by Watford

2. 24 Feb 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Mar 2022

   Decision issued: Grant Lawful Development Certificate

4. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Watford granted permission on 29 March 2022, 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.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Intu Watford Hertfordshire WD17 2UB

  19/00725/ADV Submitted 24 Jun 2019 100 yards away

  Consent to display 1 no. internally illuminated digital media screen on Beechen Grove above the entrance to King's Car Park (amended description).

  Refused Advertising 23 docs

• 35 Water Lane Watford Hertfordshire WD17 2NJ

  26/00434/NONMAT Submitted 9 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  Non-Material amendment to planning permission 26/00061/FULH for a sloping roof instead of a flat roof, this does not affect the height of the extension. Alteration to the existing side window.

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 5 docs

• Netteswell The Crescent Watford WD18 0QW

  21/00302/FUL Submitted 2 Mar 2021 100 yards away

  Construction of 3 x 1 bedroom type Alms houses/Mew style houses.

  Refused Full applications 24 docs

• Outside Watford High Street Station Watford WD17 2ET

  20/00481/GPDO Submitted 18 May 2020 100 yards away

  Proposed telecommunications installation: 20m high monopole mast with wraparound cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

  Granted Telecoms 11 docs

• 153 High Street Suite 1 Kings Court Watford Hertfordshire WD17 2ER

  21/01202/ADV Submitted 5 Aug 2021 100 yards away

  Consent to display internally illuminated fascia (x1) and projecting (x1) signs

  Refused Advertising 5 docs

• Netteswell The Crescent Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0QW

  21/01394/FUL Submitted 20 Sep 2021 100 yards away

  Erection of 2 x 2 bedroom houses.

  Refused Full applications 32 docs

• 26/00740/LDC Granted

  344 Hagden Lane Watford WD18 7SH

  Lawful development certificate for proposed erection of outbuilding (12mx5m) at the South-West corner of the rear garden

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00763/LDC Awaiting decision

  134 Balmoral Road Watford WD24 4ET

  Lawful Development Certificate for proposed hip to gable loft conversion including rear dormer and x2 front roof lights.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00755/LDC Awaiting decision

  498 Whippendell Road Watford WD18 7QJ

  Lawful Development Certificate for a loft conversion with rear dormer window.

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00579/LDC Refused

  37 Harford Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3DQ

  Lawful development certificate for proposed erection of garden outbuilding for storage/office use and alterations to existing front porch

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00618/LDC Granted

  8 Woodhurst Avenue Watford WD25 9RQ

  Lawful Development Certificate for a hip-to-gable roof extension and rear dormer to facilitate a loft conversion, including associated roof alterations and windows/roof lights.

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Lawful development