138 Oxhey Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD19 4HA

1. 27 Oct 2022

   Received by Watford

2. 28 Nov 2022

   Decision issued: Grant Lawful Development Certificate

3. 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.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 144 Oxhey Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD19 4HA

  22/01142/ADV Submitted 26 Sep 2022 26m away

  Consent to display externally non-illuminated wooden sign.

  Granted Advertising 7 docs

• 122 Oxhey Avenue Watford WD19 4HA

  18/00860/LDC Submitted 11 Jul 2018 68m away

  Lawful development certificate for loft conversion with rear dormer and 2 no. front roof lights.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 9 docs

• 122 Oxhey Avenue Watford WD19 4HA

  18/01256/FULH Submitted 1 Oct 2018 68m away

  Erection of single storey rear extension

  Withdrawn Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 103 Oxhey Avenue Watford WD19 4HB

  21/00567/FULH Submitted 14 Apr 2021 69m away

  Erection of a two-storey rear and single storey side extension, replacement of front garage door with new window, replacement of rear window with patio doors, and alterations

  Decided Householder Extension Windows or glazing 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Flat 3 And 4 Heath Lodge 6 Watford Heath Watford Hertfordshire WD19 4EU

  21/00709/FUL Submitted 11 May 2021 83m away

  Installation of replacement windows

  Withdrawn Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 77 Oxhey Avenue Watford WD19 4HB

  23/00884/FULH Submitted 28 Sep 2023 88m away

  Erection of single storey rear extension with internal alterations.

  Decided Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/00494/LDC Refused

  204A St Albans Road Watford WD24 4AS

  Lawful development certificate for existing use of the first and second floors as two separate self-contained residential dwellings (Use Class C3), each comprising independent living accommodation, kitchen facilities, bathroom facilities and ancillary storage, with access provided via the existing external rear staircase

  29 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00531/LDC Granted

  1014 St Albans Road Watford WD25 9NP

  Lawful development certificate for proposed hip to gable roof extension and loft conversion

  10 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00549/LDC Granted

  4 Field Road Watford WD19 4DR

  Lawful Development Certificate to replace single storey rear extension.

  17 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00659/LDC Awaiting decision

  38 Talbot Avenue Watford WD19 4AX

  Lawful development certificate for proposed demolition of existing rear extension and erection of single storey rear extension

  20 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00475/LDC Refused

  268 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 4LY

  Lawful development certificate for proposed hip to gable loft conversion to extend main ridge line and rear dormer

  23 Jun 2026 Lawful development