Former John Lewis 52 Atria Shopping Centre Watford Hertfordshire WD17 2TW

1. 16 Nov 2022

   Received by Watford

2. 9 Jan 2023

   Decision issued: Grant Lawful Development Certificate

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Watford granted permission on 9 January 2023, 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 52 The Harlequin Watford WD17 2TW

  23/00951/FUL Submitted 19 Oct 2023 50 yards away

  Minor alterations to roof level 1 to install smoke extract vents

  Granted Full applications 17 docs

• Intu Watford 162 - 162A The Harlequin Watford WD17 2TN

  19/00451/FUL Submitted 18 Apr 2019 50 yards away

  Change of use from Class A1 (Retail) to Sui Generis.

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• B&M Atria Watford 52C The Harlequin Watford WD17 2TF

  24/00487/ADV Submitted 22 May 2024 50 yards away

  Consent to display 2x Internally Illuminated Fascia Signs and 1x Externally Applied window vinyl

  Refused Advertising Windows or glazing 18 docs

• 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

• 47-49 Hamilton House Derby Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 2LZ

  23/00219/FUL Submitted 15 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  Erection of four rear dormers and subdivision of flat 12 and 13 into four units

  Refused Full applications Loft or dormer 15 docs
  Several homes

• 43 Derby Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 2LZ

  22/00284/LDC Submitted 3 Mar 2022 100 yards away

  Lawful development certificate for proposed removal of existing conservatory and erection single storey rear extension and hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and x3 front roof lights

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 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