23/01001/HPD

1. 3 Nov 2023

   Received by Watford

2. 12 Dec 2023

   Decision issued: HPD Prior Approval Not Required

3. 24 Jul 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.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 22/00117/FULH Decided

  40 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 4ER

  Erection of single storey rear extension

  28 Jan 2022 56m away Householder
• 24/00861/FULH Decided

  26 Essex Road Watford WD17 4EP

  Installation of EV charging point on side elevation wall behind existing side entrance gate

  13 Sep 2024 93m away Householder
• 25/00698/DISCON Decided

  28 Essex Road Watford WD17 4EP

  Details submitted for Condition 3 (materials) pursuant to planning permission 25/00142/FULH

  28 Jul 2025 97m away Conditions
• 24/00750/TCA Granted

  Beechwood Lodge 18 Essex Road Watford

  Works to trees in a Conservation Area: T1 Sycamore-Remove major deadwood over 40mm diameter and/or over 1m length and broken hung up branch. Lift crown over road to give 4m ground clearance. Remove basal epicormic growth. T2 Sycamore - Lift crown to give around 2m clearance from roof of garages. Remove broken, hung up branch over parking bay.

  8 Aug 2024 100m away Trees
• 23/01159/FULH Refused

  2A Alexandra Road Watford WD17 4QY

  Installation of proposed new sliding gates, pedestrian gate, front railings and new run-up (amended scheme)

  13 Dec 2023 110m away Householder
• 25/00962/DISCON Decided

  Little Cassiobury Hempstead Road Watford

  Details submitted for Condition 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7 and 4.8 pursuant to planning permission 24/01122/FUL and 24/01123/LBC

  28 Oct 2025 120m away Conditions

• 26/00587/HPD Awaiting decision

  43 York Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0BE

  The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.55m for which the maximum height would be 2.60m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.90m

  29 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00581/HPD Awaiting decision

  23 Westlea Avenue Watford WD25 9DH

  The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.00m for which the maximum height would be 2.95m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.95m

  28 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00462/HPD Refused

  21 Northfield Gardens Watford WD24 7RF

  The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.00m for which the maximum height would be 3.00m and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.00m

  17 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00429/HPD Granted

  15 Briar Road Watford WD25 0HW

  The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.00m for which the maximum height would be 3.00m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.85m

  8 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00546/HPD Awaiting decision

  84 Wiggenhall Road Watford WD18 0AL

  The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.80m for which the maximum height would be 2.90m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.90m AMENDED PLANS

  16 Jul 2026 Prior approval