Woodside Playing Fields Horseshoe Lane Watford

1. 6 Feb 2024

   Received by Watford

2. 22 Feb 2024

   Decision issued: Application Granted

3. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• 23/00766/FUL Granted

  Woodside Playing Fields Cricket Pavillion Horseshoe Lane Watford WD25 7HH

  Upgrading the existing cricket pavilion and replacement of the function hall. Works to the former stable block to provide improved facilities for existing boxing club and new multi-sport changing accommodation. Upgrading of the existing public WC facilities. Refurbishment of the existing Stadium WC facilities. Alteration to car parking areas including the surfacing of the current overspill car parking.

  Decided 19 Oct 2023 Full applications

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• Woodside Playing Fields Cricket Pavillion Horseshoe Lane Watford WD25 7HH

  23/00766/FUL Submitted 31 Aug 2023 50 yards away

  Upgrading the existing cricket pavilion and replacement of the function hall. Works to the former stable block to provide improved facilities for existing boxing club and new multi-sport changing accommodation. Upgrading of the existing public WC facilities. Refurbishment of the existing Stadium WC facilities. Alteration to car parking areas including the surfacing of the current overspill car parking.

  Granted Full applications 104 docs

• Pavilion At Woodside Playing Fields Horseshoe Lane Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7HH

  21/01411/LDC Submitted 24 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  Lawful development certificate for 180m of 1.4m high estate rail type fencing, 1 no. double gate allowing maintenance vehicle access and 3 no. single gates for pedestrian access

  Granted Lawful development 5 docs

• Woodside Playing Fields Horseshoe Lane Watford Hertfordshire

  21/01395/FUL Submitted 21 Sep 2021 150 yards away

  The provision of new play facilities, a new community sports hub building, a new cricket score box and new fencing. Refurbishment of existing buildings and facilities including a new café and replacement toilets. Alterations to car parking layout and access around the site.

  Withdrawn Full applications 106 docs

• Owls Bowls Club Horseshoe Lane Watford WD25 7HH

  25/00579/FUL Submitted 20 Jun 2025 150 yards away

  Construction of five floodlit padel tennis courts on the disused bowling green, along with a canopy structure, landscaping enhancements, and internal refurbishment of the existing clubhouse.

  Granted Full applications 34 docs

• Owls Bowls Club Horseshoe Lane Watford WD25 7HH

  20/00203/COU Submitted 21 Feb 2020 150 yards away

  Renewal of temporary planning permission 19/00207/COU for change of use of the Owls Bowls Club from D2 (Assembly and Leisure) to D1 (Non-residential Institution) (place of worship) for a further period of 2 years

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• Woodside Leisure Park North Orbital Road Watford Hertfordshire

  21/00401/ADV Submitted 19 Mar 2021 200 yards away

  Consent to display a new internally illuminated corporate branded fascia signage to former Chiquito's unit.

  Granted Advertising 5 docs

• 26/00709/NONMAT Awaiting decision

  223 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HH

  Non - material amendment pursuant to planning permission 25/00993/FULH for proposed relocation of the front porch, addition of Tudor detailing to the front elevation and replacement of a window to the rear elevation with a 4-panel door

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Amendments
• 26/00682/NONMAT Awaiting decision

  29 - 43 Sydney Road Watford WD18 7PZ

  Non material amendment pursuant to planning permission 25/00817/VAR to change condition 27 wording to No less than 40% of the dwellings hereby approved shall be delivered to the requirements of M4(2) of the Building Regulations (2010) Access to and use of Buildings, Approved Document M (2015 as amended), Volume 1: Dwellings, M4 (2): Accessible and adaptable dwellings. The dwellings not required to be included in this condition are as follows:Block A1, units A1-3-01, A1-3-02, A1-4-01, A1-4-04, A1-6-01 and A1-6-02;Block A2, units A2-1-02, A2-1-03, A2-1-04, A2-8-01, A2-8-08, A2-10-01, A2-10-02, A2-10- 03 and A2-10-04;Block B, Units B-1-01, Unit B-1-02, Unit B-1-03, Unit B-1-04, Unit B-1-05, Unit B-1-06, Unit B-1-07 and Unit B-1-08; and Block C, Units C-1-01, C-1-02, C-1-03, C-1-04, C-1-05, C-1-06, C-1-07, C-1-09, C-5-04 and C5-05.

  Received 26 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Amendments
• 26/00670/NONMAT Awaiting decision

  94 - 98 St Albans Road And 114 St Albans Road Watford

  Non - material amendment pursuant to planning permission 19/00507/FULM for removal of artificial grass, replacement with granite sett paving to match existing and installation of seats and tables ground level block 2

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Amendments
• 26/00487/VAR Granted

  Watford Rugby Club Radlett Road Watford WD24 4LH

  Variation of condition 2 (change the approved lighting design) of planning permission 25/00136/FUL

  Received 26 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Amendments
• 26/00481/VAR Refused

  105 Langley Way Watford WD17 3ED

  Variation of Condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 25/01076/FULH. Minor amendment - hip roof to gable to match LDC for hip to gable loft conversion.

  Received 25 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Amendments