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

Watford granted permission on 22 February 2024, 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.

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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  Withdrawn Full applications 106 docs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 Woodside Playing Fields Pavilion Horseshoe Lane Watford WD25 7HH

  19/00207/COU Submitted 22 Feb 2019 150 yards away

  Change of use of the Owls Bowls Club from D2 (Assembly and Leisure) to D1 (Non-residential Institution) (place of worship) for a temporary period of up to one year.

  Granted Full applications 6 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

• 26/00709/NONMAT Granted

  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
• 26/00757/NONMAT Awaiting decision

  39 Cassiobury Drive Watford WD17 3AA

  Non - material amendment pursuant to planning permission 26/00153/FULH for change from side window on lower ground floor to side door facing brick wall of neighbours garage

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Amendments
• 26/00670/NONMAT Granted

  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
• 26/00603/VAR Granted

  86 High Road Watford WD25 7LJ

  Variation of condition 2. (revised plans of minor changes to external detailing appearance during construction) of planning permission 25/00395/FULH

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 26/00574/VAR Granted

  Owls Bowls Club Horseshoe Lane Watford WD25 7HH

  Variation of Condition 2 (Drawings) of planning permission 25/00579/FUL to add a canopy to courts 4 and 5 to match existing.

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Amendments