56 Wilmington Close Watford WD18 0AF

1. 11 Jun 2026

   Received by Watford

2. 29 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Grant Lawful Development Certificate

3. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Watford granted permission on 29 June 2026, 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.

• Thornhill House 14 Upton Road Watford

  20/00239/ADV Submitted 28 Feb 2020 50 yards away

  Consent to display 1 no. non illuminated fascia sign(metallic lettering fixed to flank wall).

  Granted Advertising 5 docs

• Flat 2 14 Upton Road Watford WD18 0JP

  20/00604/NONMAT Submitted 16 Jun 2020 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 19/00388/COU for the installation of new entrance doors to the front elevations of the ground floor offices.

  Granted Amendments 4 docs

• Fabroje Unit 1 Gade House 46 The Parade High Street Watford WD17 1AY

  25/00391/ADV Submitted 23 Apr 2025 100 yards away

  Consent to display externally Illuminated face 3D letter fixed on rails. 1. Word "Hello! WATFORD" 2. Word "FOOD HALL"

  Granted Advertising 13 docs

• Unit 1 Gade House 46 The Parade High Street Watford WD17 1AY

  26/00064/FUL Submitted 28 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  63% historically approved · decision due ~13 Apr

  Proposed change of use of the existing basement storage area (Use Class B8) to a commercial kitchen for Indian and Sri Lankan hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) , installation of ventilation equipment and associated internal alterations

  Awaiting decision Full applications 26 docs

• Gade House 46 The Parade High Street Watford WD17 1AY

  26/00050/FUL Submitted 23 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  Retrospective permission relating to an external commercial flue, plus proposed installation of second additional flue

  Refused Full applications 19 docs

• 15 Exchange Road Watford WD18 0JD

  21/01355/FUL Submitted 9 Sep 2021 100 yards away

  Demolition of existing extension and conservatory, and proposed extension to rear with an extension to the height of the property to form two new floors and conversion of office space into residential units from first floor and upwards.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 14 docs

• 26/00672/LDC Granted

  84 North Western Avenue Watford WD25 0AJ

  Lawful development certificate for proposed single storey rear extension

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00714/LDC Awaiting decision

  25 Westbury Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0DL

  Lawful development certificate for proposed loft conversion including rear dormer and x front rooflights

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00704/LDC Awaiting decision

  268 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 4LY

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

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00605/LDC Granted

  503 Whippendell Road Watford WD18 7QB

  Lawful Development Certificate for existing use of hip to gable loft conversion including rear dormer, roof extension and x2 front roof lights

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00700/LDC Awaiting decision

  13 Orchard Close Watford WD17 3DU

  Lawful Development Certificate for a hip to gable loft conversion with three skylights on the front slope.

  Received 3 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Lawful development