26/00459/LDC

1. 16 Jun 2026

   Received by Watford

2. 24 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

This application is with Watford for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 20/00615/FUL Refused

  211 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 7DD

  Demolition of existing dwelling and sheds, construction of 6no. x two bed flats, associated car parking, cross over relocation on Sheepcot Lane.

  18 Jun 2020 63m away Full applications
• 22/00567/FUL Decided

  211 Sheepcot Lane Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7DD

  Demolition of existing detatched dwelling and erection of three storey building comprising of 5 flats including gardens and off street parking for 5 vehicles and cycle store

  29 Apr 2022 63m away Full applications
• 22/00337/FULH Decided

  230 Sheepcot Lane Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7DE

  Erection of single storey rear extension

  15 Mar 2022 90m away Householder
• 23/00850/FULH Decided

  201 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 7DD

  Erection of a single storey rear extension with associated alterations.

  20 Sep 2023 91m away Householder
• 25/00292/FULH Decided

  18 Forest Road Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7QR

  Erection of a single storey rear/side extension following a partial demolition of the existing conservatory

  25 Mar 2025 109m away Householder
• 22/00161/LDC Granted

  20 Woodgate Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7DF

  Lawful Development Certificate for a loft conversion with rear dormer, velux windows to front.

  8 Feb 2022 118m away Lawful development

• 26/00416/LDC Granted

  249 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HH

  Lawful Development Certificate for a loft extension incorporating a rear flat-roof dormer and installation of three rooflights to the front roof slope, Garage conversion and front porch canopy.

  4 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00485/LDC Granted

  Shrodells Unit Watford General Hospital Vicarage Road Watford WD18 0HB

  Lawful development certificate for proposed single storey extension to Shrodells Unit

  26 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00555/LDC Awaiting decision

  81 Tudor Walk Watford Hertfordshire WD24 7NZ

  Lawful Development Certificate for a hip-to-gable roof enlargement, rear dormer, alterations to the roof of the existing two-storey rear extension and associated rooflights.

  20 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00549/LDC Awaiting decision

  4 Field Road Watford WD19 4DR

  Lawful Development Certificate to replace single storey rear extension.

  17 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00396/LDC Granted

  14 Swiss Avenue Watford WD18 7LN

  Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion including rear dormer extension, two rear-facing windows and x3 front rooflights

  27 May 2026 Lawful development