Planning application
26/00474/HPD
268 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 4LY
Proposal
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 8.00m for which the maximum height would be 3.00m and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.00m
As published by the council, reference 26/00474/HPD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Jun 2026
Received by Watford
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29 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
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.
About prior approval applications
How this application type works
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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26/00473/FULH Awaiting decision
268 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 4LY
Erection of a detached single-storey outbuilding to the rear of the property, with a footprint of 3 metres by 10 metres, to be used for purposes ancillary to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse.
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23/01174/FULH Decided
268 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 4LY
Erection of a front extension.
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23/00919/HPD Granted
51 The Ridgeway Watford WD17 4TJ
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6m for which the maximum height would be 3m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.70m
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20/00917/FULH Decided
45 The Ridgeway Watford WD17 4TJ
Demolition of existing angled single storey side extension and erection of part single, part double storey side extension
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20/00642/GPDO Granted
Land At Junction Of Courtlands Drive And Hempstead Road Watford
Application for the prior approval of the siting and appearance for a new 20m high monopole mast for a 5G (fifth generation) communications system to be sited 6.5m to the north of the existing mast and associated ancillary works.
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22/00169/FULH Refused
56 The Ridgeway Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4TL
Erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension and rear roof dormer (Amended description)
Other prior approval applications
In Watford
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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