17 The Gardens Watford WD17 3DT

1. 27 Jul 2026

   Received by Watford

2. 4 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Watford took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 19 The Gardens Watford WD17 3DT

  20/00778/FULH Submitted 29 Jul 2020 19m away

  Erection of part two storey, part single storey rear extension.

  Decided Householder Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 1 Orchard Close Watford WD17 3DU

  20/00141/FULH Submitted 6 Feb 2020 45m away

  Erection of second floor rear extension

  Decided Householder Extension 13 docs
  Domestic

• 24 The Gardens Watford WD17 3DS

  25/00322/LDC Submitted 1 Apr 2025 51m away

  Lawful Development Certificate for proposed removal of the chimney stack and the insertion of a window

  Granted Lawful development Windows or glazing 10 docs

• 7 The Gardens Watford WD17 3DT

  19/00314/FULH Submitted 21 Mar 2019 62m away

  Erection of single storey rear extension and garage conversion

  Decided Householder Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 13 Orchard Close Watford WD17 3DU

  26/00700/LDC Submitted 3 Sep 2026 88m away

  79% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

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

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Loft or dormer 19 docs

• 17 Orchard Close Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3DU

  22/00455/LDC Submitted 5 Apr 2022 103m away

  Lawful development certificate for proposed hip to gable conversion including rear dormer and x3 front rooflights

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 7 docs

• 26/00582/FULH Decided

  23 Westlea Avenue Watford WD25 9DH

  Erection of single story side extension and front porch extension

  28 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/00507/FULH Decided

  96 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 0EB

  Erection of single storey rear extension and double storey side and rear extension and fenestration alterations

  2 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/00506/FULH Decided

  20 Orchard Drive Watford WD17 3DY

  Erection of part two storey rear extension and hip to gable loft conversion including rear domer extension and x 3 front rooflights

  1 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/00443/FULH Refused

  71 Princes Avenue Watford WD18 7RR

  Erection of single storey side and rear extension

  11 Jun 2026 Householder
• 26/00688/FULH Awaiting decision

  54 Kingsfield Road Watford Hertfordshire WD19 4TR

  Erection of ground floor single storey rear and side return extension, hip to gable loft conversion including rear dormer

  27 Aug 2026 Householder