137 - 139 St Albans Road Watford WD17 1RA

1. 6 Aug 2026

   Received by Watford

2. 23 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 18 November 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 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• Lenton Engineers Ltd Terrace Gardens Watford Hertfordshire WD17 1RB

  26/00545/FUL Submitted 16 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  63% historically approved · decision due ~10 Sep

  Demolition and removal of existing buildings and the erection of 3 x 3 bed 2 storey dwellings.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 39 docs

• 11 Park Road Watford WD17 4QP

  20/00589/FULH Submitted 15 Jun 2020 50 yards away

  Erection of 2 no. single storey rear extensions

  Refused Householder Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 11 Park Road Watford WD17 4QP

  20/00713/FUL Submitted 14 Jul 2020 50 yards away

  Change of use of the existing outbuilding to a gym with a WC and shower (retrospective).

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• 121B St Albans Road Watford WD17 1RD

  19/01449/FUL Submitted 17 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  Shopfront alteration to provide separate access to shop and flat

  Refused Full applications Windows or glazing 4 docs

• 16 Terrace Gardens Watford Hertfordshire WD17 1RB

  22/00579/FULH Submitted 3 May 2022 50 yards away

  Retrospective installation of a new all black Victorian style composite front door.

  Granted Householder 5 docs
  Domestic

• 15 Terrace Gardens Watford Hertfordshire WD17 1RB

  18/01245/FULH Submitted 27 Sep 2018 50 yards away

  Replacement of existing windows and doors in a conservation area.

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 7 docs
  Domestic

• 26/00654/FUL Granted

  226 - 228 St Albans Road Watford WD24 4AU

  Proposed changes to existing building colour and all window frames and doors to be painted Anthracite RAL 7016.

  Received 19 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/00538/FUL Refused

  43A Fuller Road Watford Hertfordshire WD24 6QH

  Conversion of ground floor flat 43A into two flats with fenestration changes.

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/00415/FUL Granted

  Island Thomas Sawyer Way Watford Hertfordshire

  Proposed enabling works (Site Remediation).

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00727/FUL Awaiting decision

  105 Horseshoe Lane Watford WD25 7HS

  Demolition of an existing side extension to facilitate a single storey side / rear and front extension, and changes to the existing porch roof.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/00721/FUL Awaiting decision

  Screwfix 10 Imperial Park Imperial Way Watford WD24 4PP

  Creation of new retail bakery (Use Class E(a)), new shop front, HVAC and associated works.

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications