Planning application
47 The Parade High Street Watford WD17 1LJ
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Consent to display a new front fascia sign and projecting sign to replace existing sign
As published by the council, reference 26/00632/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00632/ADV
- Type
- Advert Application
- Status
- Pending consideration
- Received
- 12 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 21 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Central
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- WD17 1LJ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Watford register
This site has had 2 applications since 2018: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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18/00780/FUL Granted
47 The Parade High Street Watford WD17 1LJ
Removal of first floor and erection of 2 storey extension above ground floor to create two self-contained flats (2 x 2 bed). Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of a single storey rear extension.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Aug 2026
Received by Watford
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21 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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22 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 16 October 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Watch members (£5 a month) open the document list from here.
Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Watford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Watford decided advertisement consent applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About advertisement consent applications
Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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47 The Parade High Street Watford WD17 1LJ
Removal of first floor and erection of 2 storey extension above ground floor to create two self-contained flats (2 x 2 bed). Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of a single storey rear extension.
Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 16 docsSmall domestic -
49 The Parade High Street Watford WD17 1LJ
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3 (Materials) of planning permission ref. 18/00238/FUL
Granted Conditions 15 docs -
49 The Parade High Street Watford WD17 1LJ
Details for Condition 4 (noise mitigation measures and mechanical ventilation) pursuant to planning permission 18/00238/FUL
Granted Conditions 10 docs -
49-53 Palace Apartments The Parade High Street Watford Hertfordshire WD17 1ND
Non - material amendment to planning permission 18/00238/FUL for relocation of bin store to outside the site
Refused Amendments 5 docs -
57-59 The Parade High Street Watford Hertfordshire WD17 1LJ
Consent to display externally illuminated fascia sign
Granted Advertising 14 docs -
57 The Parade High Street Watford Hertfordshire WD17 1LJ
Change the use of the unoccupied retail unit (Class E Use) to an Adult Gaming Centre (Sui Generis Use)
Granted Full applications 15 docs
Other advertisement consent applications
In Watford
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26/00629/ADV Refused
O'Neills Station Road Watford WD17 1ET
Consent to display new signage and lights station road elevation, to train station and to car park. Comprising of internally illuminated signs, O'Neill's built up letter, cabochon lightbulb lighting, up and down lighters to replace all existing lanterns, flood lights, high tac arlon vinyl, push through sign, oversized sign written roundle, digitally printed images and digital media screen signs.
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26/00655/ADV Granted
226 - 228 St Albans Road Watford WD24 4AU
Consent to display internally non-illuminated 5x Vinyls, 1x Pane Frosting signs
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26/00753/ADV Awaiting decision
118 High Street Watford WD17 2BJ
Consent to display 1 no. internally illuminated fascia sign and 1 no. internally illuminated projecting sign.
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26/00583/ADV Granted
Outside Woodside Leisure Centre Horseshoe Lane Watford WD25 7HH
Consent to display x2 non illuminated full colour 800 x 1500mm banners to existing street light. Advertising is for a recently completed padel club on the former grounds of the Owls Bowl Club.
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26/00722/ADV Awaiting decision
Screwfix 10 Imperial Park Imperial Way Watford WD24 4PP
Consent to display two illuminated fascia signs - one internally, one externally