159 Horseshoe Lane Watford WD25 7HT

1. 17 Aug 2026

   Received by Watford

2. 24 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 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 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

• 159 Horseshoe Lane Watford WD25 7HT

  25/00521/LDC Submitted 2 Jun 2025 0m away

  Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion including rear dormer and x2 front rooflights

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 19 docs

• 159 Horseshoe Lane Watford WD25 7HT

  25/00277/LDC Submitted 24 Mar 2025 0m away

  Lawful Development Certificate for loft conversion with front roof lights

  Refused Lawful development Loft or dormer 20 docs

• Dwelling To The Rear Left Of 25 Cobb Green Watford WD25 7HZ

  23/00867/LDC Submitted 25 Sep 2023 37m away

  Lawful Development Certificate for Existing use of building as self contained dwellinghouse.

  Granted Lawful development 24 docs
  Domestic

• Dwelling To The Rear Right Of 25 Cobb Green Watford WD25 7HZ

  23/00868/LDC Submitted 25 Sep 2023 41m away

  Lawful Development Certificate for Existing use of building as self contained dwellinghouse.

  Granted Lawful development 22 docs
  Domestic

• 25 Cobb Green Watford WD25 7HZ

  20/00983/FUL Submitted 18 Sep 2020 62m away

  Erection of single storey rear extensions, rear dormer window and conversion of dwelling to 1no. 1 bedroom flat and 2no. 2 bedroom flats, changes pursuant to planning permission ref no. 15/00348/FUL

  Decided Full applications New dwelling Extension +2 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 163 Newhouse Crescent Watford WD25 7JA

  25/00394/LDC Submitted 24 Apr 2025 84m away

  Lawful Development Certificate for roof alteration to incorporate a rear dormer loft conversion and three front elevation roof lights

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 22 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