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The Centre Management Suite Intu Watford 201 The Harlequin Watford WD17 2UB

Awaiting decision Watford 26/00686/ADV Advert Application

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Consent to display installation of eight internally illuminated elevation signs and one internally illuminated car park entrance sign to the eastern elevation of Harlequin Shopping Centre

As published by the council, reference 26/00686/ADV

Application record

Reference
26/00686/ADV
Type
Advert Application
Status
Pending consideration
Received
27 Aug 2026
Validated
27 Aug 2026
Ward
Central
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
WD17 2UB

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 27 Aug 2026

    Received by Watford

  2. 2 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 22 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.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

10 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.

Trade members open them from here.

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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 advertising applications

How this application type works

Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.

More on advertising applications in our guide

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