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Planning appeals in Watford

Every appeal the Planning Inspectorate has decided in Watford since 2016, refreshed nightly. Type a topic into the free search to read how Inspectors have reasoned here.

720

appeals on record since 2016

34%

of decided appeals allowed

21 wks

median receipt to decision

decisions in the last 12 months, 44% allowed

By appeal type

Householder325 decided

37% allowed

Minor283 decided

28% allowed

Major19 decided

53% allowed

Commercial10 decided

50% allowed

Enforcement42 decided

2% allowed

Other38 decided

50% allowed

Not classified3 decided

33% allowed

By procedure

Written representations704 decided

33% allowed

Hearings5 decided

40% allowed

Inquiries11 decided

27% allowed

Latest decisions in Watford

Allowed27 August 2026· householder6011690
190 York Way, Watford, WD25 9RX
Dismissed27 August 20266010362
Rear Of 291 Whippendell Road, Watford, WD18 7NN
Allowed27 August 20266007566
20 THE GLEBE, WATFORD, WD250LR
Allowed25 August 2026· householder6011667
10 Rufford Close, Watford, WD17 4UU
Dismissed4 August 2026· householder6007685
10 Schreiber Grange, Watford, WD17 4DY
Allowed23 July 2026· householder6010635
52 Westlea Avenue, Watford, WD25 9DN
for the erection of a double storey side and rear extension incorporating existing Prior Approval 6m rear extension and proposed loft conversion , including rear dormer and x2 front rooflights
Dismissed23 July 2026· householder6010587
6 The Pippins, Watford, WD25 9LD
for the erection of a part single storey, part two storey rear extension and internal alteration of the dwellinghouse
Dismissed8 July 20266005337
1 The Coppice, Watford, WD19 4HR
change of use from a house in multiple occupation (C4 Use) to a children's care home (C2 Use)
Dismissed15 June 2026· minor3375399
352 Whippendell Road, WATFORD, WD18 7PD
Allowed10 June 2026· householder6005824
98 Sheepcot Lane, Watford, WD25 0EB
Dismissed28 May 2026· minor6004302
2 Orbital Crescent, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0HA
described on the application form as “part respective application for the first floor extension of the existing shop premises to provide additional storage facilities
Dismissed14 May 2026· householder6004476
303 St Albans Road, Watford, Herts, WD24 6PD
the creation of a new permeable driveway within the front garden of 303 St Albans Road, Watford, including the installation of a dropped kerb to provide vehicular access from the public highway. As part of the works, two existing bollards located on the public pavement in front of the property will be carefully relocated in consultation with the local highway authority to allow safe vehicle access while maintaining pedestrian safety
Dismissed7 May 2026· householder6001995
62 Eastlea Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9DG
two storey and single storey front extension following demolition of the existing garage and utility
Allowed8 April 2026· householder6004774
70 Westlea Avenue, Watford, WD25 8DN
described on the application form as “Amended internal layouts, Use of part first floor for ancillary granny flat. Addition of door to front elevation. (part retrospective)
Allowed8 April 2026· householder6004560
70 Westlea Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9DN
described on the application form as “Amended internal layouts, Use of part first floor for ancillary granny flat. Addition of door to front elevation. (part retrospective)

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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are computed from decisions the Planning Inspectorate has published for this authority area and refresh with the record; decisions without a published letter or a recorded authority may be missing. This page is research, not advice — verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.