Planning appeals in Watford, 2026

retrospective change of use from C3 (dwellinghouse) to sui generis use for short-term holiday accommodation (Airbnb)

the erection of a pair of two-storey one bedroom properties together with winter gardens, private amenity space, refuse and cycle storage

single storey rear extension, double storey side extension and front porch amendments

Change of use of rear part of ground floor from commercial (Class E) to a residential studio flat (Class C3) with internal reconfiguration

Vehicle access and hardstanding

Installation of safety glass balustrade on the flat roof of single storey rear extension (retrospective)

A front porch infilling part of the space beneath the existing canopy

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

for the erection of a part single storey, part two storey rear extension and internal alteration of the dwellinghouse

change of use from a house in multiple occupation (C4 Use) to a children's care home (C2 Use)

Conversion of existing single dwelling into one 1 bedroom flat and one 3 bedroom flat (retrospective)

Proposed front wall and gate (retrospective)

described on the application form as “part respective application for the first floor extension of the existing shop premises to provide additional storage facilities

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

two storey and single storey front extension following demolition of the existing garage and utility

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)

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)

the erection of part single, part two-storey rear extension, hip-to-gable loft conversion with rear dormer to facilitate Change of use from C3 Dwelling House to Sui Generis 7 Bed HMO including provision for car and cycle parking, external amenity spaces, and ot her associated works

retention of one storey enclosure to the rear of the 48 -50 High Street Watford, WD17 2BS

construction of a 5m single-storey rear extension with crown roof and two roof lanterns

described in the application form as ‘Loft conversion and roof extension to semi-detached house

‘new ground floor porch and first floor extension’

‘installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit’

‘installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit’

the erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.50m for which the maximum height would be 4.00m and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.50m

‘1. 8 room HMO (approved under reference 22/00321/HMO); 2. Garage into Habitable room (Planning application reference no. APP/Y1945/X/23/3317945 and 3. Conservatory roof to be insulated (Presently used as a sitting room) to be used as habitable room; All details as per Exhibit 1 (existing and proposed) plan enclosed.’ Appeal A:

Proposed single storey side/rear extension with roof lantern, part garage conversion into habitable space and internal alterations

residential conversion of original single dwelling into 10 person HMO

the “erection of single-storey rear extension. Rear side extension on the first floor