Central planning approval rate
Central ward in Watford has a 90.6% approval rate based on 565 planning decisions. Watford overall: 91.5%.
Last updated: August 2026
90.6%
ward approval rate
565
Decisions
512
Approved
53
Refused
91.5%
Watford average
Central is broadly in line with the Watford average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Central compares
Central ward
90.6%
Watford overall
91.5%
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Recent decisions in Central
Conversion of existing house to 1x 3 bedroom flat at ground floor and 1x 2 bedro · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Consent to display replacement internally illuminated main fascia signage and in · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Notification of permitted development (Class MA) Change of Use from Use Class E · Tue 11 Aug 2026
Replacement roof plant · Mon 27 Jul 2026
Works to tree/s under TPO.86 - T5 Lime- prune branches encroaching onto fence by · Wed 22 Jul 2026
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