Central planning approval rate
Central ward in Watford has a 90.7% approval rate based on 570 planning decisions. Watford overall: 74.1%.
Last updated: September 2026
90.7%
ward approval rate
570
Decisions
517
Approved
53
Refused
74.1%
Watford average
Central is 16.6 percentage points above the Watford average, making it one of the more permissive wards in this council area. Applications here have historically faced lower refusal rates.
How Central compares
Central ward
90.7%
Watford overall
74.1%
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Recent decisions in Central
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rea · Thu 27 Aug 2026
Consent to display a hinged clear-fronted notice board for the Watford Central T · Thu 27 Aug 2026
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
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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