Central planning approval rate
Central ward in Watford has a 92.6% approval rate based on 229 planning decisions. Watford overall: 90.7%.
Last updated: June 2026
92.6%
ward approval rate
229
Decisions
212
Approved
17
Refused
90.7%
Watford average
Central is broadly in line with the Watford average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Central compares
Central ward
92.6%
Watford overall
90.7%
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Recent decisions in Central
Temporary erection of a new modular building to increase capacity by x2 addition · Mon 22 Jun 2026
Change of use from vacant B2 to C3 residential and erection of part single, part · Tue 09 Jun 2026
Raise existing extension floor and roof levels and internal alterations · Mon 08 Jun 2026
Demolition of existing commercial building, car parking area and hardstanding, a · Thu 04 Jun 2026
Demolition of existing building and redevelopment to provide eight residential u · Thu 04 Jun 2026
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