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Front Extension approval rate in Watford

Watford approved 99.5% of front extension applications, based on 187 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

99.5%
front extension approval rate
187
Front Extension decisions
186
Approved
1
Refused
91.5%
Watford overall

Front Extension applications are approved more often than the Watford average (91.5%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How front extension compares in Watford

Front Extension (187 decided)
99.5%
Watford all applications (4,940 decided)
91.5%

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Other project types in Watford

Rear Extension (1,650 decided)
90.0%
Dormer (695 decided)
91.4%
Loft Conversion (657 decided)
90.4%
Side Extension (623 decided)
97.0%
Garage / Parking (526 decided)
95.8%
Outbuilding (259 decided)
93.8%
90.8%
Wraparound Extension (173 decided)
99.4%
87.9%
Extension (General) (162 decided)
89.5%
New Build (145 decided)
100.0%
Conservatory (108 decided)
96.3%
HMO (64 decided)
92.2%
Annex (31 decided)
100.0%
Flat Conversion (25 decided)
88.0%
Basement (24 decided)
95.8%
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