Holywell planning approval rate
Holywell ward in Watford has a 84.3% approval rate based on 236 planning decisions. Watford overall: 74.1%.
Last updated: September 2026
84.3%
ward approval rate
236
Decisions
199
Approved
37
Refused
74.1%
Watford average
Holywell is 10.2 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 Holywell compares
Holywell ward
84.3%
Watford overall
74.1%
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Recent decisions in Holywell
Retrospective front porch and changes to front bay · Fri 18 Sep 2026
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use of hip to gable loft conversion · Thu 03 Sep 2026
Lawful Development Certificate for existing and retention of front porch. · Mon 10 Aug 2026
Erection of a double storey wrap around extension. · Thu 06 Aug 2026
Lawful Development Certificate for conversion of roof space to habitable use to · Mon 03 Aug 2026
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