Holywell planning approval rate
Holywell ward in Watford has a 84.1% approval rate based on 232 planning decisions. Watford overall: 91.5%.
Last updated: August 2026
84.1%
ward approval rate
232
Decisions
195
Approved
37
Refused
91.5%
Watford average
Holywell is 7.4 percentage points below the Watford average, placing it among the stricter wards in Watford. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How Holywell compares
Holywell ward
84.1%
Watford overall
91.5%
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Recent decisions in Holywell
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
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rea · Wed 17 Jun 2026
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rea · Wed 17 Jun 2026
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