Planning
Welcome to our online planning section. Here you can search for and download plans and proposals for development across the borough - from new shops to house extensions.
You can also comment online, and find out when plans will be discussed by the planning (Development Control) committee.
You can find out if you need planning permission, apply online or download application forms. Just click on the links to the left and below to find what you are looking for.
Quick planning application search
Use this system to access detailed drawings, associated documents and forms since January 2006.
Do I need planning permission?
Planning permission is normally required for development - are you a resident or a business? There are certain types of development however, that do not require permission - this work is called permitted development.
Apply for planning permission
In order to assist the planning application process, we now accept the submission of planning applications online in association with the Planning Portal.
Where can I look at an application?
Search for all planning applications either validated or decided by Watford Borough Council in any given week.
Planning Aid
Planning Aid provides free, independent and professional help, advice and support on planning issues to people and communities who cannot afford to hire a planning consultant. Planning Aid complements the work of local authorities but is wholly independent of them. Please follow the Planning Aid link above for more information or ring the helpline on 0870 850 9801.
How do I make a comment?
You make make comments via the online planning facility, PublicAccess.
Planning policy
Find out about the adopted Local Plan, Local Development Framework, conservation areas and other planning policy documents.
How do I find out if my property is a listed building or in a conservation area?
Check our online planning system. Follow the step by step instructions to search for your property and find out. If your property is in a conservation area or is a listed building, this will be displayed underneath the heading "constraint type".
Watford planning committees
Check the agenda, read the minutes, view the committee schedule - all online for your convenience.
Planning enforcement
Find out how to report a breach of planning control, access the enforcement register and much more in our brand new enforcement section.
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