Watford Council wins funding to boost engagement with planning applications
Watford Borough Council is one of just 13 local authorities to win up to £100,000 from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities’ (DLUHC) PropTech Engagement Fund...
Published: Monday, 25th October 2021-
Watford Borough Council selects award-winning architects to revitalise Colosseum and Town Hall
Watford Borough Council has appointed an award-winning architectural and urban design practice to help rejuvenate two of Watford’s most important heritage buildings.
Published: Friday, 19th March 2021 -
Partner sought for Watford Town Hall Quarter transformation
Watford Borough Council is taking an important step in progressing its plans to revitalise and improve the landmark area around Watford Town Hall.
Published: Wednesday, 17th March 2021 -
Watford Borough Council concerned about changes to permitted development rights
Watford Borough Council has expressed serious concerns about the negative impact that new Government development proposals could have on the employment and economy of the town...
Published: Wednesday, 20th January 2021 -
Final Draft Local Plan presents a vision for a vibrant, growing Watford
Over the next six weeks, residents and businesses across Watford are being asked to share their views on the final draft Local Plan for Watford.
Published: Monday, 18th January 2021 -
Watford Borough Council invites applications for its new Place-Shaping Panel
Watford Borough Council is inviting applications for membership of its new Place Shaping Panel, which is being formed to support high quality design for development in the borough.
Published: Wednesday, 29th April 2020 -
Draft Local Plan presents a vision for a vibrant, growing Watford
Residents are being asked to share their views on Watford’s first draft Local Plan which sets out how Watford will develop up to 2036 with the right homes, infrastructure and employment opportunities that support growth.
Published: Friday, 27th September 2019 -
Watford Borough Council listening to residents about the New Local Plan
Residents can view the comments from the consultation on the Watford New Local Plan Issues and Options, which took place from 7 September to 19 October 2018...
Published: Monday, 11th March 2019 -
Watford Borough Council’s Cabinet says yes to more protection for local historical buildings
Watford Borough Council’s Cabinet last night (11 February) approved the addition of 28 buildings to the heritage Local List.
Published: Tuesday, 12th February 2019 -
Watford Borough Council introduces new measures to protect employment space
Watford Borough Council has introduced measures which will give the council more control over four key employment areas in the borough and is also pressing the government to protect high streets...
Published: Thursday, 17th January 2019 -
Residents will breathe easier as new hi-tech CityTrees set to arrive in Watford
As part of the Chalk Hill development, the Council has arranged for the developer to introduce a large green free standing installation called a CityTree, which will remove pollutants from the air.
Published: Tuesday, 30th October 2018 -
A new way for people to share their views on the Local Plan
The people of the Watford are able to access an anonymous interactive online chat via Facebook Messenger, to ensure all residents are getting the chance to give their views on the new Local Plan.
Published: Wednesday, 3rd October 2018 -
Clarendon Road to undergo major transformation
Clarendon Road will undergo the start of a major transformation programme that will significantly improve the Beechen Grove junction and surrounding area
Published: Thursday, 20th September 2018 -
Have your say on the future of Watford!
Watford Borough Council is starting to prepare its new Local Plan, which is the start to setting a vision for Watford up to 2036. From Friday 7 September, Watford residents can start to be involved.
Published: Wednesday, 5th September 2018 -
Watford Borough Council turns down development proposing to axe vital NHS facility
Development proposing to axe NHS facility has been turned down
Published: Thursday, 26th July 2018 -
Watford war memorial listed to mark centenary of the Royal Air Force
Memorial includes the name of Reginald Alexander John Warneford who was noted for his skill and aggression in the air.
Published: Wednesday, 28th March 2018 -
First phase of £6million affordable housing scheme to complete in spring
The first phase of a new major affordable housing development will be completed this spring
Published: Friday, 16th March 2018 -
New office development given the green light in Watford Business Park
Watford Borough Council has approved plans for a new office development
Published: Friday, 16th March 2018 -
New homes to breathe life into rundown site
Watford Borough Council has passed planning permission for apartment buildings in West Watford
Published: Wednesday, 7th March 2018 -
Clarendon Road development to provide 41% affordable housing
A 17 storey building application has been approved
Published: Friday, 2nd February 2018 -
Watford Borough Council passes plan to restore listed building
Watford Borough Council has passed plans to renovate Frogmore House and garden.
Published: Friday, 1st December 2017
