In this section
Local Plan background studies
To support the Local Plan, background studies have been created.
These identify local needs, constraints and opportunities that exist in the borough.
Economic development and employment
- Watford employment land review (2019)
- South West Herts economic study update (2019)
- Clarendon Road area study (2016)
- South West Hertfordshire economic study (2016)
Flood risk
- Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Level 2 (2020)
- South West Herts strategic flood risk assessment stage 1 (2019)
Green infrastructure, sport and recreation
- Green Belt Stage 2 Assessment (2019)
- Green Belt Stage 1 Review (2017)
- Playing Pitch Strategy (2019)
- Sports facilities strategy for Watford 2015-2025 (2015)
- Green spaces strategy for Watford 2013-2023 (2013) - A new Green Spaces strategy is being drafted during 2024 and is expected to launch early in 2025.
Gypsy, traveller and boat-dweller assessments
- Watford Gypsy and Travellers assessment (2019)
- Dacorum and Watford caravan and boat dwellers assessment (2018)
Housing
- South West Hertfordshire Local Housing Needs Assessment (2020)
- South West Hertfordshire strategic housing market assessment (2016)
Housing and economic land availability
Infrastructure
Local Development Scheme
Low carbon and renewable energy
Retail and leisure
Statement of Community Involvement
Tall Buildings
Transport
Viability
Other documents supporting the Local Plan
- Policies Map - Watford Final Draft Local Plan 2018-2036
- Intalink Bus Strategy (2020)
- South West Hertfordshire Growth and Transport Plan (2019)
- Hertfordshire Local Transport Plan 2018 - 2031 (2018)
- Watford Conservation Areas (various dates)
- Nationally Listed Buildings in Watford (2014)
- Locally Listed Buildings in Watford (2010)
