Planning Appeals in Watford Borough Council
Watford Borough Council has had 392 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 33.1% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2016 to 2026.
Total Appeals
392
Success Rate
32%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
115
of 358 decided
Appeals Dismissed
236
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Across 358 decided appeals, Watford Borough Council allows 32% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Full Planning | 73 | 18.6% |
| Prior Approval | 68 | 17.3% |
| Minor Commercial | 8 | 2.0% |
| Outline Planning | 6 | 1.5% |
| Commercial | 3 | 0.8% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by Watford Borough Council. Data is sourced from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA). Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed. Statistics are updated daily.
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