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Retrospective change of use from C3 (dwellinghouse) to sui generis use for short-term holiday accommodation (Airbnb) (Revised description)

139 Horseshoe Lane Watford WD25 7HT

RefusedReference: 26/00126/FULWatford Borough Council

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Application location

139 Horseshoe Lane Watford WD25 7HT

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Application summary

Status
Refused
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Received
16 Feb 2026
Validated
13 Apr 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Watford Borough Council

Application overview

Retrospective change of use from C3 (dwellinghouse) to sui generis use for short-term holiday accommodation (Airbnb) (Revised description)

Proposal details

Reference
26/00126/FUL
Alternative references
PP-14686199
Ward
Woodside
Agent
RJS Planning

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Documents 16 of 16

DocumentPublishedAction
LPA COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIREAppeal Correspondence · PDF17 Jul 2026View
NEIGHBOURS NOTIFIED LISTAppeal Correspondence · PDF15 Jul 2026View
COPY OF APPEAL NEIGHBOUR NOTIFICATION LETTERAppeal Correspondence · PDF15 Jul 2026View
GROUNDSAppellant`s Case · PDF14 Jul 2026View
FUL -DECISIONDecision · PDF4 Jun 2026View
OFFICER REPORTOfficer Report · PDF4 Jun 2026View
OFFICER REPORTOfficer Report · PDF4 Jun 2026View
CILConsultee Comment · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Application FormApplication Form · PDF13 Apr 2026View
PLANNING STATEMENTCorrespondence · PDF10 Apr 2026View
Drawing RefusedDrawing Refused · PDF10 Apr 2026View
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHConsultee Comment · PDF26 Mar 2026View
CIL FormCIL Form · PDF27 Feb 2026View
RETROSPECTIVE PRE EXISTINGDrawing Refused · PDF27 Feb 2026View
SITE LOCATION PLANDrawing Refused · PDF16 Feb 2026View
PLANNING STATEMENTCorrespondence · PDF16 Feb 2026View

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  6. Permission Expiry Date

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Decision & conditions

Refuse Planning Permission

Appeal status: Appeal lodged

FUL -DECISION
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