The Victoria Pub, Watford

Warner Planning positively engaged with Watford Borough Council to submit a retrospective planning application for external works to the building and site of a locally listed Victorian Public House situated within the Oxhey Conservation Area in Watford.

The key considerations related to the scale, design and impact on local character as well as the impact of the improvements on the surrounding properties.

The planning officer stated in their report that “overall all of the works undertaken to the building and gardens have undoubtedly improved the character and appearance of the locally listed building, which was looking tired and unkempt. This enhancement of the historic building has preserved the character and appearance of the conservation area”.

It was also considered that the improvement works would not cause any significant loss of amenity to neighbouring properties and no undue disturbance in terms of noise and the application was duly approved by Watford Borough Council.