House design for vacant land between Watford homes approved

The site at 104 Estcourt Road, Watford, used to be the access to a workshop set back from the street but the commercial space has since been redeveloped into five bedroom housing with an entrance further up the road.

Since then, for almost a decade, neighbours have just seen the area blocked-off by hoarding saying “land acquired for clients” while repeat plans to a property there have been blocked by Watford Borough Council.

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The vacant plot when the workshop was in use (2012). (Image: Google Street View)

Previous proposals had been rejected due to their impact on neighbours, with council officers remarking that a design would need to be of “exceptional” quality to avoid this.

However, yesterday (July 18), the council decided to approve a proposal for a reduced scheme for a part-single and part-two-storey home with outdoor space left around it and a glass covered area at the side.

The vacant plot in 2021. (Image: Google Street View)

The home will have a large ground-floor lounge area, bathroom, and a kitchen on the ground floor with stairs to a double bedroom in the first-floor part.