Decisions
Use the below search options at the bottom of the page to find information regarding recent decisions that have been taken by the council’s decision making bodies.
Alternatively you can visit the officer decisions page for information on officer delegated decisions that have been taken by council officers.
24/01/2020 - Parking Suspension - 8 to 10 Capel Road - 2 vehicle lengths ref: 3300 Recommendations Approved
Parking Suspension - 2 vehicle lengths of the
limited wait bay opposite 8 to 10 Capel Road, from 8.00 a.m. on the
11 February 2020, to 6.00 p.m. on the 12 February 2020.
To facilitate utility works.
Decision Maker: Deputy Parking Manager
Decision published: 24/01/2020
Effective from: 24/01/2020
Decision:
Approved.
Lead officer: Rebecca Rodgers
22/01/2020 - Building Control Decision - 12 Dowry Walk Watford WD17 4TG ref: 3299 Recommendations Approved
20/00021/DEXFP - Single storey side and rear
extensions
Decision Maker: Building Control Team Leader
Decision published: 23/01/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
Conditional Approval
Lead officer: Sean Peschiera
22/01/2020 - Parking Suspension - 334-354 St Albans Road ref: 3298 Recommendations Approved
Parking Suspension - St Albans Road
10 vehicle lengths from 334 St. Albans Road to 354 St Albans Road,
from 6am on Saturday 8th February 2020 until 8pm on Sunday 9th
February 2020.
To facilitate traffic light placement.
Decision Maker: Representations Officer
Decision published: 23/01/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Sandra Gruda
22/01/2020 - Parking Suspension - 47-59 Harwoods Road ref: 3297 For Determination
8 vehicle lengths of the parking permit bay
outside 47 to 59 Harwoods Road will be suspended from 8am on the
28th January 2020 until 6.30pm on the 3rd February 2020 for the
purpose of allowing the lead pipe programme.
Decision Maker: Representations Officer
Decision published: 23/01/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Ana Fonteriz
21/01/2020 - Mayor's Small Grants Fund 2019-20 Delegated Decision - Bromet PTFA ref: 3291 Recommendations Approved
£3000 requested from Bromet Parent,
Teacher, Friends Association to improve the outdoor learning area
of the school so this can be used by all children to enhance
learning outside of the classroom.
Improvements will be made to the school garden and nature
trail.
Decision Maker: Group Head of Community and Environmental Services
Decision published: 22/01/2020
Effective from: 21/01/2020
Decision:
£3000 awarded from the Mayor's Small
Grants Fund 2019-20.
Lead officer: Alan Gough
21/01/2020 - Mayor's Small Grants Fund 2019-20 Delegated Decision - Watford Town Cricket Club ref: 3293 Recommendations Approved
£1000 requested from Watford Town
Cricket Club towards the purchase of sports equipment to support
the junior club members aged 5-18 years.
Decision Maker: Group Head of Community and Environmental Services
Decision published: 22/01/2020
Effective from: 21/01/2020
Decision:
£1000 awarded from the Mayor's Small
Grants Fund 2019-20.
Lead officer: Alan Gough
21/01/2020 - Mayor's Small Grants Fund 2019-20 Delegated Decision - One YMCA ref: 3290 Refused
One YMCA applied for £2680 towards the
redecoration of the main hall at Orbital Community Centre.
Decision Maker: Group Head of Community and Environmental Services
Decision published: 22/01/2020
Effective from: 21/01/2020
Decision:
Application declined.
Decision makers felt that funding for this project should come from
an alternative appropriate budget and is therefore being funded as
part of Community Centre development.
Wards affected: ;
Lead officer: Alan Gough
22/01/2020 - Parking Suspension - 500 to 510 Whippendell Road ref: 3287 Recommendations Approved
Parking Suspension - Whippendell Road
3 vehicle lengths of limited wait bays outside 500 Whippendell Road
to 510 Whippendell Road from 8am on Tuesday 18th February 2020 to
6:30pm on Monday 24th February 2020.
To facilitate lead pipe replacement programme.
Decision Maker: Representations Officer
Decision published: 22/01/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Sandra Gruda
22/01/2020 - Parking Suspension - 1 to 9 Harwoods Road ref: 3286 Recommendations Approved
Parking Suspension - Harwoods Road
4 vehicle lengths of permit bay outside 1 Harwoods Road to 9
Harwoods Road from 8am on Tuesday 11th February 2020 to 6:30pm on
Monday 17th February 2020.
To facilitate lead pipe replacement programme.
Decision Maker: Representations Officer
Decision published: 22/01/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Sandra Gruda
22/01/2020 - Parking Suspenion - 4 to 26 Harwoods Road ref: 3284 Recommendations Approved
Parking Suspension - Harwoods Road
10 vehicle lengths of permit bay outside 4 Harwoods Road to 26
Harwoods Road from 8am on Tuesday 11th February 2020 to 6:30pm on
Monday 17th February 2020.
To facilitate lead pipe replacement programme.
Decision Maker: Representations Officer
Decision published: 22/01/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Sandra Gruda
21/01/2020 - Mayor's Small Grants Fund 2019-20 Delegated Decision - Radio Mount Vernon ref: 3280 Recommendations Approved
Application for funding from Radio Mount
Vernon to install the patient radio service within the chemotherapy
suite at Mount Vernon Hospital, and to purchase patient
headsets.
£3000 was requested by the organisation.
Decision Maker: Group Head of Community and Environmental Services
Decision published: 22/01/2020
Effective from: 21/01/2020
Decision:
£1000 awarded from the Mayor's Small
Grants Fund.
Decision makers felt this amount reflected the number of Watford
residents using the service as well as considered other successful
funding applications the organisation was receiving.
Lead officer: Alan Gough
21/01/2020 - Parking Suspension - 2-142A-Southsea Avenue ref: 3279 For Determination
Parking Suspension - Southsea Avenue
6 vehicle lengths of the permit and shared use bays opposite 2 to
side of 142a Southsea Avenue from 31st January 2020 until 6th
February 2020, from 8am to 5pm.
To facilitate excavation works.
Decision Maker: Representations Officer
Decision published: 22/01/2020
Effective from: 21/01/2020
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Sandra Gruda
21/01/2020 - Parking Suspension - 2 to 142A Southsea Avenue ref: 3278 For Determination
Parking Suspension - Southsea Avenue
5 vehicle lengths of the permit bay outside 2 to side of 142a
Southsea Avenue from 8am on 31st January 2020 until 5pm 6th
February 2020.
To facilitate excavation works.
Decision Maker: Representations Officer
Decision published: 22/01/2020
Effective from: 21/01/2020
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Sandra Gruda
22/01/2020 - Parking Suspension - 47-59 Harwoods Road ref: 3296 For Determination
8 vehicle lengths of the parking permit bay
outside 47 to 59 Harwoods Road will be suspended from 8am on the
28th January 2020 until 6.30pm on the 3rd February 2020 in order to
facilitate the lead pipe programme
Decision Maker: Representations Officer
Decision published: 22/01/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
Approve
Lead officer: Ana Fonteriz
22/01/2020 - Parking Suspension - 52-82 Harwoods Road ref: 3295 For Determination
10 vehicle lengths of the permit holder's bay
outside 52-82 Harwoods Road will be suspended from 8am on the 28th
January 2020 until 6.30pm 3rd February 2020 in order to facilitate
the lead pipe programme.
Decision Maker: Representations Officer
Decision published: 22/01/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Ana Fonteriz
22/01/2020 - Parking Suspension - 19-23 Harwoods Road ref: 3294 For Determination
2 vehicle lengths of the permit holder's bay
outside 19-23 Harwoods Road will be suspended, from 8am on 4th
February 2020 until 6.30pm on 10th February 2020 in order to
facilitate the lead pipe programme
Decision Maker: Representations Officer
Decision published: 22/01/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Ana Fonteriz
22/01/2020 - Parking Suspension - 507-517 Whippendell Road ref: 3292 For Determination
10 vehicle lengths of the permit holder's bay
outside 507 to 517 Whippendell Road will be suspended from 8am on
4th February 2020 until 6.30pm on 10th February 2020 in order to
facilitate the lead pipe programme.
Decision Maker: Representations Officer
Decision published: 22/01/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Ana Fonteriz
22/01/2020 - Parking Suspension - 31-35 Harwoods Road ref: 3289 For Determination
3 vehicle lengths of the permit holder's bay
outside 31-35 Harwoods Road will be suspended from 8am on 4th
February 2020 until 6.30pm on 10th February 2020 in order to
facilitate the lead pipe programme
Decision Maker: Representations Officer
Decision published: 22/01/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Ana Fonteriz
22/01/2020 - Parking Suspension - 28-50 Harwoods Road ref: 3288 For Determination
10 vehicle lengths of the permit holder's bay
outside 28 to 50 Harwoods Road will be suspended from 8am on 4th
February 2020 until 6.30pm on 10th February 2020 in order to
facilitate the lead pipe programme
Decision Maker: Representations Officer
Decision published: 22/01/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Ana Fonteriz
22/01/2020 - Parking Suspension - 519-525 Whippendell Road ref: 3285 For Determination
7 vehicle lengths of the permit holder's bay
outside 519 to 525 Whippendell Road, will be suspended from 8am on
the 11th February 2020 to 6.30pm on 17th February 2020 in order to
facilitate the lead pipe programme
Decision Maker: Representations Officer
Decision published: 22/01/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Ana Fonteriz
22/01/2020 - Parking Suspension - 294 Hagden Lane to 382B Whippendell Road ref: 3282 For Determination
Parking Suspension - Hagden Lane
4 vehicle lengths of permit bay outside 294 Hagden Lane to 382B
Whippendell Road from 8am, Thursday 6th February 2020 until 6pm on
Friday 7th February 2020.
To facilitate excavation works.
Decision Maker: Representations Officer
Decision published: 22/01/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Sandra Gruda
22/01/2020 - Parking Suspension - 212A-253 Harwoods Road ref: 3281 For Determination
8 vehicle lengths of permit bay outside 212A
Harwoods Road to 253 Harwoods Road will be suspended from 9:30am on
Tuesday 18th February 2020 to 4pm on Thursday 20th February 2020 in
order to facilitate utility works.
Decision Maker: Representations Officer
Decision published: 22/01/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Ana Fonteriz
16/01/2020 - Building Control Decision - 83 Cassiobury Drive Watford WD17 3AG ref: 3269 Recommendations Approved
19/00823/MULFP - Demolition of existing garage
and construction of two storey side & single/two storey rear
extensions plus alterations to main roof to enlarge existing loft
room and internal alterations.
Decision Maker: Building Control Team Leader
Decision published: 21/01/2020
Effective from: 16/01/2020
Decision:
Conditional Approval
Lead officer: Sean Peschiera
17/01/2020 - Building Control Decision - 42 Wiggenhall Road Watford WD18 0AL ref: 3274 Recommendations Approved
20/00024/DEXFP - Single storey rear
extension
Decision Maker: Building Control Team Leader
Decision published: 21/01/2020
Effective from: 17/01/2020
Decision:
Approval
Lead officer: Sean Peschiera
16/01/2020 - Building Control Decision - 12 Severn Way Watford WD25 0DJ ref: 3272 Recommendations Approved
20/00010/DROFP - Loft conversion
Decision Maker: Building Control Team Leader
Decision published: 21/01/2020
Effective from: 16/01/2020
Decision:
Conditional Approval
Lead officer: Sean Peschiera
16/01/2020 - Building Control Decision - 39 Cassiobury Drive Watford WD17 3AA ref: 3273 Recommendations Approved
20/00018/DEXFP - Single storey front and side
extension
Decision Maker: Building Control Team Leader
Decision published: 21/01/2020
Effective from: 16/01/2020
Decision:
Approval
Lead officer: Sean Peschiera
14/01/2020 - Building Control Decision - 2 Carisbrooke Avenue Watford WD24 4HU ref: 3271 Recommendations Approved
20/00003/DEXPS - Single storey side
extension
Decision Maker: Building Control Team Leader
Decision published: 21/01/2020
Effective from: 14/01/2020
Decision:
Approval
Lead officer: Sean Peschiera
16/01/2020 - Building Control Decision - 7 Maxwell Rise Watford WD19 4DX ref: 3270 Recommendations Approved
19/00851/DEXFP - Single storey rear extension
and ground floor w.c.
Decision Maker: Building Control Team Leader
Decision published: 21/01/2020
Effective from: 16/01/2020
Decision:
Approval
Lead officer: Sean Peschiera
13/01/2020 - Building Control Decision - Former HSBC, 85 Chalk Hill Watford WD19 4BT ref: 3268 Recommendations Approved
19/00805/DOMFP - Demolition of former bank and
erection of 10 new build flats and 1 new build detached house
Decision Maker: Building Control Team Leader
Decision published: 21/01/2020
Effective from: 13/01/2020
Decision:
Conditional approval
Wards affected: ;
Lead officer: Sean Peschiera
08/01/2020 - Building Control Decision - Intu Watford 162 The Harlequin Watford WD17 2TN ref: 3266 Recommendations Approved
19/00318/OTHCOM - Single storey shop fit out
for Therapie Clinic, to comprise of skin treatment rooms,
consultation space and sales area.
Decision Maker: Building Control Team Leader
Decision published: 21/01/2020
Effective from: 08/01/2020
Decision:
Approval
Lead officer: Sean Peschiera
09/01/2020 - Building Control Decision - 22 Tavistock Road Watford WD24 4HL ref: 3267 Recommendations Approved
19/00771/DEXFP - Single storey rear
extension
Decision Maker: Building Control Team Leader
Decision published: 21/01/2020
Effective from: 09/01/2020
Decision:
Approval
Lead officer: Sean Peschiera
20/01/2020 - Parking suspension - Permit bay opposite 212A - 253 Harwoods Road ref: 3265 Recommendations Approved
Parking suspension - 8 vehicle lengths of the permit bay from outside 253 to opposite 212A Harwoods Road from 9:30am on Tuesday 18th February 2020 to 4pm on Thursday 20th February 2020 - to facilitate utility works.
Decision Maker: Deputy Parking Manager
Decision published: 21/01/2020
Effective from: 20/01/2020
Decision:
Approved
Wards affected: ;
Lead officer: Rebecca Rodgers
20/01/2020 - Parking suspension - 212A - 253 Harwoods Road ref: 3264 Recommendations Approved
Parking Suspension - 8 vehicle lengths of permit bay outside 212A Harwoods Road to opposite 253 Harwoods Road from 9:30am on Tuesday 18th February 2020 to 4pm on Thursday 20th February 2020 - to facilitate utility works.
Decision Maker: Deputy Parking Manager
Decision published: 21/01/2020
Effective from: 20/01/2020
Decision:
Approved
Wards affected: ;
Lead officer: Rebecca Rodgers
21/01/2020 - Parking Suspension - 2 to 142A Southsea Avenue ref: 3276 For Determination
Parking Suspension - 5 vehicle lengths of the
permit bay outside 2 to side of 142a Southsea Avenue will be
suspended from 8am on the 31st January 2020 until 5pm on the 6th
February 2020, to facilitate excavation works.
Decision Maker: Representations Officer
Decision published: 21/01/2020
Effective from: 21/01/2020
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Ana Fonteriz
21/01/2020 - Parking Suspension - 446-450 Whippendell Road ref: 3275 For Determination
Parking Suspension - four vehicle lengths of
the permit holders' bay opposite 446 to opposite 450 Whippendell
Road will be suspended from 8am on the 28th January 2020 until
6.30pm on the 3rd February 2020 in order to facilitate the lead
pipe programme.
Decision Maker: Representations Officer
Decision published: 21/01/2020
Effective from: 21/01/2020
Decision:
Approved.
Lead officer: Ana Fonteriz
20/01/2020 - Appointment to Hart Homes Development LLP, Watford Health Campus Partnership LLP Partnership Board and Watford Commercial Services Ltd ref: 3305 Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Alison Scott to Hart Homes and
the Partnership Board of Watford Health Campus Partnership LLP and
Elaine Tuck to Watford Commercial Services Ltd and Watford Health
Campus LLP
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 20/01/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 20/01/2020
Effective from: 20/01/2020
Decision:
Cabinet received a report of the Group Head of Democracy and Governance which sought approval for officer changes to Watford Commercial Services Ltd, Hart Homes Development LLP and Watford Health Campus Partnership LLP.
RESOLVED –
1. that Alison Scott, currently Shared Head of Finance and proposed Acting Director of Finance, be appointed as a Director of Hart Homes (Watford) Limited and as a Member of the Watford Health Campus Partnership LLP Partnership Board with effect from 3 February 2020.
2. that Elaine Tuck, Group Head of Commercial, be appointed as a Director on Watford Commercial Services Ltd and Hart Homes (Watford) Limited with effect from the commencement of her employment on 24 February 2020.
3. that Donna Nolan be appointed as a Member of the Partnership Board of Watford Health Campus Partnership LLP on the resignation of Manny Lewis from the Board.
Wards affected: ;
Lead officer: Carol Chen
20/01/2020 - Financial Planning ref: 3304 Recommendations Approved
The purpose of this report is to enable the
Cabinet to consider service level expenditure, funding and council
tax levels for the medium term 2020/21 to 2022/23, including the
use of reserves. This budget is a component part of the 2020/21
Council Tax calculations.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 20/01/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 20/01/2020
Effective from: 20/01/2020
Decision:
Cabinet received a report of the Section Head - Financial Planning and Analysis which enabled members to consider service level expenditure, funding and council tax levels for the medium term 2020/21 to 2022/23, including use of reserves.
Councillor Watkin, at the invitation of the Mayor, provided Cabinet with the headlines contained in the report. He advised that the budget was prudent, cautious but still allowed for innovative schemes, for example the new transport schemes. He explained about the expected budget gap and its prospective growth to £2 million. He referred to additional funding for the council announced by the Government in December and an increase in the New Homes Bonus. He stated that the net result would mean a 2% increase in council tax. The increase was below inflation.
The Chair invited Councillor Turmaine, the Chair of Finance Scrutiny Committee, to provide a summary of the scrutiny committee’s comments.
Councillor Turmaine highlighted the scrutiny committee’s discussions and had sought assurances from officers, which had been given. It was noted that an extract of the scrutiny committee’s minutes had been circulated prior to the meeting.
The Mayor informed Cabinet that following discussions about the proposed charges for non-resident children’s burials; it had been agreed that these charges should be removed from the proposed 2020/21 fees and charges schedule, attachment 2 to the report.
Cabinet noted Councillor Johnson and the Managing Director’s comments about the shortfall in property investment income. The long term strategy was to generate greater revenue in the future. A key objective was to increase industrial space for businesses at Watford Business Park. This would have a huge advantage for businesses and the council.
Following a question from Councillor Bell about the car park at Riverwell, the Mayor commented that the new car park would double current provision. Officers had worked hard on the scheme and it was envisaged the build would be completed by the end of 2021.
The Managing Director added that alternative options for the car park had been considered however the level of risk had not been fair to the council or Kier. The car park development was an important factor for the hospital’s future. Work was being carried out on the final agreement with Kier; funding needed to be secured and a contractor would be appointed later this year.
In accordance with the Local Authorities (Standing Orders) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 the votes were recorded as follows –
Those in favour
Mayor Taylor, Councillors Collett, Johnson, Sharpe, Watkin and Williams
The resolutions as set out in the report and amended at the meeting were CARRIED by 6 votes to 0.
RESOLVED –
1. That Cabinet delegates to the Director of Finance and Portfolio Holder the ability to amend the budget figures in accordance with decisions taken at the Cabinet meeting, Council on 28 January 2020 and any minor variations that may occur before the Council meeting.
Cabinet recommends to Council that it:
2. resolves in accordance with the Local Authorities (Calculation of Tax Base) Regulations 1992, the amount calculated by Watford Borough Council as its Council Tax Base for the year 2020/21 is 33,480.7 as outlined in the report.
3. approves the continuation of the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2020/21.
4. approves the budget (attachment 1) as laid out in the report, including
· The base budget for 2020/21
· The growth and savings
· The Capital Investment Programme 2019-23
5. approves the schedule of fees and charges and income charging policy (attachment 2), subject to resolution 11 below.
6. approves the Capital Strategy for 2020/21, amended as necessary for the decisions of Cabinet on 20 January 2020, and delegates to the Director of Finance and Portfolio Holder Resources responsibility for agreeing and maintaining the Treasury Management Policy. (Attachment 3)
7. agrees to increase the annual Council Tax for a Band D property 2020/21 by 2.0%. This will apply to all other bands.
8. notes the key risks identified and approves their proposed mitigation.
9. notes the advice provided by the Director of Finance on the robustness of estimates and the adequacy of reserves.
10. notes the indicative budgets for 2021/22 and 2022/23 and the need for further work to close the budget gap.
11. removes the proposed child burial fees for non-residents which have been set out in the fees and charges schedule (attachment 2).
Wards affected: ;
Lead officer: Nigel Pollard
14/01/2020 - Parking Suspension - Liverpool Road ref: 3262 Recommendations Approved
Parking Suspension - Liverpool Road
Four vehicle lengths of the permit bay outside 13 to 17 Liverpool
Road and three vehicle lengths of the permit parking place from
outside 62 to 66 Liverpool Road from 9.30am to 4pm, 22nd January
2020.
To facilitate traffic flow whilst utility work is being carried
out.
Decision Maker: Representations Officer
Decision published: 14/01/2020
Effective from: 14/01/2020
Decision:
Approved
Wards affected: Vicarage;
Lead officer: Sandra Gruda
