Three houses are being proposed to be demolished and replaced by a block of flats and new houses.

The redevelopment in Whippendell Road in Watford would see a total of 22 new homes created.

A pair of semi-detached homes and a detached house would be knocked down and replaced by a five-storey building of 19 flats.

Three three-storey mews homes would be constructed to the rear of the site.

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Watford Observer: A screenshot from Watford Borough Council's planning portal of the proposal for 19 flatsA screenshot from Watford Borough Council's planning portal of the proposal for 19 flats (Image: Benchmarks Architects via Watford Borough Council planning portal)

None of the homes are proposed to be affordable and the applicant, Gosway Properties, says a viability assessment also concludes there will be no offer to pay for affordable housing elsewhere in the borough.

A central parking courtyard would be able to fit nine cars with 24 cycling spaces also proposed.

Planning agent Smith Jenkins says its client’s plans are for “high-quality” and “much needed” new homes that would “sit well” within its surroundings.

Next door is a development of 81 flats that has recently been completed.

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Watford Observer: A screenshot from the planning portal about how the building could look next to a recently constructed building of 81 flats in Whippendell RoadA screenshot from the planning portal about how the building could look next to a recently constructed building of 81 flats in Whippendell Road (Image: Benchmark Architects via Watford Borough Council planning portal)

The application to Watford Borough Council can be found in the planning portal via reference 22/01213/FULM.

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