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The Old Orchard, Grove Mill Lane, Watford, WD17 3TU

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Overview

About The Old Orchard

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

The Old Orchard is a property in Watford (WD17 3TU).

5 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Old Orchard, Grove Mill Lane, Watford, WD17 3TU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Old Orchard sits within a conservation area — exterior works face additional planning controls.

  1. May 2016
    Amendment
    In report

    Lawful Development Certificate for continued use of building as a residential studio unit.

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    16/00292/LDC
    View planning record
  2. Dec 2014
    Garage ConversionFull
    In report

    Change of use of garage and boathouse to residential use as a one bedroom dwelling with alterations to windows and doors; closure of existing vehicle access to the garage itself

    Change of Use
    Documents
    27 docs on file
    Reference
    14/01514/FUL
    View planning record
Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 3TU: £345,000 (2024–2020).

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Watford district page.
Full Watford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

10/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Grove Mill Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD17 3TU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD17 3TU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 3TU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

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