Bridle Path, Watford

Clarendon House is a cleared freehold development site of approximately 0.27 acres (0.11 hectares) on Bridle Path, offered with vacant possession. It lies within the Watford Gateway Regeneration Zone, approximately 200m from Watford Junction, with direct services to London Euston from 16 minutes.

Full planning permission was granted by Watford Borough Council on 9 February 2026, reference 24/01028/FULM, for an 18-storey co-living building with basement. The consented scheme comprises 210 studios and approximately 9,219 sqm (99,232 sqft) GIA. Each studio has a private bathroom and kitchenette, with approximately 822 sqm of internal resident amenity and a 233 sqm roof garden. The scheme is car-free and includes 158 cycle spaces.

The Section 106 agreement is completed with no viability review mechanism. Affordable provision is fixed at 42 rooms at 35% discount market rent. Contributions are approximately £148,500 for Section 106 and £1,680,000 for CIL.

Further potential, subject to planning, includes an additional floor taking the scheme to 224 studios, an alternative C3 residential scheme of approximately 93 units, or a C1 hotel of approximately 229 rooms. Hotel capacity is indicative and will vary by brand and room size.