Policy information sourced from the Watford Local Plan 2021-2038.

IN10.2: Providing Infrastructure to Support New Development

All non-householder development will be expected to demonstrate that there is, or will be, sufficient infrastructure capacity to support and meet all the requirements arising from the proposed development. Where necessary planning conditions will be used to ensure that development is not occupied ahead of the delivery of any necessary infrastructure upgrades. Infrastructure provision should be made in accordance with relevant requirements set out in this Local Plan; have regard to the latest Watford Infrastructure Delivery Plan; meet the needs arising from development; and mitigate adverse social, economic or environmental impacts arising from development.

Developers must demonstrate they have explored existing infrastructure capacity with appropriate providers, and how this could be future-proofed, and demonstrate that they have made sufficient provision. Where appropriate, and where there is an identified shortfall across the borough, opportunities should be taken to maximise infrastructure provision on suitable sites.

Proposals for residential and employment uses should demonstrate that provision is made for high speed internet infrastructure as part of the application.

For more information, please see the Watford Local Plan 2021-2038.