31 Tempest Avenue Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 5JU Data via plota.co.uk

26/0435/FUL - Full Planning Permission Refused

Proposal

Change of use from class C3 to sui generis 12 bedroom HMO use facilitated by demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of a part single, part two storey side and rear extension and conversion of loft to habitable space to include 2x rear dormers and 3x front rooflights. Alterations to hard landscaping, bin and bike storage and adjustment to vehicular crossover. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
1 Apr 2026
Validated
15 Apr 2026
Refused
9 Jun 2026
Consultation
10 Jun 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 9 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Hertsmere
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
EN6 5JU
Received
1 Apr 2026
Validated
15 Apr 2026
Ward
Potters Bar Oakmere
Parish
No Parish
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
10 Jun 2026
Decision
Refuse Permission
Decision date
9 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Dimensions

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14826168
Neighbours
10 Jun 2026
Consultation
10 Jun 2026
Comments by
12 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Hertsmere
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#230 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Hertsmere is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #240 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 55% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Hertsmere decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #61 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #107 of 292
49%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #240 of 292
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #251 of 292
84%
Minor dwellings approved
102 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
88%
Change of use approved
25 decided
749
Total decisions
56 refused in 2025