65 The Walk Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1QJ

Awaiting decision 26/0449/HSE
Council
Date received
2 Apr 2026
Date validated
2 Apr 2026
Postcode
EN6 1QJ

Description

Proposed demolition of existing single storey front, side and rear extensions and erection of new single storey front, part two storey and part single storey side and rear extension with loft conversion incorporating rear dormer, 3no. roof windows and removal of chimney stack, together with conversion of garage to habitable space to include replacement of garage door with window, erection of front porch, and increased off-street parking.

3.1/10
Planning Authority Score
#230 of 282

Hertsmere is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #237 out of 282. 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%).

Hertsmere decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #61 of 282
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #104 of 282
52%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #237 of 282
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #241 of 282
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