Metropolitan House Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AG Data via plota.co.uk
26/0496/PD56M - PD - Prior Approval 56 day -C BUS TO RES
Awaiting decision
Proposal
Change of use from Office (Class E) to Residential (Class C3) for 96 flats (as amended by plan received on 04.06.2026). Data via plota.co.uk
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Application progress
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Received
13 Apr 2026
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Validated
21 Apr 2026
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Consultation
22 Apr 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 13 May 2026.
Documents 58
Statements & assessments 4
Plans & drawings 41
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1001 revision 02 Proposed first floor plan
Amended Plan · 4 Jun 2026
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307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpp_2004_s0 Proposed elevation d - north
Drawing/Plans · 22 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpp_2002_s0 Proposed elevation b - south
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307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpp_2005_s0 Proposed elevation e f g h
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307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpp_2007_s0 Proposed elevation k l m n
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307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpp_2003_s0 Proposed elevation c - east
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307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpp_2006_s0 Proposed elevation i j
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307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpe_2005_s0 Existing elevation e f g h
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307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpp_2001_s0 Proposed elevation a - west
Drawing/Plans · 22 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpe_2003_s0 Existing elevation c - east
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307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpe_2006_s0 Existing elevation i j
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307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpe_2004_s0 Existing elevation d - north
Drawing/Plans · 22 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpe_2002_s0 Existing elevation b - south
Drawing/Plans · 22 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpe_2001_s0 Existing elevation a - west
Drawing/Plans · 22 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_b1_dr_a_stage3_tpp_1000_s0 Proposed basement floor plan
Drawing/Plans · 14 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_09_dr_a_stage3_tpp_1009_s0 Proposed roof plan
Drawing/Plans · 14 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_08_dr_a_stage3_tpp_1008_s0 Proposed eighth floor plan
Drawing/Plans · 14 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_07_dr_a_stage3_tpp_1007_s0 Proposed seventh floor plan
Drawing/Plans · 14 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_06_dr_a_stage3_tpp_1006_s0 Proposed sixth floor plan
Drawing/Plans · 14 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_05_dr_a_stage3_tpp_1005_s0 Proposed fifth floor plan
Drawing/Plans · 14 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_04_dr_a_stage3_tpp_1004_s0 Proposed fourth floor plan
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307_pod_xx_03_dr_a_stage3_tpp_1003_s0 Proposed third floor plan
Drawing/Plans · 14 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_02_dr_a_stage3_tpp_1002_s0 Proposed second floor plan
Drawing/Plans · 14 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_00_dr_a_stage3_tpp_1000_s0 Proposed ground floor plan
Drawing/Plans · 14 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_00_dr_a_stage3_tpe_1000_s0 Existing ground floor plan
Drawing/Plans · 13 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_01_dr_a_stage3_tpe_1001_s0 Existing first floor plan
Drawing/Plans · 13 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_02_dr_a_stage3_tpe_1002_s0 Existing second floor plan
Drawing/Plans · 13 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_02_dr_a_stage3_tpp_1002_s0 Proposed second floor plan
Superseded plan · 13 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_03_dr_a_stage3_tpe_1003_s0 Existing third floor plan
Drawing/Plans · 13 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_04_dr_a_stage3_tpe_1004_s0 Existing fourth floor plan
Drawing/Plans · 13 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_05_dr_a_stage3_tpe_1005_s0 Existing fifth floor plan
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307_pod_xx_06_dr_a_stage3_tpe_1006_s0 Existing sixth floor plan
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307_pod_xx_07_dr_a_stage3_tpe_1007_s0 Existing seventh floor plan
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307_pod_xx_07_dr_a_stage3_tpp_1007_s0 Proposed seventh floor plan
Superseded plan · 13 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_08_dr_a_stage3_tpe_1008_s0 Existing eighth floor plan
Drawing/Plans · 13 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_08_dr_a_stage3_tpp_1008_s0 Proposed eighth floor plan
Superseded plan · 13 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_09_dr_a_stage3_tpe_1009_s0 Existing roof plan
Drawing/Plans · 13 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_b1_dr_a_stage3_tpe_1000_s0 Existing basement floor plan
Drawing/Plans · 13 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpe_0001_s0 Existing location plan
Drawing/Plans · 13 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpp_0002_s0 Proposed site plan
Drawing/Plans · 13 Apr 2026
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307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpp_0005_s0 Proposed refuse strategy
Drawing/Plans · 13 Apr 2026
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Application forms 2
Consultation & comments 5
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Thames water response
Consultee replies · 27 May 2026
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Highways comments
Consultee replies · 13 May 2026
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Consultee comment submitted online
Consultee Comment · 12 May 2026
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Consultee comment submitted online
Consultee Comment · 30 Apr 2026
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Nra response
Consultee Comment · 30 Apr 2026
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Other documents 6
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Phase 1 environmental report - part 1
Supporting Documents · 13 Apr 2026
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Phase 1 environmental report - part 2
Supporting Documents · 13 Apr 2026
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Phase 1 environmental report - part 3
Supporting Documents · 13 Apr 2026
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Phase 1 environmental report - part 4
Supporting Documents · 13 Apr 2026
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Cover letter 2026
Supporting Documents · 13 Apr 2026
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Internal daylight report
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Important details
- Council
- Hertsmere
- Application type
- PD - Prior Approval 56 day -C BUS TO RES
- Postcode
- EN6 1AG
- Received
- 13 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 21 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Potters Bar Parkfield
- Parish
- No Parish
- Case officer
- Track to view
- Target decision
- 10 Jul 2026
- Agent
- SF Planning Limited
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14778655
- Neighbours
- 23 Apr 2026
- Consultation
- 22 Apr 2026
- Comments by
- 13 May 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
39 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
Variation of condition 2 (opening times) to allow for changes to opening times following…
2025
Approved
Variation of condition 2 (opening times) to allow for changes to opening times following…
2025
Approved
Alterations to external fenestration including replacement windows, curtain walling, faci…
2025
Approved
Application for a non-material amendment to allow for internal alterations following the…
2025
Approved
Application for a non-material amendment to allow for internal alterations following the…
2024
Approved
Change of use of existing office building (Class E) to residential (Class C3) comprising…
2024
Approved
Installation of a Gallows style Height Restrictor and finalised details for acoustic cano…
2023
Approved
Installation of 3x illuminated free standing signs and 1x illuminated digital booth scree…
2023
Approved
Installation of 3x illuminated free standing signs and 1x illuminated digital booth scree…
2021
Approved
Change of use and conversion of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and sevent…
2021
Approved
Relocation of condenser units to ground floor with acoustic canopy; consolidation of plan…
2021
Approved
Change of use and conversion of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and sevent…
2020
Refused
Change of use of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh floors of Met…
2020
Refused
Change of use of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh floors of Met…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Approved
112 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AE
New shop front to include installation of LED illumination strip and window signage (Appl…
2024
Approved
112 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AE
Installation of extraction system fitted with a carbon filter system exiting to the rear.
2023
Approved
55 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Change of Use from Retail - Barnet Hospital Charity (Use Class E) to a Nail Bar (Use Clas…
2024
Approved
61 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Single storey rear extension to ground floor shop and alterations to fenestration of flat…
2024
Approved
114A Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AE
Conversion of loft space to provide an additional 1 bed flat with front and rear dormers…
2023
Withdrawn
110 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AE
Proposed front outdoor customer seating area /forecourt and internal alteration to the ex…
2023
Approved
47 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Conversion of loft space above first floor flat to provide additional habitable accommoda…
2023
Approved
47 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Conversion of loft space above first floor flat to provide additional habitable accommoda…
2023
Approved
112 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AE
Change of use from a bank/building society (Class E) to a hot food takeaway providing lim…
2023
Approved
112 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AE
Installation of 1 x double sided internally illuminated projecting sign, 2 x fascia signs…
2023
Approved
112 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AE
Change of use from a bank/building society (Class E) to a hot food takeaway providing lim…
2023
Approved
112 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AE
Installation of 1 x double sided internally illuminated projecting sign, 2 x fascia signs…
2023
Approved
33 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BA
Installation of air conditioning condenser units to side and rear elevations, and externa…
2023
Approved
33 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BA
External shopfront signage to include 2 x illuminated fascia signs, 1 x set printed vinyl…
2023
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External shopfront signage to include 2 x illuminated fascia signs, 1 x set printed vinyl…
2023
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51 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Rearrangement of existing office to create two office spaces.
2023
Approved
51 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Rearrangement of existing office to create two office spaces.
2022
Refused
47 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Conversion of loft space above first floor flat to provide additional habitable accommoda…
2022
Refused
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2022
Approved
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Change of use to rear of first floor offices (B1) to provide 1 x 2 bed residential dwelli…
2016
Refused
53A Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Erection of single storey rear extension & construction of roof link & railings to garden…
2016
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53A Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Erection of single storey rear extension & construction of roof link & railings to garden…
2016
Approved
49 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Construction of a proposed walkway from existing car parking area to existing first floor
2016
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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.
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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
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Metropolitan House Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AG