Metropolitan House Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AG Data via plota.co.uk

26/0494/FUL - Full Planning Permission Awaiting decision
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Alterations to external fenestration including replacement windows, curtain walling, facing brick and render (additional plan received on 26.05.2026 and amended plans received on 15.06.2026). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
10 Apr 2026
✓
Consultation
28 May 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 18 Jun 2026.

Documents 50

Statements & assessments 1

PDF Transport statement Supporting Documents · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 40

PDF 307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpp_2001_s0 revision 01 Elevation a - west - proposed Amended Plan · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpp_2002_s0 revision 01 Elevation b - south - proposed Amended Plan · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpp_2003_s0 Elevation c - east - proposed Amended Plan · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpp_2004_s0 revision 01 Elevation d - north - proposed Amended Plan · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpp_2005_s0 Elevation e, f, g, h - proposed Amended Plan · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpp_2006_s0 revision 01 Elevation i, j - proposed Amended Plan · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpp_2008_s0 Artistic impression - proposed Amended Plan · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpp_0010_s0 revision 00 Parking strategy - culvert location Drawing/Plans · 26 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_00_dr_a_stage3_tpp_1010_s0 Ground floor plan - proposed Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_01_dr_a_stage3_tpp_1011_s0 First floor plan - proposed Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_02_dr_a_stage3_tpp_1012_s0 Second floor plan - proposed Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_03_dr_a_stage3_tpp_1013_s0 Third floor plan - proposed Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_04_dr_a_stage3_tpp_1014_s0 Fourth floor plan - proposed Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_05_dr_a_stage3_tpp_1015_s0 Fifth floor plan - proposed Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_06_dr_a_stage3_tpp_1016_s0 Sixth floor plan - proposed Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_07_dr_a_stage3_tpp_1017_s0 Seventh floor plan - proposed Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_08_dr_a_stage3_tpp_1018_s0 Eighth floor plan - proposed Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_b1_dr_a_stage3_tpp_1020_s0 Basement floor plan - proposed Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpe_0001_s0 Location plan - existing Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpe_0002_s0 Site plan - existing Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpe_2001_s0 Elevation a - west - existing Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpe_2002_s0 Elevation b - south - existing Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpe_2003_s0 Elevation c - east - existing Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpe_2004_s0 Elevation d - north - existing Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpe_2005_s0 Elevation e f g h - existing Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpe_2006_s0 Elevation i j - existing Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpp_0002_s0 Site plan - proposed Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpp_0005_s0 Refuse strategy - proposed Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_xx_dr_a_stage3_tpp_2007_s0 Elevation k l m n - proposed Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_00_dr_a_stage3_tpe_1000_s0 Ground floor plan - existing Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_01_dr_a_stage3_tpe_1001_s0 First floor plan - existing Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_02_dr_a_stage3_tpe_1002_s0 Second floor plan - existing Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_03_dr_a_stage3_tpe_1003_s0 Third floor plan - existing Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_04_dr_a_stage3_tpe_1004_s0 Fourth floor plan - existing Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_05_dr_a_stage3_tpe_1005_s0 Fifth floor plan - existing Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_06_dr_a_stage3_tpe_1006_s0 Sixth floor plan - existing Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_07_dr_a_stage3_tpe_1007_s0 Seventh floor plan - existing Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_08_dr_a_stage3_tpe_1008_s0 Eighth floor plan - existing Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_09_dr_a_stage3_tpe_1009_s0 Roof plan - existing Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 307_pod_xx_b1_dr_a_stage3_tpe_1000_s0 Basement floor plan - existing Drawing/Plans · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Applicationformredacted Application Form · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 4

PDF Ea response Consultee replies · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Highways comments Consultee replies · 13 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Consultee comment submitted online Consultee Comment · 12 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Environment agency response Consultee replies · 8 May 2026 View ↗

Other documents 4

PDF Proposal One App Attachments · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Attachmentsummary One App Attachments · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Cover letter Supporting Documents · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Form_1_cil_additional_information v2 CIL · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Hertsmere
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
EN6 1AG
Received
10 Apr 2026
Validated
10 Apr 2026
Ward
Potters Bar Parkfield
Parish
No Parish
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
10 Jul 2026
Applicant
Track to view
Agent
SF Planning Limited

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14778657
Neighbours
23 Apr 2026
Consultation
28 May 2026
Comments by
18 Jun 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…
25/1148/VOC
2025 Approved
Variation of condition 2 (opening times) to allow for changes to opening times following…
25/1148/VOC
2025 Approved
Alterations to external fenestration including replacement windows, curtain walling, faci…
25/1438/FUL
2025 Approved
Application for a non-material amendment to allow for internal alterations following the…
25/0884/MA
2025 Approved
Application for a non-material amendment to allow for internal alterations following the…
25/0884/MA
2024 Approved
Change of use of existing office building (Class E) to residential (Class C3) comprising…
24/1353/PD56M
2024 Approved
Installation of a Gallows style Height Restrictor and finalised details for acoustic cano…
24/0469/FUL
2023 Approved
Installation of 3x illuminated free standing signs and 1x illuminated digital booth scree…
23/1398/ADV
2023 Approved
Installation of 3x illuminated free standing signs and 1x illuminated digital booth scree…
23/1398/ADV
2021 Approved
Change of use and conversion of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and sevent…
21/1448/PD56
2021 Approved
Relocation of condenser units to ground floor with acoustic canopy; consolidation of plan…
21/1364/FUL
2021 Approved
Change of use and conversion of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and sevent…
21/1448/PD56
2020 Refused
Change of use of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh floors of Met…
20/0740/PD56
2020 Refused
Change of use of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh floors of Met…
20/0740/PD56
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…
24/1505/ADV
2024 Approved
112 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AE
Installation of extraction system fitted with a carbon filter system exiting to the rear.
24/1495/FUL
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…
23/1808/FUL
2024 Approved
61 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Single storey rear extension to ground floor shop and alterations to fenestration of flat…
24/0047/FUL
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…
24/0079/FUL
2023 Withdrawn
110 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AE
Proposed front outdoor customer seating area /forecourt and internal alteration to the ex…
23/1686/FUL
2023 Approved
47 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Conversion of loft space above first floor flat to provide additional habitable accommoda…
23/1598/FUL
2023 Approved
47 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Conversion of loft space above first floor flat to provide additional habitable accommoda…
23/1598/FUL
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…
23/0818/FUL
2023 Approved
112 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AE
Installation of 1 x double sided internally illuminated projecting sign, 2 x fascia signs…
23/0817/ADV
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…
23/0818/FUL
2023 Approved
112 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AE
Installation of 1 x double sided internally illuminated projecting sign, 2 x fascia signs…
23/0817/ADV
2023 Approved
33 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BA
Installation of air conditioning condenser units to side and rear elevations, and externa…
23/0698/FUL
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…
23/0699/ADV
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…
23/0699/ADV
2023 Approved
51 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Rearrangement of existing office to create two office spaces.
23/0157/FUL
2023 Approved
51 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Rearrangement of existing office to create two office spaces.
23/0157/FUL
2022 Refused
47 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Conversion of loft space above first floor flat to provide additional habitable accommoda…
22/2050/FUL
2022 Refused
47 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Conversion of loft space above first floor flat to provide additional habitable accommoda…
22/2050/FUL
2022 Approved
Leighton House 33 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BB
Change of use to rear of first floor offices (B1) to provide 1 x 2 bed residential dwelli…
22/1468/PD56M
2016 Refused
53A Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Erection of single storey rear extension & construction of roof link & railings to garden…
16/1502/HSE
2016 Refused
53A Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Erection of single storey rear extension & construction of roof link & railings to garden…
16/1502/HSE
2016 Approved
49 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Construction of a proposed walkway from existing car parking area to existing first floor
16/1073/FUL
2016 Approved
Garages 1-8 The Service Road Potters Bar Hertfordshire
Removal of enclosed car parking unit consisting of 8 bays and erection of single storey s…
16/0301/FUL
2016 Approved
Garages 1-8 The Service Road Potters Bar Hertfordshire
Removal of enclosed car parking unit consisting of 8 bays and erection of single storey s…
16/0301/FUL
Hertsmere
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#230 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings