65 The Walk Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1QJ

Decided 26/0069/HSE
Council
Date received
21 Jan 2026
Date validated
21 Jan 2026
Postcode
EN6 1QJ

Description

Conversion of garage to habitable space to include replacement of garage door with window. Demolition of existing single storey front, side and rear extension to facilitate construction of part single, part two storey front side and rear extension with associated roof works. Conversion of loft to habitable space to include rear dormer, 4x front rooflights and removal of chimney stack. (Amended description)

3.1/10
Planning Authority Score
#226 of 277

Hertsmere is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #233 out of 277. 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 277
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #102 of 277
52%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #233 of 277
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #237 of 277
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