225 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BX Data via plota.co.uk

26/0866/FUL - Full Planning Permission Approved

Proposal

Construction of single storey rear extension to allow for subdivision of dwelling to create 3x flats, including provision of parking, EV chargers, cycle/bin store, and amenity space. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Jun 2026
Consultation
30 Jun 2026
Approved
18 Aug 2026

Approved on 18 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 19 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Hertsmere
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
EN6 1BX
Received
23 Jun 2026
Validated
23 Jun 2026
Ward
Potters Bar Parkfield
Parish
No Parish
Case officer
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Target decision
18 Aug 2026
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision date
18 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Dimensions

Public comments

6comments received
5 objecting1 neutral

83% object · above the UK average of 76%

38 neighbours consulted · Last counted 19 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15030393
Neighbours
30 Jun 2026
Consultation
30 Jun 2026
Comments by
21 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No
Hertsmere
Planning Authority Score
3.3/10
Poor
#225 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Hertsmere is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #243 out of 296. 55% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Hertsmere decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #57 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #108 of 296
49%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #243 of 296
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #249 of 296
84%
Minor dwellings approved
102 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
27 decided
742
Total decisions
55 refused in the year to March 2026