188 Mutton Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2AW Data via plota.co.uk

26/0846/HSE - Householder Application Approved

Proposal

Conversion of garage to a habitable room with a window replacing the garage door, demolition of the existing rear extension, and alterations to fenestration. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
18 Jun 2026
Consultation
21 Jul 2026
Approved
13 Aug 2026

Approved on 13 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 13 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Hertsmere
Application type
Householder Application
Postcode
EN6 2AW
Received
18 Jun 2026
Validated
18 Jun 2026
Ward
Bentley Heath & The Royds
Parish
No Parish
Case officer
Show
Target decision
13 Aug 2026
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision date
13 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Dimensions- Planning&Architecture

Public comments

3comments received
2 objecting1 neutral

67% object · below the UK average of 76%

8 neighbours consulted · Last counted 13 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15021324
Neighbours
10 Jul 2026
Consultation
21 Jul 2026
Comments by
11 Aug 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