The Firs St Johns Close Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 5PD Data via plota.co.uk

25/1109/VOC - Variation of Condition Awaiting decision

Proposal

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans and drawings) to allow for inclusion of existing basement into one flat and conversion of the loft to accommodate an additional flat following grant of planning permission . (Part retrospective.) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
28 Jul 2025
✓
Validated
13 Aug 2025
✓
Consultation
21 Aug 2025
Decision
Target date was 8 Oct 2025

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. A decision is expected by 8 Oct 2025.

The consultation period closed on 12 Sept 2025.

Site constraints 2

Also on the record
2 listed buildings within 150 m; Inside the Potters Bar built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 13 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area356 m² (3,832 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (72 out of 100)
PropertyDetached house, 9 habitable rooms
Built1991 to 1995
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in July 2023, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Hertsmere
Application type
Variation of Condition
Postcode
EN6 5PD
Received
28 Jul 2025
Validated
13 Aug 2025
Ward
Potters Bar Oakmere
Case officer
Show
Target decision
8 Oct 2025
Applicant
Show

Public comments

2comments received
2 objecting

76 neighbours consulted · Last counted 26 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14140638
Planning Portal ref
PP-14140638
Neighbours
21 Aug 2025
Consultation
21 Aug 2025
Comments by
12 Sept 2025
Statutory expiry
8 Oct 2025
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 statistics
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

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.