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

26/1282/FUL - Full Planning Permission Awaiting decision
Change of useExtensions & alterations

Proposal

Change of use from class C4 (6 bedroom HMO) to sui generis (7 bedroom HMO) use facilitated by internal alterations, loft extension and bin and bike storage. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
3 Sept 2026
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Consultation
10 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 29 Oct 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 29 Oct 2026 and 12 Nov 2026, from Hertsmere's recent changes of use.

The consultation period closed on 1 Oct 2026.

Documents 4

Plans & drawings 2

PDF Ex-l003 - pr-s002 Existing plans, elevations & sections Drawing/Plans · 3 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Pr-l002 - pr-s002 Proposed plans, elevations & sections Drawing/Plans · 3 Sept 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Applicationformredacted Application Form · 3 Sept 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF Form_1_cil_additional_information - pr9 CIL · 3 Sept 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 2

Flood zone 3, rivers and sea
High chance: a 1 in 100 or greater annual chance from rivers, or 1 in 200 from the sea. Any development here needs a flood risk assessment. Defences are not counted.
The Environment Agency flood map for planning. Homes in zone 3 must also pass the sequential test. Surface water flooding is a separate map.
Flood map ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Potters Bar built-up area.
Not affected
Not green belt · No listed building at the site · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 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 area24 m² (258 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (66 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyFlat, 1 habitable room
Built1900 to 1929
HeatingRoom heaters, electric
WallsSolid brick, with internal insulation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in August 2026, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Single storey side and rear extension.

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27 Aug 2026Approved

314 Mutton Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2AX

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Important details

Council
Hertsmere
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
EN6 2AW
Received
3 Sept 2026
Validated
3 Sept 2026
Ward
Bentley Heath & The Royds
Case officer
Show
Target decision
29 Oct 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Dimensions

Decision outlook

Day 55 of the 56-day target. Hertsmere usually decides changes of use by day 63.

Day 558 days to the predicted decision (day 63)
45%decided within 8 weeks
66%approved
50decided in the last year

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Hertsmere in the last twelve months, from validation. Hertsmere decision record →

Public comments

11comments received
10 objecting1 neutral

91% object · above the UK average of 74%

14 neighbours consulted · Last counted 27 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15203146
Planning Portal ref
PP-15203146
Neighbours
10 Sept 2026
Consultation
10 Sept 2026
Comments by
1 Oct 2026
Statutory expiry
29 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2023 Approved
19 Sunnybank Road Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2NW
Retrospective application for rear outbuilding to be used as temporary accommodation with…
23/0951/HSE
2023 Approved
19 Sunnybank Road Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2NW
Retrospective application for rear outbuilding to be used as temporary accommodation with…
23/0951/HSE
2023 Approved
187 Mutton Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2AN
First floor side extension to include new side dormer window.
23/0742/HSE
2023 Approved
187 Mutton Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2AN
First floor side extension to include new side dormer window.
23/0742/HSE
2023 Approved
19 Sunnybank Road Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2NW
Fenestration changes to include removal of existing bay windows and insertion of replacem…
23/0619/HSE
2023 Approved
19 Sunnybank Road Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2NW
Fenestration changes to include removal of existing bay windows and insertion of replacem…
23/0619/HSE
2023 Withdrawn
201 Mutton Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2AN
Single storey side and rear extensions and alterations to fenestration.
23/0410/HSE
2023 Withdrawn
201 Mutton Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2AN
Single storey side and rear extensions and alterations to fenestration.
23/0410/HSE
2022 Refused
171A Mutton Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire
Extension to existing building to create 2 additional floors with 4 new dwellings (4 x 2…
22/1141/PD56DF
2022 Refused
171A Mutton Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire
Extension to existing building to create 2 additional floors with 4 new dwellings (4 x 2…
22/1141/PD56DF
2022 Approved
19 Sunnybank Road Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2NW
Construction of a single storey storey side and rear extension, single storey front porch…
22/0834/HSE
2022 Approved
19 Sunnybank Road Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2NW
Construction of a single storey storey side and rear extension, single storey front porch…
22/0834/HSE
2022 Refused
202 Mutton Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2AW
Demolition of existing shed and erection of new two storey, 3-bed detached dwelling adjac…
22/0200/FUL
2022 Refused
202 Mutton Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2AW
Demolition of existing shed and erection of new two storey, 3-bed detached dwelling adjac…
22/0200/FUL
2022 Approved
202 Mutton Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2AW
Single storey rear extension. Depth - 6m, Height - 3m, Eaves - 3m.
22/0154/PD42
2022 Approved
202 Mutton Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2AW
Single storey rear extension. Depth - 6m, Height - 3m, Eaves - 3m.
22/0154/PD42
2021
171A Mutton Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire
Extension to existing building to create 2 additional floors with 4 new dwellings (4 x 2…
21/1694/PD56DF
2021
171A Mutton Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire
Extension to existing building to create 2 additional floors with 4 new dwellings (4 x 2…
21/1694/PD56DF
2021 Refused
171A Mutton Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire
Extension to existing building to create 2 additional floors with 4 new dwellings (4 x 2…
21/1154/PD56O
2021 Refused
171A Mutton Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire
Extension to existing building to create 2 additional floors with 4 new dwellings (4 x 2…
21/1154/PD56O
2017 Approved
177 Mutton Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2AN
Proposed dropped kerb for vehicular access.
17/1324/HSE
2017 Refused
195 Mutton Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2AN
Construction of part single part 2 storey rear extension, conversion of lower ground floo…
17/1196/HSE
2017 Approved
31 Sunnybank Road Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2NW
Erection of single storey side and rear extension
17/0898/HSE
2016 Refused
174 Mutton Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2AW
Two storey side extension.
16/0041/HSE
2016 Refused
174 Mutton Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2AW
Two storey side extension.
16/0041/HSE
Hertsmere
Planning Authority Score
3.3/10
Poor
#225 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

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.