Metropolitan House Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AG
Pending
26/0496/PD56M
Description
Change of use from Office (Class E) to Residential (Class C3) for 96 flats.
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Historical activity at this location
39 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
Variation of condition 2 (opening times) to allow for changes to opening times following…
2025
Approved
Variation of condition 2 (opening times) to allow for changes to opening times following…
2025
Approved
Alterations to external fenestration including replacement windows, curtain walling, faci…
2025
Approved
Application for a non-material amendment to allow for internal alterations following the…
2025
Approved
Application for a non-material amendment to allow for internal alterations following the…
2024
Approved
Change of use of existing office building (Class E) to residential (Class C3) comprising…
2024
Approved
Installation of a Gallows style Height Restrictor and finalised details for acoustic cano…
2023
Approved
Installation of 3x illuminated free standing signs and 1x illuminated digital booth scree…
2023
Approved
Installation of 3x illuminated free standing signs and 1x illuminated digital booth scree…
2021
Approved
Change of use and conversion of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and sevent…
2021
Approved
Relocation of condenser units to ground floor with acoustic canopy; consolidation of plan…
2021
Approved
Change of use and conversion of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and sevent…
2020
Refused
Change of use of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh floors of Met…
2020
Refused
Change of use of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh floors of Met…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Approved
112 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AE
New shop front to include installation of LED illumination strip and window signage (Appl…
2024
Approved
112 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AE
Installation of extraction system fitted with a carbon filter system exiting to the rear.
2023
Approved
55 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Change of Use from Retail - Barnet Hospital Charity (Use Class E) to a Nail Bar (Use Clas…
2024
Approved
61 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Single storey rear extension to ground floor shop and alterations to fenestration of flat…
2024
Approved
114A Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AE
Conversion of loft space to provide an additional 1 bed flat with front and rear dormers…
2023
Withdrawn
110 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AE
Proposed front outdoor customer seating area /forecourt and internal alteration to the ex…
2023
Approved
47 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Conversion of loft space above first floor flat to provide additional habitable accommoda…
2023
Approved
47 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Conversion of loft space above first floor flat to provide additional habitable accommoda…
2023
Approved
112 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AE
Change of use from a bank/building society (Class E) to a hot food takeaway providing lim…
2023
Approved
112 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AE
Installation of 1 x double sided internally illuminated projecting sign, 2 x fascia signs…
2023
Approved
112 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AE
Change of use from a bank/building society (Class E) to a hot food takeaway providing lim…
2023
Approved
112 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AE
Installation of 1 x double sided internally illuminated projecting sign, 2 x fascia signs…
2023
Approved
33 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BA
Installation of air conditioning condenser units to side and rear elevations, and externa…
2023
Approved
33 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BA
External shopfront signage to include 2 x illuminated fascia signs, 1 x set printed vinyl…
2023
Approved
33 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BA
External shopfront signage to include 2 x illuminated fascia signs, 1 x set printed vinyl…
2023
Approved
51 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Rearrangement of existing office to create two office spaces.
2023
Approved
51 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Rearrangement of existing office to create two office spaces.
2022
Refused
47 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Conversion of loft space above first floor flat to provide additional habitable accommoda…
2022
Refused
47 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Conversion of loft space above first floor flat to provide additional habitable accommoda…
2022
Approved
Leighton House 33 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BB
Change of use to rear of first floor offices (B1) to provide 1 x 2 bed residential dwelli…
2016
Refused
53A Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Erection of single storey rear extension & construction of roof link & railings to garden…
2016
Refused
53A Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Erection of single storey rear extension & construction of roof link & railings to garden…
2016
Approved
49 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Construction of a proposed walkway from existing car parking area to existing first floor
2016
Approved
Garages 1-8 The Service Road Potters Bar Hertfordshire
Removal of enclosed car parking unit consisting of 8 bays and erection of single storey s…
2016
Approved
Garages 1-8 The Service Road Potters Bar Hertfordshire
Removal of enclosed car parking unit consisting of 8 bays and erection of single storey s…
Hertsmere
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#230 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
Hertsmere is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #240 out of 292. 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%).
Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Hertsmere decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #61 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #107 of 292
49%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #240 of 292
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #251 of 292
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