225 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BX

Awaiting decision 26/0023/FUL
Council
Date received
7 Jan 2026
Date validated
7 Jan 2026
Postcode
EN6 1BX

Description

Part single part two-storey rear extension, conversion of loft to habitable space to include insertion of 3x front roof lights and 1x rear roof light, and alterations to fenestration to include replacement of garage door with window, to allow for subdivision of dwelling to create 3x flats, including provision of parking, EV chargers, cycle/bin store, and amenity space (Amended plans received: 23.03.26 to include additional refuse provision)

Hertsmere
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#230 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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. View full council performance
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