Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Potters Bar, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Potters Bar are administered by Hertsmere Borough Council. View the full Hertsmere Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Potters Bar
Potters Bar is a vibrant town located in Hertfordshire, approximately 13 miles north of central London. It has seen steady growth, with a population of around 23,325 in 2022, encompassing various wards including Bentley Heath & The Royds, Furzefield, Oakmere, and Parkfield. The area includes smaller hamlets, such as Bentley Heath and Ganwick Corner, making it an attractive location for planning applications and development projects.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £560,914 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Hertsmere
- Parliamentary constituency: Hertsmere
- LSOA: Hertsmere 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Potters Bar.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Potters Bar.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Potters Bar based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
37 planning applications found near Potters Bar.
- 26/0931/PD42 - 43 Ladbrooke Drive Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1QR
Single storey rear extension. Depth: 6.00m, Height: 4.00m, Eaves: 2.47m.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-07-08 - - 43 Ladbrooke Drive Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1QR
Single storey rear extension. Depth: 6.00m, Height: 4.00m, Eaves: 2.47m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - 26/0866/FUL - 225 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BX
Construction of single storey rear extension to allow for subdivision of dwelling to create 3x flats, including provision of parking, EV chargers, cycle/bin store, and amenity space.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-06-23 - 26/0846/HSE - 188 Mutton Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2AW
Conversion of garage to habitable room with window to replace garage door, demolition of existing rear conservatory, and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-06-18 - 26/0766/FUL - 10A The Walk Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1QL
Construction of outbuilding to rear garden for use as gym and office.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-06-04 - 26/0665/FUL - The Meads Highfield Way Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1UL
Demolition of existing side extension and garage to allow for the erection of a semi detached two storey dwelling following the subdivision of the site, with associated landscaping works.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-05-15 - - 16 Melrose Avenue Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1SZ
Construction of front porch extension, single storey rear extension to include 1x rooflight and two storey side extension with associated roof works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - 26/0593/HSE - 16 Melrose Avenue Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1SZ
Construction of front porch extension, single storey rear extension to include 1x rooflight and two storey side extension with associated roof works.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-05-01 - - Land To The West Of Barnet Road, And East Of Baker Street, Potters Bar
Outline application (with all matters reserved except for means of access) for a new neighbourhood comprising up to 900 dwellings (Use Class C3) (including affordable housing), a neighbourhood centre
Status: Undecided | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 188 Mutton Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2AW
Demolition of existing conservatory and single storey rear extension to facilitate construction of single storey rear extension. Conversion of garage to habitable space to include replacement garage d
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 16 Melrose Avenue Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1SZ
Single storey rear, side, and front porch extension; alterations to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Metropolitan House Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AG
Change of use from Office (Class E) to Residential (Class C3) for 96 flats.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 65 The Walk Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1QJ
Proposed demolition of existing single storey front, side and rear extensions and erection of new single storey front, part two storey and part single storey side and rear extension with loft conversi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 101 The Walk Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1QJ
Variation of condition 2 (plans) to allow for alterations to fenestration, insulation and external rendering, removal of chimneys and external chimney stack following grant of planning permission 23/0
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 91 Strafford Gate Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1PR
Single storey front extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 33 Ladbrooke Drive Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1QR
Single storey rear extension Depth: 6.00m, Height: 3.00m, Eaves: 3.00m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 72 Mount Grace Road Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1QZ
Erection of a garden outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 61 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ
Application for a non-material amendment to allow for alterations to fenestration and moving a/c units from lower ground to above new extension following the grant of planning permission reference 24/
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 26 Byng Drive Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1UF
Replacement of existing flat roof to rear extension with pitched roof, including 3x rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 17 Sunnybank Road Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2NW
Conversion of existing attached garage to office room to include changing flat roof to hipped roof; alterations to fenestration to include exchanging the existing garage doors with a window; replaceme
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-02-20
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A brief summary of Potters Bar in Hertfordshire
Potters Bar is a vibrant town located in Hertfordshire, approximately 13 miles north of central London. It has seen steady growth, with a population of around 23,325 in 2022, encompassing various wards including Bentley Heath & The Royds, Furzefield, Oakmere, and Parkfield. The area includes smaller hamlets, such as Bentley Heath and Ganwick Corner, making it an attractive location for planning applications and development projects.
Property prices in Potters Bar show an average sale price of £560,914, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Potters Bar a particularly low-crime area.
Potters Bar has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Potters Bar The Royds, Potters Bar Darkes Lane (West). Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Potters Bar planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Potters Bar
In the last 24 months, 148 planning applications were submitted near Potters Bar. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Potters Bar.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Potters Bar were full planning applications (41), outline applications (39), tree works (18). Full planning applications account for 28% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 12 medium-scale applications, 94 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 40 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 94 applications
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