26/0496/PD56M

1. 13 Apr 2026

   Received by Hertsmere

2. 21 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: PD56 -Prior Approval Given

4. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 26/0494/FUL Granted

  Metropolitan House Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AG

  Alterations to external fenestration including replacement windows, curtain walling, facing brick and render (additional plan received on 26.05.2026).

  10 Apr 2026 15m away Full applications
• 23/0157/FUL Granted

  51 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ

  Rearrangement of existing office to create two office spaces.

  31 Jan 2023 96m away Full applications
• 26/0815/VOC Awaiting decision

  Potters Bar Railway Station Car Park Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire

  Variation of condition 1 (drawings) to allow for reduction in height of approved building following grant of planning permission reference 23/1003/FUL.

  12 Jun 2026 102m away Amendments
• 26/0583/FUL Awaiting decision

  61 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BJ

  Single storey rear extension to ground floor shop, alterations to fenestration of flat at first floor level and repositioning of existing air conditioning units on the flank elevation (Retrospective).

  30 Apr 2026 122m away Full applications
• 21/0853/FUL Granted

  75 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BW

  Retention of single storey rear extension to ground floor shop, with new proposed brick walling. Retention of 2x air conditioning units. (Part Retrospective Application)

  20 Apr 2021 143m away Full applications
• TP/10/0808 Granted

  29 The Broadway Darkes Lane Potters Bar EN6 2HX

  Change of use of ground floor to A3/A5 (restaurant/take-away use) and installation of an external ventilation duct to the rear.

  6 May 2010 192m away Full applications

• 26/0831/PD42 Granted

  62 Thornbury Gardens Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1RE

  Single storey rear extension. Depth: 5.90m, Height: 3.27m, Eaves: 3.00m.

  16 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• 26/0699/PD42 Granted

  2 Police Cottages St Albans Road South Mimms Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 3PJ

  Single storey rear extension Depth: 4.95m, Height: 3.00m, Eaves: 3.00m.

  21 May 2026 Prior approval
• 26/0771/PD42 Granted

  26 Kimptons Mead Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 3HZ

  Single storey rear extension. Depth: 4.5m, Height: 3.0m, Eaves: 3.0m.

  4 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• 26/0694/PD42 Granted

  29 Willow Way Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2PR

  Single storey rear extension. Depth: 5.59m, Height: 3.00m, Eaves: 3.00m.

  21 May 2026 Prior approval
• 26/0980/PD42 Awaiting decision

  31 Whaley Road Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2RA

  2x single storey rear extensions. Depth: 5.00m, Height: 3.00m, Eaves: 3.00m.

  16 Jul 2026 Prior approval