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Potters Bar Oakmere planning approval rate

Potters Bar Oakmere ward in Hertsmere has a 81.6% approval rate based on 174 planning decisions. Hertsmere overall: 87.8%.

Last updated: August 2026

81.6%
ward approval rate
174
Decisions
142
Approved
32
Refused
87.8%
Hertsmere average

Potters Bar Oakmere is 6.2 percentage points below the Hertsmere average, placing it among the stricter wards in Hertsmere. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.

How Potters Bar Oakmere compares

Potters Bar Oakmere ward (174 decided)
81.6%
Hertsmere overall (4,144 decided)
87.8%
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Recent decisions in Potters Bar Oakmere

Demolition of existing rear conservatory and detached garage, and construction o · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Approved
Single storey rear extension. Depth: 8.0m, Height: 3.0m, Eaves: 3.0m. · Tue 04 Aug 2026
Approved
Single storey rear extension. Depth: 6m, Height: 3m, Eaves: 3m. · Thu 30 Jul 2026
Approved
Change of use to vehicle repairs, and associated alterations including replaceme · Thu 30 Jul 2026
Approved
Change of use from a 6 occupant HMO (use class C4) to a house of multiple occupa · Wed 29 Jul 2026
Approved

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