The PB3 Inquiry 2026 Land to the West of Barnet Road, and East of Baker Street, Potters Bar has now concluded. As the appeal was called-in by the Secretary of State this means that instead of writing a decision, the Inspector will prepare a report and recommendation, which will be forwarded to the Secretary of State who will produce their own report and decision.
The public inquiry is being held into our decision to refuse planning application 24/1101/OUTEI for:
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 and community facilities (Use Class E (a), Class E (e) and F2 (b), a primary school (Use Class F1 (a)), land for an up to 80-bed care home (Use Class C2), strategic and informal open space, landscaping, parking, associated infrastructure and works, with vehicle and pedestrian accesses from Baker Street and Barnet Road.
Land to the West of Barnet Road, And East of Baker Street, Potters Bar.
Dates for the inquiry
The inquiry opens on Tuesday, 19th May 2026 . The location is Hertsmere Borough Council, Elstree Way, Borehamwood, WD6 1WA . You may attend the Public Inquiry and, at the Inspector's discretion, give your views either in person or through a representative.
The sitting days are 19th – 21st May.
Recordings of all Public Inquiry sessions. (opens in new tab)
- Statement of Common Ground (opens in new tab)pdf file[520KB]
- Post CMC Note - Summary and Directions (opens in new tab)pdf file[237KB]
- Draft S106 Agreement (opens in new tab)doc file[194KB]
Core documents
Each Core Document has its own reference number (e.g. CD1.7). To search for all Core Documents please use the following link: Core Documents.
All Core Documents can be viewed individually and are each listed as an ‘Inquiry Document - Core documents'.