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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.
We have currently scheduled 13 sitting days and 2 reserve days.
The sitting days are 19–21 May; 2–4 June; 16–18 June; 30 June–2 July; and 7 July. The reserve days are 8–9 July. The reserve days can be held virtually.