The Blackbirds 17 Parliament Square Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1EX

1. 7 Feb 2023

   Received by East Hertfordshire

2. 10 Feb 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Grant Plan Permission w Conds

4. 19 Aug 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• The Blackbirds 17 Parliament Square Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1EX

  3/23/0235/LBC Submitted 7 Feb 2023 0m away

  Proposed internal alterations and refurbishment/redecoration works, including alterations to the bar servery, fixed furniture, a new screen adjacent to the bar servery, new flooring, new electrical items, refurbishment of the toilets and full redecoration throughout. Proposed external works, including installation of retractable canopy, seating, lighting, television and erection of bin stores.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 29 docs

• The Blackbirds 17 Parliament Square Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1EX

  3/23/0101/LBC Submitted 19 Jan 2023 1m away

  Installation of replacement signage comprising of 1 set of externally illuminated fascia text, 1 externally illuminated projection sign, and 1 non illuminated sign. Painting of the building: Front facade in Little Green Perennial Grey 245; Railings to the secret garden and main front door in Little Green Adventurer 7; Window frames and stall riser in Little Green Vulcan 324; Fascia, pilaster and columns in Farrow and Ball Hague Blue.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 15 docs

• The Blackbirds 17 Parliament Square Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1EX

  3/23/0081/ADV Submitted 18 Jan 2023 1m away

  1 set of externally illuminated fascia text to replace existing. 1 externally illuminated projection sign to replace existing. 1 non illuminated sign.

  Granted Advertising 16 docs

• 5 Parliament Square Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1EX

  3/26/1059/LBC Submitted 29 Jul 2026 9m away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~23 Sep

  Installation of new fascia sign, retractable awning and two patio bar heaters to front elevation (part retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 4 docs

• 13 Castle Street And 25 Parliament Square Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1EX

  3/25/1662/FUL Submitted 23 Oct 2025 9m away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jan

  Change of use from retail/office to mixed-use development comprising 2 x retail units and 3 x residential flats; partial demolition of rear outbuildings; construction of single storey rear extension; formation of rear dormer; roof alterations including reformation and repairs to existing pitched and lean-to roofs; internal reconfiguration including new walls, full-height glazed screen, communal corridor, WC facilities for retail units, and new entrances; provision of shower rooms for residential units

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Extension +4 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 13 Castle Street And 25 Parliament Square Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1EX

  3/25/1663/LBC Submitted 23 Oct 2025 9m away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jan

  Change of use from retail/office to mixed-use development comprising 2 x retail units and 3 x residential flats; partial demolition of rear outbuildings; construction of single storey rear extension; formation of rear dormer; roof alterations including reformation and repairs to existing pitched and lean-to roofs; internal reconfiguration including new walls, full-height glazed screen, communal corridor, WC facilities for retail units, and new entrances; provision of shower rooms for residential units.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Extension +4 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 3/26/0113/FUL Refused

  Land To The East Of Cambridge Road And North Of Standon Hill Puckeridge Hertfordshire SG11 1DQ

  Battery energy storage facility and all associated works

  28 Jan 2026 Full applications
• 3/26/0466/FUL Refused

  37A High Street Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9AD

  Erection of timber frame outbuilding for use as a staff area (Retrospective)

  1 Apr 2026 Full applications
• 3/26/1166/FUL Awaiting decision

  Land Adjacent To Maze Green Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 2PJ

  Proposed electrical transformer and panel in GRP housing, with cable connections to existing sub-station, and mitigation planting

  20 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 3/26/0431/FUL Withdrawn

  2 Home Farm Court High Street Puckeridge Hertfordshire SG11 1UU

  Conversion of incidental office/storage space above existing garages into a self-contained one bedroom flat with associated parking, insertion of rooflights and alteration to the upper floor window.

  26 Mar 2026 Full applications
• 3/25/1978/FUL Granted

  Gates Of Hertford Gascoyne Way Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 8EL

  Change of use from Class E(a) retail to flexible Class E (Commercial, Business and Service)

  18 Dec 2025 Full applications