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The Blackbirds 17 Parliament Square Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1EX

Granted East Hertfordshire 3/23/0235/LBC Listed Building Consent

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

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.

As published by the council, reference 3/23/0235/LBC

Application record

Reference
3/23/0235/LBC
Type
Listed Building Consent
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Grant Consent w Conds (LBC & ADV)
Received
7 Feb 2023
Validated
10 Feb 2023
Decided
5 Apr 2023
Ward
Hertford - Castle
Parish
Hertford Town Council
Decision by
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Postcode
SG14 1EX

Site history

Applications at this address on the East Hertfordshire register

This site has had 4 applications since 2023: 4 approved, 0 refused.

  • 3/23/0234/FUL Granted

    The Blackbirds 17 Parliament Square Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1EX

    Proposed external works, including installation of retractable canopy, seating, lighting, television and erection of bin stores.

    Decided 5 Apr 2023 Full applications
  • 3/23/0101/LBC Granted

    The Blackbirds 17 Parliament Square Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1EX

    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.

    Decided 20 Apr 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 3/23/0081/ADV Granted

    The Blackbirds 17 Parliament Square Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1EX

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

    Decided 20 Apr 2023 Advertising

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  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 Consent w Conds (LBC & ADV)

  4. 19 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • Application: 3/23/0234/FUL (Decided)

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Bidwells LLP Agent, registered in Cambridge

Active · incorporated 2009 · Cambridge

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

27 documents on file for this application

  • LISTED BUILDING APPROVAL DECISION Decision Notice · 05 Apr 2023
  • CONSERVATION 24/3/23 Correspondence in - Internal Consultation · 27 Mar 2023
  • EMAIL FROM AGENT 13/03/2023 Correspondence in · 21 Mar 2023
  • (AMENDED) PROPOSED EXTERNAL JOINERY DETAILS Floorplan/Elevation drawing · 21 Mar 2023
  • (AMENDED) PROPOSED EXTERNAL ELEVATIONS AND EXISTING GROUND FLOOR LAYOUT PLAN Floorplan/Elevation drawing · 21 Mar 2023
  • (AMENDED) PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN Proposed Floor Plans · 21 Mar 2023
  • HERTFORD TOWN COUNCIL 27.02.2023 Consultee Correspondence · 09 Mar 2023
  • PLANNING SUPPORT STATEMENT INCORPORATING DESIGN AND ACCESS AND HERITAGE STATEMEN Design & Access Statement · 07 Feb 2023
  • EXISTING GROUND FLOOR PLAN Existing Floor Plans · 07 Feb 2023
  • EXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLAN Existing Floor Plans · 07 Feb 2023
  • EXISTING GROUND FLOOR PLAN AND EXTERNAL ELEVATIONS Floorplan/Elevation drawing · 07 Feb 2023
  • LOCATION PLAN Location/Block/Site Plan · 07 Feb 2023
  • PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR AND FIRST FLOOR PLANS - EXTENT OF WORKS Proposed Floor Plans · 07 Feb 2023
  • PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLAN Proposed Floor Plans · 07 Feb 2023
  • PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR AND FIRST FLOOR PLANS Proposed Floor Plans · 07 Feb 2023
  • ELECTRICAL KEY PLANS - PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR AND FIRST FLOOR Other Drawing · 07 Feb 2023
  • JOINERY AND FINISHES KEY PLANS - PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR AND FIRST FLOOR Other Drawing · 07 Feb 2023
  • PROPOSED BAR DETAILS Floorplan/Elevation drawing · 07 Feb 2023
  • PROPOSED FIXED SEATING DETAILS SHEET 1 (A, B, C) Floorplan/Elevation drawing · 07 Feb 2023
  • PROPOSED FIXED SEATING DETAILS SHEET 2 (D, E, F) Floorplan/Elevation drawing · 07 Feb 2023
  • PROPOSED SCREEN DETAILS SCREENS B, C AND D Floorplan/Elevation drawing · 07 Feb 2023
  • PROPOSED DIVIDER UNIT AND WALL PANELLING DETAILS Floorplan/Elevation drawing · 07 Feb 2023
  • PROPOSED FIXED TABLE DETAILS Floorplan/Elevation drawing · 07 Feb 2023
  • PROPOSED LIGHTING SCHEDULE Supporting Documents · 07 Feb 2023
  • PHOTO MONTAGE Photo · 07 Feb 2023
  • CANOPY DETAILS Supporting Documents · 07 Feb 2023
  • PROPOSED BLOCK PLAN Location/Block/Site Plan · 07 Feb 2023

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What this grant of permission means

East Hertfordshire granted permission on 5 April 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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    3/23/0234/FUL Submitted 7 Feb 2023 50 yards away

    Proposed external works, including installation of retractable canopy, seating, lighting, television and erection of bin stores.

    Granted Full applications 28 docs

  • The Blackbirds 17 Parliament Square Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1EX

    3/23/0101/LBC Submitted 19 Jan 2023 50 yards 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.

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  • The Blackbirds 17 Parliament Square Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1EX

    3/23/0081/ADV Submitted 18 Jan 2023 50 yards 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 15 docs

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