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Centenary House Grammar School Walk Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1JN

Granted North Hertfordshire 21/01819/TCA Trees (Conservation Area)

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

T16 Tulip - Fell to ground level. T18 Lime - Fell

As published by the council, reference 21/01819/TCA

Application record

Reference
21/01819/TCA
Type
Trees (Conservation Area)
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: No Objection
Received
10 Jun 2021
Validated
10 Jun 2021
Decided
27 Jul 2021
Ward
Hitchin Highbury Ward Historic
Parish
Hitchin
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
SG5 1JN

Site history

Applications at this address on the North Hertfordshire register

This site has had 5 applications since 2021: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/02543/FP Awaiting decision

    Centenary House Grammar School Walk Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1JN

    Removal and replacement of flat roofing and trims throughout. Partial removal of two chimney stacks. Demolition of retaining wall providing access to the C20 basement and construction of new retaining wall. Demolition of carport including northeast wall and southeast hit-and miss wall and replacement with fencing and low boundary wall to Grammar School Walk respectively. Carry out surface works to northeast and south car parks.

    Submitted 30 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02544/LBC Awaiting decision

    Centenary House Grammar School Walk Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1JN

    Internal and external refurbishment works to include (but not exclusively) replacing existing render with lime render system. Removal and replacement of flat roofing and trims throughout. Partial removal of two chimney stacks. Removal and replacement of gutters and downpipes throughout. Removal and replacement of enclosed loggia column casings. Removal and replacement of external basement doors. Removal of AC units and redecoration of C20 external steel staircases, balustrades and guarding.

    Submitted 30 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/01341/TCA Granted

    Centenary House Grammar School Walk Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1JN

    T1: Robinia - Reduce crown by 2-3m. T2: Lime - Fell to near ground level. T3: Plum - Fell to near ground level.

    Decided 19 Jun 2026 Trees
  • 26/00881/LDCLB Granted

    Centenary House Grammar School Walk Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1JN

    Internal works of localised repairs including lime plaster to walls and ceilings, floor finishes and fireplaces. Removal of modern fittings, shelving and secondary glazing followed by internal redecoration. External works of repair to windows, walls and chimney stacks. Repairs to stonework and replacement lime render followed by redecoration. Replacement cast-iron rainwater goods.

    Decided 1 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Jun 2021

    Received by North Hertfordshire

  2. 27 Jul 2021

    Decision issued: No Objection

  3. 30 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

North Hertfordshire granted permission on 27 July 2021, 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.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • Centenary House Grammar School Walk Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1JN

    26/01341/TCA Submitted 21 May 2026 50 yards away

    T1: Robinia - Reduce crown by 2-3m. T2: Lime - Fell to near ground level. T3: Plum - Fell to near ground level.

    Granted Trees 8 docs
  • Centenary House Grammar School Walk Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1JN

    26/00881/LDCLB Submitted 14 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    Internal works of localised repairs including lime plaster to walls and ceilings, floor finishes and fireplaces. Removal of modern fittings, shelving and secondary glazing followed by internal redecoration. External works of repair to windows, walls and chimney stacks. Repairs to stonework and replacement lime render followed by redecoration. Replacement cast-iron rainwater goods.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 9 docs
  • Centenary House Grammar School Walk Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1JN

    26/02543/FP Submitted 30 Oct 2026 50 yards away

    81% historically approved · decision due ~25 Dec

    Removal and replacement of flat roofing and trims throughout. Partial removal of two chimney stacks. Demolition of retaining wall providing access to the C20 basement and construction of new retaining wall. Demolition of carport including northeast wall and southeast hit-and miss wall and replacement with fencing and low boundary wall to Grammar School Walk respectively. Carry out surface works to northeast and south car parks.

    Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition
    Small domestic
  • Centenary House Grammar School Walk Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1JN

    26/02544/LBC Submitted 30 Oct 2026 50 yards away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~25 Dec

    Internal and external refurbishment works to include (but not exclusively) replacing existing render with lime render system. Removal and replacement of flat roofing and trims throughout. Partial removal of two chimney stacks. Removal and replacement of gutters and downpipes throughout. Removal and replacement of enclosed loggia column casings. Removal and replacement of external basement doors. Removal of AC units and redecoration of C20 external steel staircases, balustrades and guarding.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings
  • 1 Paynes Park Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1EH

    26/01200/TCA Submitted 11 May 2026 50 yards away

    T1, T2: Yew - Reduce by approx. 1.5m and reshape. T3 - T14: Lime - Re pollard to previous points. T15 - T17: Silver Maple - Re pollard to previous points. T18: Cherry - Reduce to previous points.

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • Hitchin Town Hall Brand Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1HX

    26/01938/LBC Submitted 18 Aug 2026 100 yards away

    Decarbonisation works including provision of secondary glazing to existing windows, the provision of insulation to the roof void above the main hall, replacement of mechanical plant including the removal of gas boilers and the installation of Photovoltaic (PV) panels and Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP)

    Decided Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 23 docs

In North Hertfordshire

  • 26/02859/TCA Awaiting decision

    The Coach House Wratten Road East Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2AS

    Sycamore - Fell.

    Received 3 Nov, published by the council 4 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 26/02509/TPO Decided

    Land Adjacent To 9 Palace Gardens Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5AD

    Sycamore - Pollard 50%

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/02844/TCA Awaiting decision

    144 Wilbury Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 4JG

    T1: Pine - Remove 2 lowest limbs and thin remaining crown by 30%

    Received 2 Nov, published by the council 4 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 26/02841/TCA Awaiting decision

    Alington House Alington Lane Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3NE

    T1: Acacia - Fell to ground level. T2: Field Maple - Reduce to hedge height. T3: Ash - Reduce to hedge height. T4: Monterrey Cypress - Fell to ground level. T5: Acacia - Prune by 1.5-2.0m

    Received 2 Nov, published by the council 4 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 26/02825/TPO Awaiting decision

    22 Martin Way Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 4XU

    Beech - 20% thinning

    Received 2 Nov, published by the council 4 Nov 2026 Trees