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Centenary House Grammar School Walk Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1JN

Granted North Hertfordshire 26/01341/TCA Trees (Conservation Area)

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

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

As published by the council, reference 26/01341/TCA

Application record

Reference
26/01341/TCA
Type
Trees (Conservation Area)
Status
Decided
Decision
No Objection
Received
21 May 2026
Validated
21 May 2026
Decided
19 Jun 2026
Ward
Hitchin Priory Ward
Parish
Hitchin
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
SG5 1JN

Site history

Applications at this address on the North Hertfordshire register

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

  • 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
  • 21/01819/TCA Granted

    Centenary House Grammar School Walk Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1JN

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

    Decided 27 Jul 2021 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 21 May 2026

    Received by North Hertfordshire

  2. 19 Jun 2026

    Decision issued: No Objection

  3. 24 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

8 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

North Hertfordshire granted permission on 19 June 2026, 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

Within 500 metres

  • Centenary House Grammar School Walk Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1JN

    26/00881/LDCLB Submitted 14 Apr 2026 0m 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

    21/01819/TCA Submitted 10 Jun 2021 3m away

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

    Granted Trees 5 docs

  • 1 Paynes Park Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1EH

    26/01200/TCA Submitted 11 May 2026 44m 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 80m away

    96% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

    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)

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

  • Hitchin Town Hall Brand Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1HX

    26/01937/FP Submitted 18 Aug 2026 80m away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

    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)

    Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

  • 7 Brand Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1HX

    22/01947/AD Submitted 8 Mar 2023 97m away

    Retention of externally illuminated hanging box sign

    Granted Advertising 12 docs

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