Environment Award (test)

Each year at the AGM, a review is made by the Townscape Group of selected additions or changes to our local environment, both built and natural.

This may be a new or renovated building or improvements to an open space or amenity. An Environment Award is presented to the facility which is judged by a panel of judges to have most improved the environment of our town. Evidence of previous award winners may be seen around the town in the form of a plaque affixed to buildings, where permitted by the owners.

In September 1980, the BCA committee decided that, in order to stimulate interest in the local environment, an annual award should be made for the work which is considered to have contributed most to the enhancement of Berkhamsted or Northchurch. ‘Work’ can mean a new building, extension, renovation or landscaping; large or small, anything from a building complex to a garden.

The Citizens’ award was set up to try to foster public awareness on the good additions or changes to the built environment during the year. If possible, a plaque would be awarded to the project that makes an outstanding contribution to the town and other developments would receive commendations as appropriate.

The following is a list of those awards presented and commendations. The year refers to the AGM but the award/ commendation applies to works completed during the previous calendar year.

2026

Award:

  1. Berkhamsted School, Zaha Hadid Building, Mill Street

    — New block to house 6th form

Commendations:

  1. 251 High Street, Berkhamsted

    — Replacement of railings and gate to front elevation

  2. 253 High Street, Berkhamsted

    — Replacement of railings and gate to front elevation

  3. 5 Kitsbury Terrace

    — Replacement of windows

  4. 35 Kitsbury Road

    — Replacement of windows

2024

Award:

  1. No award

Commendations:

  1. Barn extension, The Old Cottage, Bank Mill Lane, Berkhamsted, HP4 2NS

  2. Kinderzimmer, 205 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1AD

  3. New residential development at Montague Mews, High Street, Northchurch, HP4 3SD

  4. Replacement timber windows at 15 Shrublands Avenue, Berkhamsted, HP4 3JH

2023

Award:

  1. No award

Commendation:

  1. Refurbishment of children's recreation area at Canal Fields

2022

Awards:

  1. The Hide, Castle Hill (formerly Castle Hill Farmhouse)

  2. Milton House, Doctor's Commons Road

Commendations:

  1. Restoration of the 'Crystal Palace', Station Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 2EZ

  2. Restoration of canal footbridge at Park Street

2021

Awards:

  1. The restoration of Rectory Lane Cemetery

  2. beta 2

Commendations:

  1. Flower beds at Berkhamsted Station

  2. Traditional mural of Ravens Lane Canal Bridge

2020

Award:

  1. Corn Mill Court, 9 - 13 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 2LJ (corner with Swing Gate Lane)

Commendations:

  1. barn at rear of 123 George Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 2EJ

  2. Gutteridge Farm, The Common, Potten End, Berkhamsted, HP4 2QF

  3. Refurbishment of 'The Lamb' 277 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1AJ

2019

Award:

  1. No award

Commendations:

  1. 5A Castle Hill

  2. Brownlow House/ Elgin House, corner of Ravens Lane and Chapel Street, Berkhamsted, HP4

2018

Awards:

  1. Chandler's Mews & 8 New Road, Northchurch, HP4 3HN

  2. Kings Road/ Kingshill Way traffic management scheme, Berkhamsted

Commendations:

  1. the Crystal Palace public house, Station Road

  2. the refurbished footbridge over the canal at Park Street

2017

Award:

  1. No award

Commendation:

  1. The David Case Pavilion, Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, HP4

2016

Award:

  1. No award

Commendations:

  1. Sheldon Lodge, 348 - 380 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1FP

    — (commendation)

  2. New housing at Farm Place, Berkhamsted, HP4 3AU

    — (commendation)

2015

Award:

  1. No award

Commendations:

  1. Kennet House, Claremont House, Egerton House and Ashton House, Kitsbury Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 3EA

    — (commendation)

  2. 4 and 4A, Park View Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 3EY

    — (commendation)

  3. Planters at various locations, Berkhamsted High Street, HP4

    — (commendation)

  4. 'Whitefields', Shootersway, Berkhamsted, HP4 3NJ

    — (commendation)

2014

Award:

  1. 'Mariners', Cross Oak Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 3NA

Commendations:

  1. Footbridge over the River Bulbourne, Springwood Estate, Northchurch, HP4

    — (highly commended)

  2. Children's Play Area, Butts Meadow, Berkhamsted, HP4

    — (highly commended)

2013

Award:

  1. No award

Commendations:

  1. Castle Wharf Boatyard development, Bridge Street, Berkhamsted, HP4

    — (commendation)

  2. 'Brasserie Blanc', 222 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1AG

    — (commendation)

2012

Award:

  1. No award

Commendations:

  1. The Nash Harris Building at Berkhamsted School, Kings Road

    — (highly commended)

  2. New Manor Croft, Manor Street

    — (highly commended)

2011

Award:

  1. No award

Commendations:

  1. Canal Fields recreation area

    — (highly commended)

  2. St. Albans House and Moss Edge House, Elm Grove, Berkhamsted, HP4 1AE

    — (highly commended)

  3. 'The Gables', Gravel Path, Berkhamsted, HP4 2PQ

    — (highly commended)

2010

Award:

  1. No award

Commendation:

  1. No award

2009

Award:

  1. 12 Torrington Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 3DB

Commendations:

  1. 'The Chilterns', Stoney Close, Northchurch, HP4 3AX

  2. 'The Great Barn', Castle Hill, Berkhamsted, HP4

    — (highly commended)

  3. Linden House, 224 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1BB

2008

Award:

  1. Chadwick Technology Centre (Berkhamsted School), Castle Street, Berkhamsted, HP4

Commendations:

  1. The Hospice of St. Francis, Spring Garden Lane, Berkhamsted, HP4 3GW

    — (special commendation)

  2. Sevens Court, behind 77 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4

    — (highly commended)

  3. 20 Montague Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 3DS (2no. new semi-detached houses)

    — (highly commended)

2007

Award:

  1. Castle Mill and adjoining new apartments, Lower Kings Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 2FN

Commendations:

  1. 'Headlands House', Headlands Drive, Berkhamsted, HP4 2PG

    — (very highly commended)

  2. The Skate Park, Canal Fields, Berkhamsted, HP4

    — (special commendation)

2006

Award:

  1. No award

Commendations:

  1. 91 - 101 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 2BT (The Rex/ The Gatsby)

  2. 3 - 4 Billet Lane, Berkhamsted, HP4 1DP

    — (highly commended)

2005

No Award

Commendations:

  1. The Rex Cinema, 91 - 101 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 2BT

  2. Berkhamsted Collegiate School Sports Complex, Kings Road, Berkhamsted, HP4

2004

Award:

  1. Clunbury Court, Manor Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 2FF

Commendations:

  1. 173 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 3HB (Figgs)

    — restoration of Grade II Listed Building

  2. Beulah Chapel, 30 Kings Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 3BD

    — Building restoration

  3. 91 -101 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 2BT (The Rex apartments)

2003

Award:

  1. (no award)

Commendations:

  1. Bartrum Cottages, Ravens Lane

    — affordable housing

  2. The Old School and The Studio, Chapel Street

  3. 'Applecroft', Seymour Road, Northchurch HP4 3RX

2002

Award:

  1. Monoliths with information boards, Grand Union Canal, Berkhamsted, HP4

Commendations:

  1. The Mansion and garden, Castle Village, HP4

  2. New footpath across Canal Fields

2001

Award:

  1. new residential development, Dean's Lawn, Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 3AZ

Commendations:

  1. Magoo's Wine Bar, 296 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1AH

    — refurbishment of Grade II listed building

  2. The Warehouse, Castle Wharf, Ravens Lane, Berkhamsted, HP4 2DZ

    — restoration of canal-side warehouse building

  3. Berkhamsted Collegiate School Sports Pavilion, Chesham Road

2000

Award:

  1. restoration of Berkhamsted Town Hall (Facade and Clock Room)

Commendations:

  1. Berkhamsted Collegiate Preparatory School, Kings Road, Berkhamsted, HP4

  2. Acorn Pharmacy, 256 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1AQ

1999

Award:

  1. (no award)

Commendations:

  1. Caffe Uno, Berkhamsted Town Hall Market House, 196 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4

  2. restoration of former 'Castle Inn', Castle Street, Berkhamsted, HP4

  3. restoration of the 'Old Mill', London Road, Berkhamsted, HP4

1998

Award:

  1. Berkhamsted Baptist Church, High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4

Commendations:

  1. two factories in Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted

  2. Children's playground at Canal Fields

1997

Award:

  1. The Swan Youth Centre, 137 - 139 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 3HH

    — Conversion of former public house to youth club with accommodation

No Commendations

1996

Award:

  1. Bridgewater Court, Lower Kings Road, Berkhamsted, HP4

Commendations:

  1. The Waterworks, Greenfield Road, Berkhamsted, HP4

  2. Building extension at Berkhamsted Youth Club

1995

Award:

  1. (no award)

Commendations:

  1. Vet's Surgery, St. John's Well Lane, Berkhamsted, HP4 1HA

  2. Alsford Wharf development, Castle Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 2BG

  3. Creation of restaurant (Pizza Express) at 348 - 350 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1HT (junction with Park Street)

1994

Award:

  1. Berkhamsted By-Pass (A 41)

Commendation:

  1. 'Mange Tout', 163 - 165 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 3HB

1993

Award:

  1. (no award)

Commendations:

  1. Agora Space at the Berkhamsted Youth Club

    — (very highly commended)

  2. Knox-Johnston Swimming Pool at Berkhamsted School, Kings Road campus

    — (highly commended)

  3. construction of new Eco House at 28 Castle Hill Avenue, Berkhamsted, HP4 1HJ

    — (highly commended)

1992

Award:

  1. (no award)

Commendation:

  1. (no award)

1991

Award:

  1. 14 Torrington Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 3DB

Commendation:

  1. refurbishment of Berkhamsted Town Hall

1990

Award:

  1. Berkhamsted Railway Station refurbishment

Commendations:

  1. Penny Farthing Hotel - behind 296 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1AH

  2. Offices at 103 - 109 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 2DG

1989

Award:

  1. Gossoms End Elderly Care Unit,

Commendations:

  1. Ravens Wharf Housing Development, Ravens Lane/ Holliday Street

    — (highly commended)

  2. restoration of St. Peter's Church

    — (highly commended)

1988

Award:

  1. British Film Institute - National Film Archive, Kingshill Way, HP4 3TP

No Commendations

1987

Award:

  1. (no award)

Commendation:

  1. Haresfoot School, Chesham Road

    — (highly commended)

1986

Award:

  1. Compass Point, Northchurch

Commendations:

  1. Painting of Lower Kings Road canal bridge

  2. Dickmans (Chemist), 224 High Street

    — Refurbishment of shopfront

1985

Award:

  1. Sunnyside Church Hall, Ivy House Lane

Commendations:

  1. 'Bridgewater Boats', Berkhamsted Wharf

    — for conversion of warehouse

  2. Three Close Lane offices

1984

Award:

  1. Thomas Court, Westfield Road

Commendations:

  1. Arcade at Berkhamsted Town Hall, 196 High Street

  2. Springwood Estate, Northchurch

1983

Award:

  1. Court House, Church Lane

No Commendations

1982

Awards:

  1. ‘Rosehill’, Montague Road

  2. Ashlyns Hall (special award)

No Commendations

1981

Award:

  1. Monks Cottage (Flambards / Café Rouge), 296 High Street

No Commendations