Listed building repairs at The Colonnade, The Promenade, Bexhill

“This submission has been reviewed and is supported by the Council’s Conservation and Design Officer. This Listed Building application sets out the architectural and historic significance of The Colonnade and the need for sensitive yet urgent works, particularly the impacts caused by water ingress. The proposed works would deliver essential repairs, waterproofing, and refurbishment, utilising appropriate materials and methods, in line with conservation best practice.”

“The proposed works would preserve this heritage asset and are considered to be necessary to ensure The Colonnade’s continued role in supporting local heritage, economy, and the community. As such it is considered that there would be no harm to the setting or important features of the listed building arising from the proposal.”

“Overall, the proposed remedial and refurbishment works are essential to remedy the widespread defects which have compromised The Colonnade's structural integrity. These works would halt the continuing deterioration of The Colonnade, enhancing its resilience against coastal weathering, and restore the building’s architectural and historic integrity, thus ensuring its viable use and continued longevity as a designated heritage asset.”

“Concern was aired that the primary issue of water ingress would not be resolved, even after the works had been completed. Members were advised that the installation of a waterproofing system / cavity drain…”

“Councillor Ganly moved the motion to GRANT (Listed Building Consent) subject to conditions and this was seconded by Councillor Gray.”

“The motion was declared CARRIED (8 for / unanimous).”

“The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and details: a. Site Location plan, dated on website 17-06-25 b. Proposed Block Plan, Drawing No. 401 dated June 2025 c. Proposed Terrace Level Floor Plans, Drawing No. 101 rev A dated May 2025 d. Proposed Promenade Level Floor Plans, Drawing No. 101 rev A dated May 2025 e. North & South Elevations Proposed, Drawing No. 105 rev A dated June 2025 f.”

“Before manufacture and installation of any windows and doors (to be replaced) details of all new joinery, including windows, doors and partitions, at a scale of 1:20 elevations with full size sections through cills, frames and opening lights, including glazing bars and mullions and showing the relationship to the existing structure, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and only those approved details shall be employed within the…”