Stable block and cottage annexe at Conservators House, Horningsea

“The proposal 3.1 The application seeks demolition and reconstruction of the existing stable block as a workshop and storage building and reconstruction of the demolished cottage as an annexe to accommodate visitors to Conservators House as well as carers.”

“Site description and context 2.1 The site is located outside of any designated village framework boundary and is within the countryside. The site is also within designated Green Belt land.”

“Conservators House is a designated Grade II listed building. There are outbuildings within its curtilage and due to their historic and ancillary relationship to Conservators House, are designated curtilage listed buildings. The stables building associated with this application is located within the north western corner of the site. A designated Public Bridleway runs alongside this boundary, in between the site and the River Cam.”

“Pending Consideration (Submitted in parallel with this application) 21/04162/HFUL Demolition of existing single storey part glazed extension and detached WC and store. Erection of detached garage and single storey extension to house along with new connecting doorway and entrances paths Approved…”

“Submission of details required by Condition 3 (Surface and Foul Water Drainage) of planning permission 21/04162/HFUL Approved 21/04163/LBC Demolition of existing single storey part glazed extension and detached WC and store. Erection of detached garage and single storey extension to house along with new connecting doorway and entrances paths Approved Table 3 Relevant site history…”

“Conservators’ House is a Grade II listed building dating back to 1842. Its designation as listed building in 1984 was linked to the provision of a dwelling for the Conservators of the River Cam. Following the completion of Conservators House, the stables building was built within its curtilage, in order to keep horses for purposes of haling vessels along the river. The existing stables building is a designated curtilage listed building due to its…”

“Overall, the proposed redevelopment would reinstate the historic form of development along this north western boundary of the site, which would have historically comprised a stables building and a two storey cottage, ancillary to Conservators House. As such, the proposal is considered to respect the setting of Conservators House due to its appropriate scale and materiality.”

“Consultations Publicity Neighbour letters – No Site Notice – Yes due to the building proposed to be demolished and reconstructed being curtilage listed, in association with Conservators House which is a Grade II listed building. Press Notice – Yes, the application involves the demolition of a curtilage listed building, in association with Conservators House which is a Grade II listed building.”

“Third party representations 7.1 No third party representations have been received.”

“Member Representations 8.1 No comments from any councillors have been received. 9. Local Groups / Petition 9.1 No comments have been received from any Local Groups.”

“In response to a member’s question, the Principal Planner confirmed that an informative could be added to the listed building consent around materials being repurposed / reused as part of the demolition process.”

“Planning Committee Wednesday, 11 February 2026 The Delivery Manager summarised the recommendation set out on p153 of the agenda that listed building consent be granted subject to: • The planning conditions set out in the officer’s report; and • The addition of an informative that materials be repurposed / reused, with the specific wording of the informative delegated to officers in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair or Planning Committee.”

“By unanimous vote of 9, the Committee approved listed building consent be granted as per the officer recommendation subject to: • The planning conditions set out in the officer’s report; and • The addition of an informative that materials be repurposed / reused, with the specific wording of the informative delegated to officers in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair or Planning Committee.”