Chelwood, Pound Lane, Laughton, East Sussex
3 - Pre-determination assessment/evaluation led to the designation (listing or scheduling) of heritage assets
Pre-determination results led to the designation of heritage asset(s) on the development site.
Non-designated heritage assets with archaeological and historic interest, Listed Building
Single story extension to provide ground floor bedroom, utilities and kitchen/dining space with associated landscaping to private outdoor amenity. Double timber-frame garage to replace existing single garage.
No pre-existing record on the HER.
A response to a pre-application enquiry revealed a building on the application site that was also identified on a manorial map of 1730.
The building was due to be demolished as part of the development. Pre- determination building assessment and evaluation undertaken in conjunction with the Conservation Officer led to identification of the building as being potentially of listable quality. The LPA issued a Building Preservation Order which allowed Historic England assess its significance and subsequently to List it (Grade II).
The List describes the buildings as follows: ‘a house which probably dates of from c. AD1600 or earlier; a good example of a small vernacular building which retains a significant proportion of its three-bay timber frame’.
A non-designated historic building was Listed. The proposal to demolish was withdrawn and the (now) Listed Building has been restored and will be sold as part of the development.
- National Heritage List entry reference: 1436424.
- Chris Butler Archaeological Services 2018, An Archaeological Evaluation and Excavation at Chelwood, Pound Lane, Laughton, BN8 6BE. Unpublished report, no.0970.
