Hintlesham Hall, Suffolk, Spa Complex Extension Design, Access and Heritage Impact Statement

Date February 2021 r h partnership architects www.rhpartnership.co.uk

Contact: Helen Axworthy Email: [email protected] Tel: 01223 316309

Report Ref: P0963 Revision: 01 Date: 02/2021 Checked: KR Contents

1. Introduction 2. Statutory constraints 3. History of the site 4. Significance of the site 5. Proposed works of alteration and refurbishment 6. Access 7. Impact of proposals on heritage significance 8. Conclusions

References

Appendices Appendix A List descriptions Appendix B Historic England Consultation August 2020 Appendix C Pre-Application advice BDC 20.08.2020 Appendix D Specification Part 2 extract; Typical Details Part 3 Outline Schedule of Work

4 Existing Site Plan 1. Introduction 2. Statutory Constraints

This assessment and impact statement has been prepared principles and concepts which have been applied in Hintlesham Hall is Grade 1 listed and of the highest for Hintlesham Hall Hotel and Jardines by R H Partnership recognition of the significance of this heritage asset and to architectural and historic interest. The Service Ranges, Architects to accompany an application for Planning and show how significance is preserved. Stables, Former Coach House and Brewhouse, attached Listed Building Consent for the adaptation of a portion of to Hintlesham Hall, are listed Grade II*, copies of list the Stables accommodation and extension to the north and In the context of this application the impact assessment descriptions are attached at Appendix A. west to form a new courtyard to accommodate enhanced is a simple document which sets out the existing context Spa facilities. and design principles and illustrates where works will be The proposed facilities form a courtyard north and west of undertaken. the existing Stables and Coach house which are themselves The objective of the proposals is to enhance facilities to the service wing extending north west of Hintlesham Hall. attract year-round custom to the Hotel and secure the long- The assessment should be read in conjunction with RH The proposals are therefore at some remove from the Grade term viable use of the buildings and their setting through Partnership Architects drawings and schedules which I listed Hall and screened by the existing Stables, tree belt proposals which minimise harm. The proposals will provide accompany this application for Listed Building Consent. and shrubberies from the Hall itself. additional facilities to support the Hotel as a destination with facilities to complement the existing and support a The current proposals have been developed in consideration The proposal retains the existing buildings in their entirety. lengthened stay. of the existing context and fabric of the heritage asset such Minor alterations are proposed to modern partitions at that their impact on character, appearance and setting ground floor level, internally, to separate bedroom access The purpose of this statement is to describe the proposals is minimised. It is considered that these proposals are in from the lobby and access route through the stable block to and assess their impact on the heritage asset in accordance accordance with the local and national heritage planning the new facilities. with paragraph 189 of NPPF, February 2019. The assessment policy and best practice guidance and aim to improve the is to provide sufficient information for the planning officer resilience of the Hotel and its long term viability. The Hall stands in parkland set back 500m from the A1071 (or member of the public) to understand the design along a long driveway from the south and across open fields to the west. Mature trees stand in the parkland and screen the service wing from the principal views. The site is within a Special Landscape Area.

View of the site from the driveway, partially obscured by trees. View of the Hotel main entrance, Stable Block to the left behind the vegetation. View of the Hotel from the driveway.

5 View of the Coach House from the Gold Course access track. Site is on the lawn to the right.

View of the front Stable Block elevation. View through the Coach House arch. The existing Spa entrance is through the door on the right beyond the arch.

6 3. History of the Site

Brief historical summary; From the list description that to the service wing is formed of gault brick and the Hintlesham Hall dates from c.1576 altered in the 1680’s by Stables in red brick. The north elevation of the stables is Henry Timperley to provide grand apartments in the south rendered at first floor level and the timber frame is exposed wing and further re-modelled in 1720 and 1725-1740 by internally. Richard Powys’, father and son. The early 18C adaptation added a loggia to the main façade of the original ‘E’ shaped The core of the Stables is thought to be C16, extended in the plan allowing principal rooms at ground and first floor, C17 and early C18 and was converted and refurbished in the previously entered enfilade, to be separately accessed. The early 1980’s to form the Robert Carrier cookery school. central pedimented entrance portico remains as a slight projection and the ground floor loggia was enclosed and the Early OS mapping shows what are assumed to be cart sheds building re-fenestrated in 1819. The main elevations to the and similar utility buildings extending north west and to the entrance courtyard are plastered and painted with rusticated rear of the Stables. quoins to the wings and moulded cornice at the base of the parapet. The rear elevations are of red brick with some diaper patterning and massive brick chimney stacks, hipped plain tile roofs and dormers.

The service ranges comprise domestic accommodation extending north west from the Hall and include the former Brewhouse. The Coach House closes the north western end of the range returning as a five bay arched façade, the central bay is an open access way. One wing of the former Stables faces the service wing across the access and the principal elevation returns at 90 deg to the south and west with a clock face and cupola roughly centrally on this long façade. The service wing and principal elevations of the stables are of red brick on a splay capped plinth. Brickwork is laid in Flemish bond with flared header diaper work. Openings have rubbed brick shallow arch heads or are formed flat with voussoirs skew backed. Both the service wing and Stables have a raised plattband at first floor level,

View towards the Coach House arch. The existing Spa entrance is through the door to the left before the arch.

7 It is assumed that the cart shed and outbuildings were demolished soon after Robert Carrier bought Hintlesham Hall in 1972 and converted the Stables for his cookery school. David and Ruth Watson bought the Hall in 1984, established the Hotel and altered and extended the Orangery to form a private dwelling. In 1991 the Hotel and Orangery were purchased by David Allen who made improvements to the Hotel, converted the Orangery for use as a Health Club and established the golf club. In 2003 Hintlesham Hall Hotel was taken over by a consortium including Has Modi of Jardines the current owner. Jardines who have continued to make improvements, including measures to improve thermal performance and reduce the carbon footprint in operation of the Hotel and the enhancement of Hotel facilities.

Recent applications have been aimed at increasing guest accommodation, including some self-catering accommodation. Internal alterations to staff quarters to form a modest health spa and treatment rooms and consent for a large event space suitable for conference and wedding use on the site of a former tennis court.

OS 1883 OS 1904 OS 1926

Landmark Historical Map Mapping: Epoch 5 OS 1970 Published Date(s): 1970 Originally plotted at: 1:2,500

Landmark Historical Map Landmark Historical Map Landmark Historical Map County: SUFFOLK County: SUFFOLK County: SUFFOLK Published Date(s): 1883 Published Date(s): 1904 Published Date(s): 1926 Originally plotted at: 1:2,500 Originally plotted at: 1:2,500 Originally plotted at: 1:2,500 8 4. Significance

Hintlesham Hall is recognised as of exceptional significance as a country house, originally dating from C16, in continuous use with significant additions, extension and adaptation through the succeeding periods. The complex of buildings are of;

• Evidential value; through documentation, illustration and other records extant at the Suffolk Record Office and HERS. • Historical Value; through the built evidence of phased development and intervention, craftsmanship, materials and methods. • Aesthetic Value; derived from its landscape setting, the buildings as a composition within and of the landscape. • Communal Value; associated with the place and those who contributed to its development, their significance locally, nationally and internationally and their associations up to the present day

The drawing room chimneypiece Ornamented ceiling in the drawing room

Plan from Country Life, 1928 Image of Hintlesham Hall from Country Life, 1928

9 Existing Ground Floor Stable Block Plan Proposed Ground Floor Stable Block Plan

10 5.Proposed works of alteration and refurbishment

R H Partnership were commissioned in June 2020 to prepare The following is a statement from the parent company; The proposal is for the Gym to be at ground floor at the a scheme for expansion of the existing spa facilities attached north-east corner with glazing and views out and a glazed to Hintlesham Hall Hotel. The objective of the proposals is to The Hotel enjoys extremely pleasant surroundings and wall to a generous circulation and relaxation area along the enhance facilities to attract year-round custom to the Hotel forms a perfect base for those wishing to explore the Suffolk north-west side of the new courtyard. and secure the long-term viable use of the buildings and countryside. The quality of the accommodation and dining their setting through proposals which minimise harm. is recognised in the AA 4 Red Stars and 2 Rosettes. However, A Yoga studio and meeting rooms are arranged off a gallery after much analysis of market trends, the location and at first floor level. The site selected for the additional facilities is the lawn proximity to London and key requirements of potential and garden area north-west of the Stables, adjacent to the customers the advice is that the Hotel’s leisure facilities do The largest volume is at the south-west to enclose a 20 existing treatment rooms, which are retained, and between not meet the standard expected for a ‘destination’ hotel of metre pool and generous circulation on two sides internally the Stables and the driveway leading to the golf course. this calibre. The current spa offering with a small number of and opening glazing to an external deck and the courtyard. The site is north east of the paddock, used as an overflow treatment rooms, small lounge and an outside hot-tub, falls car park for events at the Hotel, separated by a post and way short of current family expectations and comparable, Plant rooms for the pool, steam rooms and sauna are rail fence and isolated mature trees. Beyond the site, to the competitor, hotel businesses. accessed externally along the north-west driveway elevation. north west of the driveway to the golf club, the boundary of ownership is marked by a pond encircled with mature trees. Through expansion of the spa facilities the owners have an The ownership boundary sweeps north and west to follow aspiration to enhance the Hotel ‘offer’ and by these means Existing spa treatment room the driveway to the golf club and the areas north east of the protect the business and their 48 members of staff. driveway are occupied by the kitchen garden encircled by beech hedging and beyond that the ornamental gardens of The design principles established at the outset were to the Hotel. reflect in materials and massing the form of the Stables and Coach House in the new building complex, maintaining The Hotel has been advised that the present spa facilities eaves and ridge lines below those of the existing ranges. are inadequate and require expansion and enhancement to Ground floor levels were established to match those of the match the facilities of a destination leisure hotel. The current existing with flush thresholds, wide doorways and spacious facilities are limited to treatment rooms and a jacuzzi in circulation to enable access for all. The new buildings are ground floor spaces within the Coach House and north wing to be energy efficient thermally and of low embodied of the Stables. carbon construction. The client has required the use of a ground source heat pump fed from boreholes, ground The brief called for expansion of the spa complex to provide; floor accommodation will have underfloor heating from this source, supplemented by heat from the biomass boiler in the • An entrance and reception area main range. • Treatment rooms • Jacuzzi The existing treatment rooms, created in 2016, are retained • Gymnasium with some minor re-arrangement of ancillary shower, • Sauna changing and storage areas and accessed off the new • Steam room reception area. Entrances to ground floor bedrooms in the • Pool Stables are re-organised by adapting modern partitions to • Relaxation areas separate guest accommodation from the lobby and access • Yoga/dance studio through the Stables. • Multi-purpose meeting/activity/treatment rooms Existing spa treatment entrance area

11 Development Sketches

12 Form and Massing; Materials; Low eaves and a rank of steep pitched gables, characteristic The materials proposed are red brick laid in Flemish bond of the rear elevations of Hintlesham Hall, are presented to with raised bands, diaper patterning with flared headers and the north-east elevation flanking the Coach House. The projecting details at roof verges and breaking up longer accommodation within includes changing facilities and Gym. elevations.

The north east entrance is expressed as a slot between the Steep pitch roofs are of plain tile with clay ridge cappings. existing building and new range with a glazed roof/canopy Dormers and louvres are of dark patinated zinc. The shallow between the Coach House and the first solid, gabled, form pitch to the courtyard side of the pool hall is formed with enclosing changing facilities. pantiles

The low eaves continue around the north west elevation. The pool hall structure is of glulam beams spanning the Here the first floor accommodation is expressed as a space and the envelope to the north-west and south-west projecting dormer with large north light windows providing return to the plant room is clad in unfinished, flush, timber daylight to the Yoga and Dance studios /multipurpose boarding of three widths. spaces. Sustainability; The pool hall is a wide span, barn-like, structure with a low The aspiration of the client is for the building to be a carbon eaves and steep pitch to the exterior, south-west, elevation neutral as possible, meeting, or exceeding, current Building and a shallower pitch to the courtyard to enable maximum Regulations and naturally ventilated wherever possible. penetration of sunlight to the courtyard. The glazed gable to the south is shaded by an eaves over hang and timber fins, The scheme proposes a couple of of renewable energy left to weather naturally, as solar shading. options which will help the Hotel as it strives towards a carbon neutral position. A ground source heat pump Ridge lines are maintained at or below those to the Stables will provide heating to the new building via bore holes. and Coach House throughout the new proposals. Photovoltaic panels to the south facing pitched roofs of the courtyard garden will also contribute to the generation of Glazing is recessed within masonry reveals and below electricity for the scheme. projecting eaves.

Precedent images of similar materials

13 6. Access

The Spa complex is laid out around an open courtyard with Hotel the new facilities forming an L shape to the west and south main of the Coach House and Stables. Guests approaching from entrance the car park or Hotel reception may enter via the door in the main south east elevation of the Stables, shared with the Stables accommodation, and a through route in the form of a glazed link or ‘cloister’ to the reception hub. Alternatively guests and staff may enter and exit via the carriage arch and glazed link entrance at the north east. Access is level throughout the Stables and new facilities with the exception of the first floor rooms. Entrance doors and circulation spaces are wide and welcoming.

Plant and servicing access

Maintenance Plant and servicing access access

Pathway from car park

Plan showing first floor spa facilities Plan showing access into the new spa facilities

14 7.. Impact of proposals on heritage significance

Hintlesham Hall is Grade I listed and the Stables and The main elevations of the Stables and Coach House, to the Service ranges are separately listed Grade II*. The proposals south, east and north are of red brick with a stone platt band described above have been developed with consideration and cills. The rear elevation is partially finished with render of the existing context, setting and character of the heritage and has little of the character of the main elevations. asset with the aim of reducing adverse impact to a minimum. A small amount of demolition is proposed to a small, The principal views and frontage of the listed buildings are ruinous, early 20th century outbuilding to the south west from the main driveway approach at the south and south corner of the Stable Block. west and the approach to the Hotel reception. Tree and shrub planting screen the present car park and the proposed Only minor alteration is proposed internally, only; site from these vantage points. • to existing openings in the rear façade of the north wing The 5 arched bays of the north west elevation of the Coach of the stables to link with the new reception area. House address the driveway from the golf club and the open • to modern partitions at ground floor level internally to central arch invite exploration. The Coach House and south re-arrange guest bedroom access away from the lobby wing of the Stables, at right angles to it, form an L shape. and route to the Spa reception to preserve privacy and The rear elevations are presently exposed to the north-west security. where once they were joined with subsidiary structures. Windows have been inserted and a stair enclosure attached The alterations proposed have minimal impact on building to serve bedroom accommodation at first floor level. fabric and no impact on heritage significance. The existing The outlook from the bedroom suites is to the south, the buildings remain identifiably intact and distinct from the new principal elevation to the reception courtyard, and towards structures. The ruinous outbuilding proposed for demolition with the Stable Block adjacent. Hintlesham Hall. The windows inserted to the rear elevation mainly light the corridor on the rear side of the Stable block.

Views of the Stable Block from the proposed site.

15 8. Conclusions

It is considered that these proposals are in accordance with The proposals were the subject of the Pre-Application the local and national heritage planning policy and best consultation ref; DC/20/03212 and a meeting was convened practice guidance. at Hintlesham Hall on 20 August 2020 with Babergh DC planning officer and Conservation Consultant to view the The hotel business at Hintlesham Hall is under frequent site. The officer’s response is attached at Appendix C. A review. The development of the wedding venue was due to meeting with the Historic England inspector was held on 3 commence in Spring 2020, however, due to the pandemic September via Teams and notes of that meeting are attached the further work is on hold in compliance with the forced at Appendix B together with a copy e-mail subsequently closure of all activities. With zero custom over the past received. months since lockdown and in recognition of the challenges ahead the owners, while still determined to make substantial Following the meeting with Historic England and planning investment, are reappraising the situation. Having gained officer’s report, the proposed scheme was revised to planning consent for 19 self-catering suites, for which the respond to the arising comments. foundations have been laid, an increase in the occupancy The footprint of the scheme was reduced somewhat and rate for the Hotel is awaited before proceeding. Occupancy the pool structure narrow to ensure the building remains was running at 51% in the months running up to the subservient to the existing Stable Block. lockdown and was a similar rate in the previous year. The The North elevation has pulled back in order to allow the national average occupancy levels for typical AA 4 Red star, 2 existing Coach House to be read more clearly, the West rosette hotels, albeit with a decent spa offering, was around elevation has also been brought in slightly, away from the 81%. It is recognised that, post Covid-19, it will be a long time existing access track and trees. before business returns to anything like the former ‘normal’. The materials have been given careful thought in order to The owners are committed to protecting their business and complement the existing buildings. Details showing design the staff currently employed and the proposed expansion intent have been drawn up, and have been appended to this View towards the site from the car park. The view is much obscured by the existing mature trees in the vicinity. of the Spa facilities is seen as essential to attracting guests report in order to help to indicate the desired quality and . year round in the future.

Pool Hall elevation showing the elevation which will be partially visible from the existing car park

16 Glossary References

Exceptional significance;assets or elements that are outstanding, or rare, examples of their Joint Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council Landscape kind. Guidance 2015

Considerable significance;elements which individually constitute excellent and rare examples Suffolk Record Office archives and documents 2017 of an important class of monument or artefact, or which have particular significance through association. Elements making a major contribution to the overall significance of the site. Country Life article 18 August, Vol 64, (1928), 232

Some significance; elements that are particularly good and representative examples of their Hintlesham Hall; The House and its Associations, N Scarfe kind and which make a contribution to significance. (1988), The Lavenham Press

Low or neutral significance; elements that are typical or representative examples of their kind and make a slight contribution to significance.

Intrusive; items which are visually intrusive, which obscure understanding of significant elements or values of the site or detract from significance. Recommendations may be made on removal or other treatment.

Conservation; all the processes of looking after a place so as to retain its significance. It includes maintenance, preservation, restoration, reconstruction and adaptation and will often be a combination of processes.

Maintenance; the continuous protective care of the fabric, contents and setting of a place.

Preservation; maintaining the fabric of a place in its existing state and retarding deterioration.

Restoration; returning existing fabric to a known earlier state by removing accretions or reassembling existing components, without introducing new material.

Reconstruction; returning a feature as nearly as possible to a known earlier state, with the introduction of additional materials, new or old, into the fabric.

Adaptation; modification to proposed appropriate uses.

Protection; the guarding of significant fabric or values against actual or potential damage, which might arise from planned activity or accidental events, or from the processes of decay.

17 Appendices

Appendix A List descriptions

Appendix B Historic England Consultation August 2020

Appendix C Pre-Application advice BDC 20.08.2020

Appendix D Specification Part 2 extract; Typical details

Part 3 Outline Schedule of Work

18 Appendix A

List Descriptions

19 HINTLESHAM HALL, Hintlesham - 1036917| Historic England Page 1 of 5 HINTLESHAMLegacy HALL, Hintlesham System - 1036917| Informatio Historic Englannd Page 2 of 5 HINTLESHAM HALL The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System: LBS List Entry Summary UID: 277354 This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest. Asset Groupings

This list entry does not comprise part of an Asset Grouping. Asset Groupings Name: HINTLESHAM HALL are not part of the official record but are added later for information.

List entry Number: 1036917 List entry Description Location

HINTLESHAM HALL, HADLEIGH ROAD Summary of Building

Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details. The building may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.

County: Suffolk Reasons for Designation

District: Babergh Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details.

District Type: District Authority History Parish: Hintlesham Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details. National Park: Not applicable to this List entry. Details Grade: I TM 04 SE HINTLESHAM HADLEIGH ROAD 3/26 Hintlesham Hall 22.2.55 - I Date first listed: 22-Feb-1955 Country house, now hotel. Core of c1576, altered 1680's by Henry Timperley, remodelled c1725-40 by Richard Powys. Brick, the main facade rendered, with Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry. stone dressings, hipped plain tile roofs. Originally E-plan, the centre arm https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1036917 06/06/2017 either removed or incorporated in the C18 facade. 2 storeys and attics.

20 Symmetrical south west facade in 5 bays, flanked by 4 bay wings with 2 bay south west elevations, arranged 2:1:1:1:1:1:2. Rusticated ground floor to main range, rusticated quoins to wings. Rendered parapets, moulded cornice, first floor rendered band. Central doorway flanked by superimposed orders; at ground floor of paired engaged unfluted Ionic columns, beneath entablature with modillion cornice, at first floor by Corinthian pilasters beneath pediment https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1036917 06/06/2017 HINTLESHAMLegacy HALL, Hintlesham System - 1036917| Informatio Historic Englannd Page 2 of 5

The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.

Legacy System: LBS

UID: 277354 HINTLESHAMcontained HALL, Hintlesham within the - 1036917| parapet. Historic Entrance Englan throughd pair of glazed doors with Page 3 of 5 margin lights below overlights with glazing bars forming semi-circle. Similar Asset Groupings French windows to left and right, with semi-circular heads, glazed with margin lights, and beneath arches with raised keystones, the fenestration all This list entry does not comprise part of an Asset Grouping. Asset Groupings of 1819, filling originally open arches. First floor: A central Palladian window are not part of the official record but are added later for information. with grotesque keystone mask, and beneath lunette within the pediment. To each side, full height sashes with heavy glazing bars, those in the outer bays, List entry Description pedimented, and the bays articulated by Corinthian pilasters between the windows, linked by a cornice to the central feature. Inner flanks of the wing identical but asymmetrical, 4 sashes with heavy glazing bars to each floor, Summary of Building and between the first and second bays, a blind doorway. Pedimented doorcase with Ionic pilasters, pulvinated frieze, modillion cornice, panelled Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details. reveals, 8-panel fielded door. Identical west elevations to the wings, each of 2 bays, with sashes with glazing bars to each floor. Rear: C16 brickwork with Reasons for Designation diaper patterning in right hand bay and stack. Irregular gabled bays alternate with massive stacks, offset above the eaves, and with grouped octagonal Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details. shafts. 2½ storeys 3:3:3, sashes with glazing bars including 4 ground floor French windows. 2:2:2 dormer sashes with glazing bars. South East Elevation: History C16, C18 and C19. Asymmetrical. 4 massive external stacks offset above eaves, the centre pair linked by flush brickwork. The first and third, largely C16, with Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details. grouped octagonal shafts, moulded bases, that to left with oversailing cap. Left stack also with moulded bands at first floor and eaves height. Scattered Details fenestration largely sashes with glazing bars, including early C19 stairwell light with semi-circular head and margin lights. 3 dormers, sashes with TM 04 SE HINTLESHAM HADLEIGH ROAD 3/26 Hintlesham Hall 22.2.55 - I glazing bars. North West Elevation: Asymmetrical, originally four stacks, but Country house, now hotel. Core of c1576, altered 1680's by Henry Timperley, one reduced. Some C16 brickwork including crowstepping to 3rd stack. remodelled c1725-40 by Richard Powys. Brick, the main facade rendered, with Scattered fenestration. 3 dormers, sashes with glazing bars. Ground floor stone dressings, hipped plain tile roofs. Originally E-plan, the centre arm obscured by C20 flat roofed extension. Interior: Saloon, formerly the hall of either removed or incorporated in the C18 facade. 2 storeys and attics. the C16 house. Rises through 2 storeys. Pine panelled, formerly grained, with Symmetrical south west facade in 5 bays, flanked by 4 bay wings with 2 bay dentil cornice. Chimneypiece, said to be stone, with eared surround, swagged south west elevations, arranged 2:1:1:1:1:1:2. Rusticated ground floor to main frieze, broken pedimented overmantel with garlanded pilasters. Mahogany range, rusticated quoins to wings. Rendered parapets, moulded cornice, first pedimented doorcase with engaged Corinthian columns, enclosing semi- floor rendered band. Central doorway flanked by superimposed orders; at circular headed doorway, the keystone bearing the Powys arms, pair of ground floor of paired engaged unfluted Ionic columns, beneath entablature doors, each of 4 panels. Former dining room (now bar), raised and fielded HINTLESHAM HALL, Hintlesham - 1036917| Historic England Page 3 of 5 containedwith modillion within cornice, the parapet. at first Entrance floor by Corinthian through pair pilasters of glazed beneath doors pediment with pine panelling, moulded dentil cornice, marble fire surround with shaped https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1036917 06/06/2017 margin lights below overlights with glazing bars forming semi-circle. Similar brackets. North stairs circa 1680, oak closed string dog-leg stair, with French windows to left and right, with semi-circular heads, glazed with garlands, and with urn finials capped by flowers. String carved with foliage margin lights, and beneath arches with raised keystones, the fenestration all panels. Turned balusters, the bulb set low, and carved with leaves. Moulded of 1819, filling originally open arches. First floor: A central Palladian window rail with carved cornice. Panelled dado. South stair. Mid C18, mahogany, open with grotesque keystone mask, and beneath lunette within the pediment. To well, open string, each tread continuing well under that above, and the ends each side, full height sashes with heavy glazing bars, those in the outer bays, HINTLESHAMRampedcarved. HALL, FlutedHintlesham and wreathed Corinthian - 1036917| rail. newels, RondelsHistoric twis Englan retedplaced balusters torcheres on bo a vase,ve each 2 per newel. tread. Page 4 of 5 pedimented, and the bays articulated by Corinthian pilasters between the https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1036917 06/06/2017 Panelled Justice room and offices (formerly museum) with marble fire windows, linked by a cornice to the central feature. Inner flanks of the wing surrounds. Similar library (now billiard room). First floor. Drawing room, identical but asymmetrical, 4 sashes with heavy glazing bars to each floor, (known as Carolean Room) 1680's with very fine plastered ceiling of richly cut and between the first and second bays, a blind doorway. Pedimented naturalistic decoration in panels, at the corners bearing the initials HT doorcase with Ionic pilasters, pulvinated frieze, modillion cornice, panelled (comparable with those at Felbrigg and Melton Constable, Norfolk, and both reveals, 8-panel fielded door. Identical west elevations to the wings, each of 2 dated 1687). Bolection moulded panelled walls and dado. Elaborately bays, with sashes with glazing bars to each floor. Rear: C16 brickwork with moulded cornice. Eared coloured marble fire surround with bay leaf diaper patterning in right hand bay and stack. Irregular gabled bays alternate pulvinated frieze, Greek key cornice. Overmantel beneath small pediment, the with massive stacks, offset above the eaves, and with grouped octagonal pilasters with husked garlands. Chamber, now principal bedroom, moulded shafts. 2½ storeys 3:3:3, sashes with glazing bars including 4 ground floor stone fire- place with keyed oval panel above, also stone and containing French windows. 2:2:2 dormer sashes with glazing bars. South East Elevation: picture of house, said to be C18, but does not correspond with that formerly C16, C18 and C19. Asymmetrical. 4 massive external stacks offset above eaves, in the saloon. Apsed entrance hall, formerly on open loggia, with gallery the centre pair linked by flush brickwork. The first and third, largely C16, with above, the latter with pair of semi- circular headed doorways at each end, and grouped octagonal shafts, moulded bases, that to left with oversailing cap. giving access to wings past saloon. Country Life vol LXIV. 18 August 1928, p Left stack also with moulded bands at first floor and eaves height. Scattered 232. fenestration largely sashes with glazing bars, including early C19 stairwell light with semi-circular head and margin lights. 3 dormers, sashes with Listing NGR: TM0831743823 21 glazing bars. North West Elevation: Asymmetrical, originally four stacks, but one reduced. Some C16 brickwork including crowstepping to 3rd stack. Scattered fenestration. 3 dormers, sashes with glazing bars. Ground floor Selected Sources obscured by C20 flat roofed extension. Interior: Saloon, formerly the hall of Books and journals the C16 house. Rises through 2 storeys. Pine panelled, formerly grained, with 'Country Life' in 18 August, , Vol. 64, (1928), 232 dentil cornice. Chimneypiece, said to be stone, with eared surround, swagged frieze, broken pedimented overmantel with garlanded pilasters. Mahogany National Grid Reference: TM 08317 43823 pedimented doorcase with engaged Corinthian columns, enclosing semi- circular headed doorway, the keystone bearing the Powys arms, pair of doors, each of 4 panels. Former dining room (now bar), raised and fielded Map pine panelling, moulded dentil cornice, marble fire surround with shaped brackets. North stairs circa 1680, oak closed string dog-leg stair, with garlands, and with urn finials capped by flowers. String carved with foliage panels. Turned balusters, the bulb set low, and carved with leaves. Moulded rail with carved cornice. Panelled dado. South stair. Mid C18, mahogany, open well, open string, each tread continuing well under that above, and the ends carved. Fluted Corinthian newels, twisted balusters on a vase, 2 per tread. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1036917 06/06/2017

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1036917 06/06/2017 HINTLESHAMRamped HALL, Hintlesham and wreathed - 1036917| rail. RondelsHistoric Englan replaced torcheres bove each newel. Page 4 of 5 Panelled Justice room and offices (formerly museum) with marble fire surrounds. Similar library (now billiard room). First floor. Drawing room, (known as Carolean Room) 1680's with very fine plastered ceiling of richly cut naturalistic decoration in panels, at the corners bearing the initials HT (comparable with those at Felbrigg and Melton Constable, Norfolk, and both dated 1687). Bolection moulded panelled walls and dado. Elaborately moulded cornice. Eared coloured marble fire surround with bay leaf pulvinated frieze, Greek key cornice. Overmantel beneath small pediment, the pilasters with husked garlands. Chamber, now principal bedroom, moulded stone fire- place with keyed oval panel above, also stone and containing picture of house, said to be C18, but does not correspond with that formerly in the saloon. Apsed entrance hall, formerly on open loggia, with gallery above, the latter with pair of semi- circular headed doorways at each end, and giving access to wings past saloon. Country Life vol LXIV. 18 August 1928, p 232.

Listing NGR: TM0831743823

Selected Sources

Books and journals 'Country Life' in 18 August, , Vol. 64, (1928), 232

National Grid Reference: TM 08317 43823

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List Entry Summary UID: 277355

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Name: SERVICE RANGES, STABLES, FORMER COACH HOUSE AND BREWHOUSE ATTACHED TO HINTLESHAM HALL List entry Description

List entry Number: 1036918 Summary of Building

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SERVICE RANGES, STABLES, FORMER COACH HOUSE AND BREWHOUSE ATTACHED TO HINTLESHAM HALL, HADLEIGH ROAD Reasons for Designation

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The building may lie within the boundary of more than one authority. History County: Suffolk Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details. District: Babergh Details District Type: District Authority TM 04 SE HINTLESHAM HADLEIGH ROAD 3/27 Service ranges, stables, former Parish: Hintlesham coach house and 22.2.55 brewhouse attached to Hintlesham Hall GV II* Service ranges, stables, former coach house and brewhouse. Stables C17 and National Park: Not applicable to this List entry. early C18, with C16 core, the rest C18, refurbished 1980's, when converted to Carrier cookery school. Service Range: attached to north of Hall by single bay. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1036918 06/06/2017 https://historiceGrade:ngland.org.uk/listing/th II* e-list/list-entry/1036918 06/06/2017

23 SERVICE RANGES,Red brick STABLES, in Flemish FORMER bond, CO withACH red HOUSE brick AND plinth BREWHOUSE in English bond, ATTAC andHED white TO HIN... Page 3 of 5 SERVICE RANGES,wall, now STABLES, an internal FORMER partition, COACH close HOUSE studded, AND BREWHOUSE but slate hung ATTAC on otherHED face.TO HIN... Page 4 of 5 brick first floor band, hipped plain tile roof. Symmetrical, the centre breaks Close studded rear wall continues beyond closed truss. The remaining roof of forward beneath pediment-like gable. 2 storeys, 2:3:2 sashes with glazing clasped purlins and collars, the final bay with later butt purlin roof. Further bars. Central 6- panel door with overlight. All ground floor openings beneath slate-clad partitions. Some. chamfered cross beams, but largely replaced flat arches. Ocuius with glazing bars in the pediment. 1710 Sun Insurance joists to ground floor ceilings. Opposing doorways in brickwork may reflect plaque attached to left, lower 2 storey service wing, also red brick, the lower earlier openings. Clock mechanism apparently intact. courses in English bond, with white brick band, hipped plain tile roof. 5 bays, 4 ground floor replaced sashes with glazing bars, the 2nd formerly a doorway, Listing NGR: TM0828243846 6 panelled door, all beneath flat arches, inserted door to far left. 5 first floor horizontal sliding sashes with glazing bars. Range linked to right hand return Selected Sources of stables by former Coach. house. Red brick hipped tile roof. North facade,, 5 bays. A central semi-circular archway with brick imposts leads from Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details stables/service wings. To each side, 2 semi-circular arched openings with brick imposts, formerly with carriage doors, beneath loft lights, now all glazed National Grid Reference: TM 08282 43846 with margin lights and glazed fanlights, the openings reduced at ground level by several courses of inserted brickwork. Former Brewhouse: attached to east Map of service range. Red brick, plain tile roof. Plain brick band. 2 storeys West facade. 3 bays, replaced central doorway and sashes with glazing bars; first floor latticed windows. Gable wall, partly rebuilt, has 1980's Venetian window with Gothic glazing bars. Stables: Red brick, in Flemish bond with flared brick headers, hipped plain tile roof. Brickwork in two builds, with a further single bay to far left and encasing C16 timber framed structure within right hand build. Rear, first floor rendered over timber framed section. 2 storeys, irregular bays. Moulded brick band, the earlier build of fine rubbed brickwork. Central bell turret with ogival leaded roof. Left hand build. 2 fixed 4-paned lights, to left over- lapping the added bay, to right beneath larger rubbed brick flat arch. Blocked segmental headed doorway to right. 2 first floor casements, one replaced beneath segmental arches of alternating red and black bricks. To right, 3 doorways, one with 6 panel door, two beneath gauged brick segmental arches, the third inserted 1980's. 2 altered timber casements beneath flat arches. 4 first floor openings, one a pair of boarded doors, the rest timber casements with some fixed lights, all beneath flat arches. Clock face between first and second windows, painted on slate. Right hand return, linking to rear of coach house. Two builds, to left, forming the end wall of stables, has no openings. To right, scattered fenestration to each side of doorway, mainly with glazing bars, and first floor horizontal sliding sash and fixed light. Interior: 4 bay timber frame building, replaced in brick on © Crown Copyright and database right 2017. All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey Licence number 100024900. © British Crown and SeaZone Solutions Limited 2017. All rights reserved. Licence number 102006.006. front wall. 3 square crown posts with longitudinal braces, some straight, Use of this data is subject to Terms and Conditions (https://historicengland.org.uk/terms/website-terms-conditions/). some cranked. Tie beams have cranked braces to rear wall, but removed from front. Right hand tie beam slightly cambered, left hand tie beam (probably reused) formerly with studs to lower face, but collar purlin continues to end https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1036918 06/06/2017 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1036918 06/06/2017

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GATEPIERS, GATES AND RAILINGS TO HINTLESHAM HALL

Overview

Heritage Category: Listed Building

Grade: II

List Entry Number: 1036916

Date first listed: 29-Jan-1988

Statutory Address: © Crown Copyright and database right 2020. All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey Licence number GATEPIERS, GATES AND RAILINGS TO HINTLESHAM HALL, HADLEIGH ROAD 100024900. © British Crown and SeaZone Solutions Limited 2020. All rights reserved. Licence number 102006.006. Use of this data is subject to Terms and Conditions (https://historicengland.org.uk/terms/website-terms-conditions/) .

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Location

Statutory Address: GATEPIERS, GATES AND RAILINGS TO HINTLESHAM HALL, HADLEIGH ROAD

The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority. County: Suffolk

District: Babergh (District Authority)

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Parish: Hintlesham

National Grid Reference: TM 08406 43506

Details

TM 04 SE HINTLESHAM HADLEIGH ROAD 3/25 Gatepiers, gates and railings to Hintlesham Hall GV II Gatepiers, gates and railings. Late C18/early C19. 4 rusticated rendered piers with moulded caps and ball finials; linked to each side by splayed low gault brick wall with stone coping and iron railings with spearheads. Similar pair of gates with dog bars, and single pedestrian gate to right.

Listing NGR: TM0840643506

Legacy

The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 277353

Legacy System: LBS

Legal

This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.

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27 Appendix B

Historic England Consultation August 2020

94 Chesterton Road Cambridge CB4 1ER Tel +44 (1223) 316309 www.rhpartnership.co.uk

94 hesterton oad ambridge CB4 1ER Tel 01223 316309 rhpartnershipcou

MEETING NOTES MEETING NOTES

Project: Hintlesham Hall Hotel: Spa Facilities Project code: P0963 Project: Hintlesham Hall Hotel: Spa Facilities Project code: Venue: Microsoft Teams Page: 1 of 2 Page: 2 of 2 Date: 03 Sept 2020 Time: 10:30

6. Plant access. The est eleation should address the trac and be designed to loo less lie a ‘goods inward’ elevation. Present: Katherine Robinson [rhp] 7. Historic mapping. Historic maps sho the area shielded b trees Tree screening ill be Lynette Fawkes [Historic England] important for the ne building as ill landscaping and this should be considered in more

detail

8. Pond outlook. cross the trac there seems to be a small pond ould this be restored and incorporated someho to achiee a pond outloo to some indos 1. LF had spoken to Jonathan Duck [Babergh DC] in advance of the meeting, 9. Lighting, signage, glazed doors etc. It ould be beneficial to hae strategies for these in 2. LF stated that HE was in support of the principal of the proposal in general. place prior to the formal application submission to get the maimum amount of feedbac 3. LF acknowledged that HE was in support of the architectural style being a different and possible on the scheme modern interpretation of the existing buildings surrounding. 1 The strateg should loo at ho lighting to the pool can be minimied so as not to dra 3.1 It was suggested that the detailing should be taken a step further. too much attention toards it

3.2 LF suggested that high quality materials such as burnt timber for the pool building should 10. Chimney to pool building. It ould be beneficial for these to be considered more ahead of be explored to really celebrate the proposal. the preapp submission in terms of detailing F as not against them but felt the ould benefit from a simple design and careful detailing 4. LF explained her reservations with the project, due to the size of the building footprint. 11. Elevations. F noted that onathan uc as more coninced b the eleations than she had 4.1 While there is precedent for a building in that area, the size of the proposal may be too been large.

4.2 The existing archway was designed to be seen.

- The possibility of drawing the building away from the access track should be explored in allow the archway to be better seen and not become subservient to the new spa facilities. - Would it be possible to move the treatment rooms into the N or S bedrooms in the East wing to help to

reduce the building’s footprint?

5. Pool structure. 5.1 The pool structure is nicely designed. Glassed east elevation not deemed to be an issue. KR added that it was envisaged that some climbing plants would also be planted to that elevation. 5.2 Pool structure appears quite wide. Look at the possibility of narrowing it a bit so that it jars less with the narrow stable block

From: Fawkes, Lynette To: Helen Axworthy Subject: RE: P0963 - Hintlesham Hall Hotel: Extension to Spa Complex Date: 22 September 2020 10:38:02

Hi Helen,

Given the comprehensive and agreed notes of the meeting – do you need anything formal from me restating these facts? Or is the record of the meeting enough?

I would of course be happy to look over any future resubmissions showing a revised scheme.

Please let me know?

Kind Regards

Lynette Fawkes IHBC Inspector of Historic Buildings and Areas (Herts and Suffolk) Tel: 01223 582751

Historic England | Brooklands, 24 Brooklands Avenue, Cambridge, CB2 8BU. www.historicengland.org.uk

We are the public body that helps people care for, enjoy and celebrate England's spectacular historic environment, from beaches and battlefields to parks and pie shops. Follow us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Sign up to our newsletter

From: Fawkes, Lynette From: Fawkes, Lynette Sent: 21 September 2020 15:19 To: Helen Axworthy To: 'Helen Axworthy' Subject: RE: P0963 - Hintlesham Hall Hotel: Extension to Spa Complex Date: 22 September 2020 10:38:02 Cc: Katherine Robinson; Harry Howton; Has Modi Subject: RE: P0963 - Hintlesham Hall Hotel: Extension to Spa Complex

Hi Helen, Dear Helen,

Given the comprehensive and agreed notes of the meeting – do you need anything formal from me restating these facts? Or is the record of the meeting Thank you for your email. The notes do represent an accurate account of the meeting. As promised I will have a formal response to you by 24th enough? September. I am sorry for the delay in getting this to you caused by my having annual leave.

I would of course be happy to look over any future resubmissions showing a revised scheme. Kind Regards

Please let me know? Lynette Fawkes IHBC Inspector of Historic Buildings and Areas (Herts and Suffolk) Kind Regards Tel: 01223 582751

Lynette Fawkes IHBC Historic England | Brooklands, 24 Brooklands Avenue, Cambridge, CB2 8BU. Inspector of Historic Buildings and Areas (Herts and Suffolk) www.historicengland.org.uk Tel: 01223 582751 Follow us on Twitter at@HE_EoE Historic England | Brooklands, 24 Brooklands Avenue, Cambridge, CB2 8BU. What’s new in the East of England? www.historicengland.org.uk

Follow us on Twitter at@HE_EoE From: Helen Axworthy [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 21 September 2020 14:39 What’s new in the East of England? To: Fawkes, Lynette Cc: Katherine Robinson; Harry Howton; Has Modi Subject: P0963 - Hintlesham Hall Hotel: Extension to Spa Complex

THIS IS AN EXTERNAL EMAIL: do not click any links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender and were expecting the content to be sent to you Dear Lynette We are the public body that helps people care for, enjoy and celebrate England's spectacular historic environment, from beaches and battlefields to parks and pie shops. Please find attached our note of your discussion, on the above pre-application consultation, with my colleague Katherine Robinson through ‘Teams’ on 3 Follow us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Sign up to our newsletter September. If you have any queries or comments on the record of discussion please let me know.

This e-mail (and any attachments) is confidential and may contain personal views which are not the views of Historic England unless specifically stated. If you have received it in error, please delete it from Thank you for your advice in this matter. your system and notify the sender immediately. Do not use, copy or disclose the information in any way nor act in reliance on it. Any information sent to Historic England may become publicly available. We respect your privacy and the use of your information. Please read our full privacy policy for more information. regards, Helen. Helen Axworthy From: Fawkes, Lynette BA (Hons) Dip Arch RIBA PG Dip (Conserv) AABC Sent: 21 September 2020 15:19 associate To: 'Helen Axworthy' Cc: Katherine Robinson; Harry Howton; Has Modi Subject: RE: P0963 - Hintlesham Hall Hotel: Extension to Spa Complex

Dear Helen,

Thank you for your email. The notes do represent an accurate account of the meeting. As promised I will have a formal response to you by 24th September. I am sorry for the delay in getting this to you caused by my having annual leave.

Kind Regards

Lynette Fawkes IHBC Inspector of Historic Buildings and Areas (Herts and Suffolk) Tel: 01223 582751

Historic England | Brooklands, 24 Brooklands Avenue, Cambridge, CB2 8BU. www.historicengland.org.uk

From: Helen Axworthy [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 21 September 2020 14:39 To: Fawkes, Lynette Cc: Katherine Robinson; Harry Howton; Has Modi Subject: P0963 - Hintlesham Hall Hotel: Extension to Spa Complex

30 THIS IS AN EXTERNAL EMAIL: do not click any links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender and were expecting the content to be sent to you Dear Lynette

Please find attached our note of your discussion, on the above pre-application consultation, with my colleague Katherine Robinson through ‘Teams’ on 3 September. If you have any queries or comments on the record of discussion please let me know.

Thank you for your advice in this matter.

regards, Helen. Helen Axworthy BA (Hons) Dip Arch RIBA PG Dip (Conserv) AABC associate Appendix C

Pre-Application advice BDC 20.08.2020

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Pre-application Enquiry

This advice is provided as part of the Council’s pre-application advice service.

The advice provided here represents a professional officer opinion based on the material submitted and is given in good faith. The Council as Local Planning Authority must consider every planning application on its own merits after having regard to all material planning considerations. The advice provided here is not in respect of a planning application, has not been subject to public consultation

or appropriate statutory consultations and is not is not necessarily accompanied by all the required supporting material and on that basis the advice is not binding on the Council as the Local Planning PRE-APPLICATION ENQUIRY DC/20/03212 Authority.

This Advice does not pre-determine the outcome of any subsequent planning application based on the submitted material and/or the Advice provided.

In providing this Advice the Council is seeking to proactively and constructively provide support to potential applicants seeking to deliver sustainable development as encouraged by the Government within the National Planning Policy Framework [NPPF] and National Planning Practice Guidance [NPPG]

The Council is permitted to charge for this advice under the provisions of the Local Government Act 2003. The intention is to recover the cost of providing the service and not to deter applicants and their agents from engaging in pre-application discussions.

The Proposal

The proposed development is for: meeting on site - Courtyard development west of the Stables and Coach House to provide additional spa facilities, gym, pool, sauna and steam room

The supporting material comprises:

Site Location Plan - Received 31/07/2020 Heritage Statement - Received 31/07/2020

The Proposed Development and Site

Hintlesham Hall Hotel, George Street, Hintlesham, Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3NS Hintlesham Hall is a Grade I Listed former manor house which is now a hotel and restaurant. Site Meeting Date: 20/08/2020 Hintlesham Golf course wraps itself around the parkland of the Hall to the east and is under separate ownership. Eight safari lodges have been granted permission in the old pleasure grounds

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of the Hall, also under separate ownership. Hintlesham has a long driveway from the A1071 and is set back from the road within a parkland setting.

The Hall benefits from a planning permission for the erection of a wedding venue/banqueting hall within its grounds but has been put on hold because of financial restrictions due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The owner of the Hall is looking for other income sources to make the hotel viable and to secure the existing jobs within the hotel. The hotel is isolated from facilities and therefore the aim to make it a destination hotel where guests will have some further facilities to make their stay more enjoyable. This scheme calls for expansion of the spa complex to provide;

• A staffed entrance and reception area • Treatment rooms • Jacuzzi • Gymnasium • Sauna • Steam room • Pool • Relaxation areas • Yoga/dance studio • Multi-purpose meeting rooms

Relevant Planning History

REF: DC/17/03545 Discharge of conditions application for DECISION: GTD B/16/00771/FULL/SMC - Conditions 4 27.10.2017 (landscaping scheme), 7 (levels) and 8 (details of staircase).

REF: DC/17/03679 Discharge of conditions application for DECISION: GTD B/16/00771/FULL/SMC - Conditions 10 23.08.2017 and 11 (archaeology)

REF: DC/18/03577 Planning Application. Erection of a single DECISION: GTD storey function room ancillary to hotel. 14.01.2019

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REF: B/14/01610 Application for Listed Building Consent - DECISION: GRA REF: B/0464/75/FUL Continued use of part of property for sale DECISION: GRA Internal alterations to enable health spa 12.05.2015 of antique furniture and pictures 02.10.1975 facility, as amended by agents email and drawing number 02 received 9 April REF: B/1054/84/FUL Works in connection with the conversion DECISION: GRA 2015. of former Coach House to private 23.04.1985 dwelling. REF: B/14/01187 Application for Listed Building Consent - DECISION: GRA Erection of extension to the orangery 14.11.2014 REF: B/0010/74/LBC Alterations to Stabling to form eight DECISION: GRA building. dwellings. 12.11.1974 REF: B/14/01186 Erection of extension to the orangery DECISION: GRA REF: B/0815/84/FUL Change of use from restaurant and DECISION: GRA building. 14.11.2014 private residence to restaurant, hotel and 25.01.1985 private residence. REF: BIE/14/00978 Conversion of spa back to bedrooms DECISION: PCO Tel call 30/06/14 AM REF: B/0026/84/ADV Two illuminated sign boards (V DECISION: GRA formation). 01.02.1985 REF: B/14/00741 Application for Listed Building Consent - DECISION: GRA Erection of chimney stack and insertion of 05.08.2014 REF: B/0077/84/LBC Internal Alterations. DECISION: GRA replacement door and frame to north- 26.02.1985 west elevation of kitchen/service wing, as amplified by agents email and extract fan REF: B/0047/80/LBC Conversion of disused stables to DECISION: GRA details received on 29 July 2014. premises for cookery school. 04.09.1980 REF: B/14/00740 Erection of chimney stack and insertion of DECISION: GRA REF: B/0288/74/FUL Change of Use and alterations to stables DECISION: GRA replacement door and frame to north- 05.08.2014 to form eight dwellings. 15.10.1974 west elevation of kitchen/service wing, as amplified by agents email and extract fan REF: B/0149/84/LBC Alterations in connection with conversion DECISION: GRA details received on 29 July 2014. to private dwelling. 21.02.1985 REF: B/14/00093 Erection of outbuilding to house biomass DECISION: WDN REF: B/0553/80/FUL Conversion of disused stables to DECISION: GRA boiler. 11.06.2014 premises for cookery school. 04.09.1980 REF: B/14/00094 Application for Listed Building Consent - DECISION: WDN REF: B/0047/78/FUL Connection of existing drainage system DECISION: GRA Erection of outbuilding to house biomass 11.06.2014 to main sewer. 20.03.1978 boiler.

REF: B/0997/80/FUL Renewal of planning permission DECISION: GRA REF: B/11/01057 Erection of extensions and internal and DECISION: GRA B/464/75 - Continued use of part of 04.12.1980 external alterations, (extension of time 25.10.2011 property for the sale of antique furniture limit to condition attached to and pictures. B/08/00911/FUL).

REF: B/16/00772 Application for Listed Building Consent - DECISION: GRA REF: B/11/01058 Application for Listed Building Consent - DECISION: GRA Erection of two-storey building to form 8 17.08.2016 Erection of extensions and internal and 25.10.2011 no. bedroom suites adjacent to orangery external alterations (extension of time building. limit to condition attached to B/08/00912/LBC). REF: B/16/00771 Erection of two-storey building to form 8 DECISION: GRA no. bedroom suites adjacent to orangery 10.08.2016 REF: B/08/00714 Application for Listed building Consent - DECISION: REF building. Erection of two-storey extension and 04.07.2008 internal alterations. REF: B/14/01609 Change of Use of 2 No. bedrooms to DECISION: GRA form health spa facility, as amended by 12.05.2015 REF: B/08/00912 Application for Listed Building Consent - DECISION: GRA agents email and drawing number 02 Erection of extensions and internal and 16.09.2008 received 9 April 2015. external alterations as amended by drawings 02F, 03C, 04D, 09A, 10 and 11

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received 08/08/08. EXTENSION AND CONVERSION OF THE ORANGERY TO SINGLE REF: B/08/00911 Erection of extensions and internal and DECISION: GRA DWELLING (REVISED DESIGN) external alterations, as amended by 16.09.2008 drawings 02F, 03C, 04D, 09A, 10 and 11 REF: B/86/00066 CHANGE OF USE OF SOUTH WING OF DECISION: GRA received 08/08/08. HALL FROM PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL TO HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

REF: B/07/01752 Erection of additional guest DECISION: REC accommodation and function building REF: B/86/70021 APPLICATION FOR ADVERTISEMENT DECISION: GRA CONSENT - TWO EXTERNALLY REF: B/07/01481 Erection of a two-storey extension to DECISION: REF ILLUMINATED INFORMATION PANELS Health Club, The Orangery. 02.11.2007 REF: B/86/80004 APPLICATION FOR LISTED BUILDING DECISION: GRA CONSENT - EXTENSION AND REF: B/84/80149 APPLICATION FOR LISTED BUILDING DECISION: GRA CONSENT - ALTERATIONS IN ALTERATIONS TO REDUNDANT CONNECTION WITH CONVERSION TO COOKERY SCHOOL TO PROVIDE 7 FURTHER HOTEL BEDROOMS AND PRIVATE DWELLING EXTENSION AND CONVERSION OF

THE ORANGERY TO SINGLE REF: B/84/70026 APPLICATION FOR ADVERTISEMENT DECISION: GRA DWELLING CONSENT - TWO ILLUMINATED SIGN

BOARDS (V FORMATION) REF: B/87/01058 ERECTION OF FIRE ESCAPE DECISION: GRA

STAIRCASE AND INTERNAL 29.09.1987 REF: B/85/80020 APPLICATION FOR LISTED BUILDING DECISION: GRA ALTERATIONS CONSENT FOR DEMOLITION OF PART OF EXISTING STRUCTURE AND REF: B/87/80177 APPLICATION FOR LISTED BUILDING DECISION: GRA CONSTRUCTION OF LINK EXTENSION CONSENT - ERECTION OF EXTERNAL 11.11.1987 FIRE ESCAPE STAIRCASE AND REF: B/85/70019 APPLICATION FOR ADVERTISEMENT DECISION: REF ALTERATION OF EXISTING WINDOW CONSENT - TWO EXTERNALLY 03.07.1985 TO FORM A DOOR (AS AMPLIFIED BY ILLUMINATED INFORMATION PANELS LETTER DATED 21/09/87) ('V' FORMATION)

REF: B/89/01599 ERECTION OF SINGLE-STOREY GOLF DECISION: GRA REF: B/85/00145 USE OF BUILDING AS AN ADDITION DECISION: GRA CLUBHOUSE, CONSTRUCTION OF TO EXISTING HOTEL AND THE 24.04.1985 ASSOCIATED CAR PARKING AREA CONSTRUCTION OF LINK AND LANDSCAPING OF THE SITE AS EXTENSIONS AMENDED BY PLAN RECEIVED BY LPA ON 04.12.89 REF: B/84/01054 ALTERATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH DECISION: GRA THE CONVERSION OF FORMER REF: B/90/00219 APPLICATION FOR LISTED BUILDING DECISION: WDN COACH HOUSE TO PRIVATE CONSENT - CHANGE OF USE AND 11.12.1990 DWELLING EXTENSION TO THE ORANGERY TO FORM GOLFCOURSE CLUB HOUSE REF: B/86/00982 EXTENSION AND ALTERATIONS TO DECISION: GRA REDUNDANT COOKERY SCHOOL TO REF: B/90/00205 CHANGE OF USE AND EXTENSION TO DECISION: WDN PROVIDE 7 FURTHER HOTEL THE ORANGERY TO FORM 10.11.1990 BEDROOMS AND EXTENSION AND GOLFCOURSE CLUB HOUSE AND CONVERSION OF THE ORANGERY TO FORMATION OF ASSOCIATED CAR SINGLE DWELLING (REVISED PARK DESIGN) REF: B/03/02165 Continued use of single dwelling (known DECISION: GRA REF: B/86/80183 APPLICATION FOR LISTED BUILDING DECISION: GRA as The Orangery) to health club. 03.02.2004 CONSENT - EXTENSION AND 28.11.1986 ALTERATIONS TO REDUNDANT REF: B/88/80206 APPLICATION FOR LISTED BUILDING DECISION: GRA COOKERY SCHOOL TO PROVIDE 7 CONSENT - ERECTION OF SINGLE- FURTHER HOTEL BEDROOMS AND 8 35 7

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STOREY EXTENSION TO PROVIDE NEW KITCHEN The Council’s Adopted Development Plan is:

REF: B/88/00634 CHANGE OF USE FROM SINGLE DECISION: WDN DWELLING TO HOTEL BEDROOM 06.03.1989 Babergh Local Plan 2006 SUITES Babergh Core Strategy 2014 National Planning Policy Framework 2019 REF: B/88/01177 ERECTION OF SINGLE-STOREY DECISION: GRA EXTENSION TO PROVIDE NEW KITCHEN Relevant Policies include:

REF: B/88/00030 CONVERSION OF FORMER COOKERY DECISION: GRA CN01 - Design Standards SCHOOL, ARCHWAY HOUSE AND CN06 - Listed Buildings - Alteration/Ext/COU STABLES TO 24 ADDITIONAL HOTEL CR04 - Special Landscape Areas BEDROOM SUITES INCLUDING TP15 - Parking Standards - New Development EXTENSION TO PROVIDE ACCESS EM20 - Expansion/Extension of Existing Employment Uses AND STAIRCASES (AS AMENDED OR CS01 - Applying the presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development in Babergh AMPLPIFIED BY AGENT'S LETTER OF CS03 - Strategy for Growth and Development 02/02/88 WITH DRAWING NO 1014.11, NPPF - National Planning Policy Framework AGENT'S LETTER OF 12/02/88 AND AGENT'S LETTER OF 18/03/88 WITH DRAWINGS NOS 1014.08B AND 09B) Constraints

B/88/80006 APPLICATION FOR LISTED BUILDING GRA REF: DECISION: • CONSENT - ALTERATIONS IN The application site is a former country estate with the main building being the Grade I Listed CONNECTION WITH CONVERSION OF Hall with Grade II* Listed associated buildings including the stable block. The Hall is set in a FORMER COOKERY SCHOOL, parkland setting. ARCHWAY HOUSE AND STABLES TO • There are no protected trees on the site. However, because of the parkland setting there are 24 ADDITIONAL HOTEL BED- ROOM mature trees which are considered to add value to the setting of the heritage assets. SUITES INCLUDING EXTENSIONS TO • The site is located wholly within Flood Zone 1 and has a low risk of flooding. PROVIDE ACCESS AND STAIRCASES • The site is within a Special landscape Area. (AS AMENDED BY AGENT'S LETTER • The mature trees and age of the buildings would suggest that there maybe bats on the site. OF 18/03/88 WITH DRAWINGS NOS 1014:08B AND 09B)

Consultation Responses Heritage Team Planning Policy This preapplication enquiry relates the proposed erection of a courtyard complex of single storey Emerging Local Plan – New Joint Local Plan buildings to act as a spa for Hintlesham Hall hotel. The issues of Heritage Team concern focus on The Council is currently in the process of drafting the new Joint Local Plan, however policies are not the impacts of the proposed work on the significance of both Hintlesham Hall, a Grade I listed currently sufficiently advanced as to be given weight at this time. However, as the plan emerges property from the C16th and C17th, remodelled in the C18th - and the Grade II* service block with and undergoes the stages of consultation the weight given to these policies will increase and may stables, coach house and brewhouse, which dates from the C17th and C18th. affect the considerations outlined within this advice. You are advised to review the progression of the Local Plan as it comes forward with regards to any impacts new policies may have on this The principle of extending as shown is acceptable. The listed service block would be retained proposal, details are available on the link below. entirely in situ, and whilst it would be masked to some extent, there is no demolition proposed. The https://www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/planning/planning-policy/new-joint-local-plan/ open courtyard around which the spa would be focused would ensure that from within it there is an appreciation of the south eastern range. Whilst large, the scale of the swimming pool building is not National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) inappropriate. Though its long flank wall will appear in views across the site from the west, the The NPPF was revised in 2019, and includes, at its heart, a presumption in favour of sustainable simplicity of its articulation, and the land levels, will ensure it remains subservient to - and of course development, however this does not affect the statutory status of the development plan (Local Plan) very different from - the main range of the Hall. It was suggested that the cladding could reflect that as the starting point for decision making. However, it is still a material consideration in decision on the wedding venue in the south eastern corner of the site, which was approved in 2019. This making and includes the following relevant requirements: would create a unified language across the function rooms on the site, which would help with understanding the meanings of the various satellite structures which serve the Hall. 9 10 36 Reference No: DC/20/03212 Reference No: DC/20/03212

In regard to the northern elevation, the arched entrance and openings to the coach house would remain fully in views from the driveway to the golf club, beyond. The continued appreciation of this elevation must be ensured, and whilst the proposed development almost meets it at the corner, it might benefit from withdrawing slightly to help in understanding the appearance and formality of the coach house entrance.

The only area of concern relates to the flat roof and lantern which meets the existing slate lean to. This needs to be considered to ensure a smooth transition between the two elements. In summary therefore, the principle of the development is acceptable, subject to various details, which include the cladding materials and the simplification of the junctions between the new building and the arched entrance, and the flat roofed link.

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Advice:

Principle of Development

The principle of developing an existing business is acceptable under policy EM20. However, because the site is Grade I and II* Listed the main concerns relate to impact on the heritage assets. These have been considered by the Heritage Team who attended the site visit and have given their advice above.

Sustainability

Sustainable development includes the provision of jobs, especially in rural areas where employment opportunities are not as readily available as they would be in more urban areas. It is hoped that the proposed development will protect the existing jobs within the hotel by attracting more guests in addition to providing more employment opportunities in the new spa area.

Design

Hintlesham Hall has a very strong symmetrical aesthetic to the front elevation of the Grade I Listed building which can be seen at distance from the A1071. It is a very attractive building within its parkland setting. The proposed development would come forward of this front elevation. However, the proposal would be to the side of the main building and attached to the Grade II* stables. There are mature trees between the main Hall and the stables which give heavy screening and separation to the two buildings. The proposed development would form a courtyard, using two of the existing sides of the stable complex. The new buildings have been kept low in height and would use sympathetic materials to blend with the existing.

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The Historic Environment

A proposal that includes the curtilage or setting of a Listed Building or works to a Listed Building Expected Supporting Material in the Event of a Planning Application must respond to this significant consideration. The duty imposed by the Listed Buildings Act 1990

imposes a presumption against the grant of planning permission which causes harm to a heritage Our Joint Local Validation Checklist sets out the details required for each application and this is asset. A finding of harm, even less than substantial harm, to the setting of a listed building must be available at https://www.babergh.gov.uk/planning/development-management/apply-for-planning- given “considerable importance and weight*”. (*Bath Society v Secretary of State for the permission/national-and-local-validation-requirements/ However on the basis of the information Environment [1991] 1 W.L.R. 1303). The Heritage Team are supportive of the scheme and it is provided I would particularly draw your attention to the need to provide...... considered that the proposal will help to protect the heritage assets by attracting more guests and thereby making the business more viable, in turn enabling regular maintenance to be carried out to • Application form (full planning and listed building consent) the building. The Heritage Team have raised concern about the flat roof and lantern. It is very • Fee important that these issues are addressed prior to a formal application being submitted. It is also • Site location plan suggested that pre-application is sought from Historic England separately as they will be a statutory • Block as existing and proposed consultee because this scheme involves works to a Grade I Listed building. • Elevations and floorplans as existing and as proposed • Heritage statement The Natural Environment • Design and access statement • Tree survey There are mature trees on the site that may be compromised during the construction of the • Ecology assessment proposed spa. A tree survey and also an ecology assessment will be required as part of a formal application submission. Tree protection measures will also be required. I would suggest losing as few trees as possible should be made a priority, and perhaps piling the building might be something This is not an exhaustive list of all documents and information which need to support your to be considered to safeguard the wellbeing of the trees on the site. application, as mentioned above please consult the Joint Local Validation Checklist.

• For Householder development (not suitable for joint Listed Building Application) you can Highways, Access and Parking submit electronically on our website https://www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/planning/development-

management/apply-for-planning-permission/ During the site visit we did discuss whether the spa would be open to the public on a membership basis. If this is to be the case, further car parking provision may be required. At the moment, • For all types of development you can submit electronically via the Planning Portal parking is quite informal and there is a large overflow car park. However, with the hotel and https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200232/planning_applications (please note that wedding venue (once constructed and in use) it is likely that any further visitors using the spa would applying via this site may incur a submission charge) be arriving by car and would need parking. This is something that should be considered as SCC Highways will be consulted on any application that comes forward. • For all types of development you can download the relevant application form from the Planning Portal and send to us by email or post https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200126/applications/61/paper_forms Conclusions/ Planning Balance

The principle of development is considered to be acceptable in both planning and heritage terms. The Heritage Team has raised some concerns that will need to be addressed. The development is Contributions considered to safeguard the ongoing maintenance of this most important building. Community Infrastructure Levy The development of the hotel is encouraged as it will protect jobs and also bring further employment Applications for development are subject to Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). to a rural area. In addition to this, a destination hotel would also support tourism of the local area, which is very important to the local economy. This is especially so, as Gainsborough’s House in All new build development over 100sqm (internal), including residential extensions and annexes and Sudbury is undergoing a major development to provide a new gallery and exhibition hall and links in all new dwellings regardless of size must pay CIL. nicely with Hintlesham Hall, as the pleasure grounds were the subject of some of his paintings. CIL is payable on Permitted Development as well as Planning Permission development

Following discussions at the site meeting about ways of attracting new guests, perhaps you could CIL is payable when the development is commenced, and you must notify of commencement using contact Gainsborough’s House to see if/when painting(s) of Hintlesham might be displayed, this the appropriate forms might attract guests to come and stay but also make a visit to the museum so that both venues benefit from this. Failure to submit a Form 6 Commencement Notice and give a minimum of 1 day’s notice of commencement will result in the loss of exemptions, relief and/or the right to pay CIL by instalments.

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As part of any application you will need to submit the appropriate CIL form. Further information is Building Control available on our website: https://www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/planning/community-infrastructure-levy-and-section-106/community- Pre-application advice is also available from our Building Control Team. Find information online: infrastructure-levy-cil/ https://www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/building-control/ or contact the Building Control Manager, Paul Hughes, on 01449 724502. We can offer specialist support, local knowledge and a quality service with expert independent and impartial advice. The CIL forms are also available online: https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200126/applications/70/community_infrastructure_levy/5 Charges include access to the surveyor appointed for any query that may arise before or during construction as well as a tailored inspection regime including inspections which only need to be The phasing of community infrastructure levy (CIL) payments may be very important to your cash booked by 10am on the day the inspection is required. flow and viability of a development, especially for major developments and any development with We can also provide carbon emission / fabric energy efficiency calculations at pre-application stage Self Build Housing aspirations. If it is intended at any time that your development will be phased, to support planning applications and the necessary Part L calculations and Energy Performance then you will need to ensure such phasing is expressly detailed in the planning application prior to Certificates for Building Regulations compliance and our partners at LABC Warranty can offer a very determination. You should ensure phasing is clear within the description of development, any competitive warranty for all new dwellings which we would be happy to provide further details for / conditions imposed and any planning obligations. You will need to also ensure the planning case liaise with on your behalf. officer is fully aware of the intention to phase the development and include a phasing plan that shows the relevant phases of the development as well as a clear linear sequence of such phases that would align with the phasing of CIL payments you would find acceptable. NOTES

Please note that any advice provided by the Council’s Officers is informal opinion only and is made

without prejudice to any formal determination which may be given in the event of an application being submitted. In particular, it will not constitute a formal response or decision of the Council with regard to any future planning applications, which will be subject to wider consultation and publicity. Although the Case Officer may indicate the likely outcome of a subsequent planning application, no guarantees can or will be give about the decision.

This advice is based on the information provided, background details and constraints at the current time. These circumstances can change, and this may affect the advice you have received. You may wish to seek confirmation that the circumstances have not changed if you are considering submitting an application and any substantial amount of time has passed since the date of this advice.

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Appendix D

Specification Part 2 extract; Typical details Part 3 Outline Schedule of Work

40 These details indicate design intent only. They are not to be used for construction. These details are indicative of the principles to be applied in the detailing of the building and in achieving the proposed energy standards.

41 These details indicate design intent only. They are not to be used for construction. These details are indicative of the principles to be applied in the detailing of the building and in achieving the proposed energy standards.

42 These details indicate design intent only. They are not to be used for construction. These details are indicative of the principles to be applied in the detailing of the building and in achieving the proposed energy standards.

43 These details indicate design intent only. They are not to be used for construction. These details are indicative of the principles to be applied in the detailing of the building and in achieving the proposed energy standards.

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