Grade II listed · Southend-on-Sea

Clerk of Works House, Horseshoe Barracks

Clerk of Works House, Horseshoe Barracks is a Grade II listed building in Southend-on-Sea, first listed on 8 July 1998. It is one of 98 Grade II entries among 109 listed buildings in Southend-on-Sea; 82% of Southend-on-Sea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameClerk of Works House, Horseshoe Barracks
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1375591
Date first listed8 July 1998
Local planning authoritySouthend-on-Sea
Location51.52757, 0.79081 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1375591

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Southend-on-Sea will require for your works on Clerk of Works House, Horseshoe Barracks, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Clerk of Works House, Horseshoe Barracks

NameGradeDistance
F and G the Terrace, Horseshoe BarracksII47 m
Blocks A-D, Horseshoe BarracksII58 m
C, D and E the Terrace, Horseshoe BarracksII89 m
P and Q Barracks, Horseshoe BarracksII114 m
Gateway, Offices and Guard House, with Walled Exercise Yard, Horseshoe BarracksII119 m
A and B the Terrace, Horseshoe BarracksII137 m
N and O Barracks, Horseshoe BarracksII149 m
Commandant'S House, Horseshoe BarracksII157 m
A and B Barracks, Horseshoe BarracksII164 m
Garrison Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Horseshoe BarracksII179 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Clerk of Works House, Horseshoe Barracks listed?
Yes. Clerk of Works House, Horseshoe Barracks is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1375591, first listed on 8 July 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Clerk of Works House, Horseshoe Barracks?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Southend-on-Sea, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.