Grade II listed · Brighton and Hove

Former Stables to Ovingdean Grange

Former Stables to Ovingdean Grange is a Grade II listed building in Brighton and Hove, first listed on 20 August 1971. It is one of 1,128 Grade II entries among 1,224 listed buildings in Brighton and Hove; 21% of Brighton and Hove’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Stables to Ovingdean Grange
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1380553
Date first listed	20 August 1971
Local planning authority	Brighton and Hove
Location	50.81654, -0.07578 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1380553

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Former Stables to Ovingdean Grange

Name	Grade	Distance
Ovingdean Grange	II	30 m
Numbers 11, 12 and 13 and the Granary	II	74 m
Tythe Barn	II	91 m
Coach House to Ovingdean Rectory	II	102 m
Rectory Lodge	II	103 m
Rectory Cottage	II	115 m
Ovingdean Hall School	II	117 m
Ovingdean Rectory	II*	120 m
Church of St Wulfran	I	143 m
Kemp Family Tomb in Churchyard of Church of St Wulfran	II	146 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Stables to Ovingdean Grange listed?

Yes. Former Stables to Ovingdean Grange is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1380553, first listed on 20 August 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Stables to Ovingdean Grange?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Brighton and Hove, 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.