China Cottage - 44 Spa Road

What a shame this has been messed about with. It was called China Cottage because it had pieces of broken china embedded in the rendering all over the facade to give it the appearance of a patchwork quilt. I agree that, as it is, it does not warrant inclusion on the list.

Even tho this has been amended as you describe, it is a building of interest and warrants protection as such.

This building should be listed as LHA. Only a few years ago the walls were covered in china pieces. It is in a most prominent location and has great character. The thatch and chimney stacks are important. It has been on the market for quite a large sum of money and should be protected from any further alterations by anyone.

Draft Revised Local List - Hockley, Ch.11

Hockley Public Hall - Bullwood Road SS5 4RA
I disagree this hall is of no historical importance. Of late 19C, it was erected on land given for that use by Mrs Tawke - a noted local figure. It was central to local activities, being for most of 20C the only hall where all public meetings were held. It should remain on the Local List.

Brooks Cottage, Greensward Lane SS5 4SX
This was an agricultural cottage attached to Pulpits Farm, itself on the statutory list. It seems anomalous to leave it off the Local List.

Costard Woodwords, 112 Main Road SS5 4RL
Of 18C origin, lending character to Main Road, it is regrettable to leave it off the Local List.

Thatched Cottage, 44 Spa Road SS5 4PH
Of 18C origin, its plain exterior and thatched roof remain. Change - only replacement windows, and once added china pieces, now removed - hence its name; 'China Cottage'. It lends character to central Hockley and should stay on Local List.

Hockley Cottage, 20 Southend Road SS5 4QQ
Of 18C origin, though several attachments have been added, all in character and materials with the original, the main building with red tiled roof, chimney stacks at each end is unaltered itself, apart from replacement windows. It adds to local character and should stay on Local List.

Boundary Stone - Agree
Bullwood Hall Hostel - Agree
Hockley Public Hall - Agree
The Old Forge - Agree
Brooks Cottage - Disagree. Should be included.
Homefield Farm - Agree
36 High Road - Agree
Trough & Fountain - Agree
Hockley House - Agree
New Hall House - Agree
Linden Lea - Agree
Beckney Wood House - Disagree. Should be included.
Barn, Beckney Farm - Agree
Hockley & Hawkwell Methodist Church - Agree
112 Main Road - Disagree. Should be included.
Formerly Hockley School - Agree
Hockley Cottage - Disagree. Although it has been altered it should still be included.
The Old Fire Station - Agree
The Spa Pub - Agree
Fingerpost - Agree
China Cottage - Disagree. Should be included.
Hockley Railway Station & Platform - Disagree. Should be included.
Footbridge at Hockley Station - Agree