\n Marlborough College in Wiltshire has a rich history dating back to 1843, and has been a ‘home away from home’\u00a0for\u00a0some of the UK’s most famous celebrities.\n<\/p>\n
\n Former pupils include\u00a0Princess Kate, her siblings Pippa and James Middleton, comedian Jack Whitehall, author Dick King-Smith, Princess Eugenie and Samantha Cameron (David Cameron’s wife) to name a few.\n<\/p>\n
\n Now, plans have been submitted to partially demolish and transform a listed building on the site which dates back to the 1800s.\n<\/p>\n
\n The plans, which were first submitted to Wiltshire Council on June 13, 2025, propose a refurbishment, remodel and extension of the college’s Master’s Lodge, to provide facilities for day pupils.\n<\/p>\n
\n The Grade-II listed building acted as a residence for senior college staff until recently, but it now sits unused.\n<\/p>\n
\n The lodge has a rich history dating back to the 1800s (Image: Google Maps)
The school has housed several famous faces\u00a0(Image: Newsquest) “The building has been recognised for its architectural and historical significance,” the planning application reads.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Designed by architect Edward Blore, it was constructed between 1845 and 1850. There is an extension to the East of the main house dating back to 1860-1865.\n<\/p>\n
\n “This project aims to convert the building into a day house accommodating up to 140 pupils, with an even split between genders.”\n<\/p>\n
\n If plans are approved, the newly renovated lodge will include collaborative working spaces, a social space for each year group, a central social space and kitchen, offices for the House Master and Dame, four changing areas with showers, toilets, tutor rooms and store rooms.\n<\/p>\n
\n The change will involve partial demolition of the listed building.\n<\/p>\n
\n The Master’s Lodge sits on Pewsey Road in Marlborough (Image: Wiltshire Council) The application is currently under consultation until July 11, 2025, and a final decision must then be made by August 8 at the latest.\n<\/p>\n
\n It’s unclear exactly when the work would begin if plans were approved.\n<\/p>\n
\n Marlborough College currently costs just under \u00a350,000 a year to attend, and along with Eton College, is one of the most expensive schools in the UK.\n<\/p>\n