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A decision made (28.09.07) to remove 3 Harbour View, Rue du Pont, Grouville from the Historical Building Register.

Subject:	3 Harbour View, La Rue du Pont, Grouville, Jersey
Decision ref:	MD-PE-2007-0236	Exempt clause(s):		None
Type of report:	Written and oral	Report file ref:		GR0142
Person giving report (if oral): Principal Historic Buildings Advisor
Written report – author: Principal Historic Buildings Advisor
Written Report Title: Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historic Importance in Jersey: Review of 3 Harbour View, La Rue du Pont, Grouville
Decision(s): The Minister for Planning and Environment determined that 3 Harbour View should be removed from the register
Reason(s) for decision: The historic building was demolished c2000/2001 and the building now standing in that location is a new structure dating from that time and does not warrant registration.
Action required: · Notify owner and agent · Notify Dc · Amend the Register
Signature: Minister			Date of Decision:

3 Harbour View, Rue du Pont, Grouville - removal from Historical Building Register

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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historic Importance in Jersey: Review of 3 Harbour View, La Rue du Pont, Grouville

Purpose of the Report

This report seeks to regularise the status of this building by removing its BLI registration.

Background

A recent planning proposal has brought to light an unfortunate situation whereby this property, whilst shown as a BLI, was in fact demolished and rebuilt in approximately 2000 / 2001 on the advice of / with the consent of the then Assistant Director – Design and Development. This was as part of a renovation / extension project which was permitted and commenced, but apparently suffered some collapse during the works. Correspondence ensued during which both the then Historic Buildings Officer and Assistant Director considered the matter and effectively agreed to the demolition.

The building has remained on the Register even though it is a new structure with no historic elements remaining. In order to deal with the current proposals, and to remove this anomaly from the Register, the matter is brought forward at this late stage.

Discussion

The protection of historic buildings is dealt with initially by the JHT making recommendation to the Minister. Where they are registered, this becomes a material consideration within the planning process. It may be that in 2000 / 2001, the status of such buildings was not dealt with so rigorously, and clearly having sanctioned demolition, officers failed to reflect their decision in relation to the register.

As further proposals have now come forward it is necessary to correct this situation as a ‘new’ building cannot meet the criteria for inclusion as a BLI, even if it appears as a reasonable replica.

Conclusions

It is regretted that this report is necessary but in order to regularise the matter, and to ensure that the buildings which are protected in Jersey warrant that protection, the Register needs to properly reflect the historic interest. It is to be hoped that situations such as this do not occur in future.

Recommendation

That 3 Harbour View, La Rue du Pont, Grouville be removed from the Register.

Reason(s) for Decision

The historic building was demolished c2000/2001 and the building now standing in that location is a new structure dating from that time which does not warrant registration.

Action Required

1. Notify owner and agent

2. Notify DC

3. Amend the Register

Written by:	Janet Dore – Principal Historic Buildings Advisor

Approved by:	Kevin Pilley – Assistant Director

Attachments: Relevant correspondence

File ref GR0142

Date 03/09/2007