Historic Buildings Register: Review of St. Matthew's Church, St. Peter.

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A decision made (07/07/2006) regarding Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Historical and Archaeological Importance as a Building of Local Interest: review of St. Matthew's Church, La Rue de la Ville au Bas, St. Peter.

Subject:	Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Historical and Archaeological Importance as a Building of Local Interest: review of St Matthew’s Church, Rue de la Ville au Bas, St Peter
Decision Reference:	MD-PE-2006-0070	Exempt clause(s):
Type of Report (oral or written):	Written/oral	Person Giving Report (if oral):		Historic Buildings Officer
Telephone or e-mail meeting		Report File ref:		3/04/02/01/Ministerial Reports
Written Report Title:	Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey - review of St Matthew’s Church, Rue de la Ville au Bas, St Peter	Written report – Author:		Curator of Historic Buildings
Decision(s): The existing pSSI registration for St Matthew’s Church should be amended to include the presbytery and former school building.
Reason(s) for decision: St Matthew’s Church (including the presbytery and former school building) satisfies the published criteria for registration as a pSSI. The registration of St Matthew’s Church is in accordance with Interim Policy HB1 which states ‘Historic buildings which contribute positively to the distinctive character or appearance of Jersey’s built-up areas or countryside, particularly where they are of ‘group value’, will be identified and included in the Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey.’ The grade of pSSI is in accordance with Interim Policy HB2 which states ‘Designation of buildings of architectural or historical importance as Sites of Special Interest will normally be limited to those whose authentic fabric, plan form, interior features or historical associations of the interior contribute to their special archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural, historical, or traditional interest.’
Action required:  Amend the Historic Buildings Register to include the presbytery and former school building  Issue notification letter to the owner  Notify Development Control - Rural Section of the decision
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)			Date of Decision: 7 July 2006