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A decision made (11/08/2008) regarding: Fauvic Farm, La Rue de Fauvic, Grouville - Intent to amend Listing.

Decision Ref:	MD-PE-2008-0181
Subject:	Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey – Fauvic Farm, La Rue de Fauvic, Grouville – intent to amend registration
Decision Summary Title:	DS - Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey – Fauvic Farm, La Rue de Fauvic, Grouville – intent to amend registration
DS Author:	Janet Dore – Principal Historic Buildings Advisor
DS Date:	31 July 2008	DS Status:	Public
Written Report Title:	WR – Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey – Fauvic Farm, La Rue de Fauvic, Grouville
WR Author:	Roger Hills – Jersey Heritage
WR Date	12 June 2008	WR Status:	Public
Oral Rapporteur:	Roger Hills – Jersey Heritage
Decision(s):	The Minister for Planning and Environment determined that; A Notice be served indicating his intent to amend the registration from pSSI to BLI
Reason(s) for Decision:	The comprehensive loss of the interior of the house precludes Fauvic Farm from being listed as a SSI. The registration of Fauvic Farm as a BLI is in line with the published policy guidance as follows – The principal farm buildings retain their external historic form and detail, and so make a significant and positive contribution to the character and appearance of Jersey. In addition an important aspect of the interest and character of Fauvic Farm is the layout of the site with its ranges of outbuildings and twin through-ways; the principal farm buildings are significant for their architectural design, decoration, craftsmanship, composition and use of materials; the farmstead illustrates aspects of Jersey’s social, economic and cultural history; the farmhouse andd outbuildings make a positive scenic contribution to La Rue de Fauvic. The attendant outbuildings are also of group value.
Legal and Resource Implications:	None
Action required:	Serve Notice of Intent to amend the registration.
Signature:
Position:	Minister for Planning and Environment
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different to Date Signed):