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Register for Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey: Grand Hotel, Esplanade

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A decision made (17.12.2008) to determine intention to retain part of Grand Hotel, Esplanade on Register for Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey.

Decision Ref:

MD–PE–2008-0275

Subject:

Register for Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey: Grand Hotel, Esplanade, St Helier.

Decision Summary Title:

DS - Register as Building of Local Interest: Grand Hotel, Esplanade, St Helier.

DS Author:

Kevin Pilley, Assistant Director

DS Date:

4th December 2008

DS Status:

Public

Written Report Title:

WR – Register as Building of Local Interest: Grand Hotel, Esplanade, St Helier.

WR Author:

Roger Hills, Head of Historic Buildings, Jersey Heritage

WR Date

10th November 2008

WR Status:

Public

Oral Rapporteur:

Roger Hills, Head of Historic Buildings, Jersey Heritage

Decision(s):

The Assistant Minister for Planning and Environment determined that it was her intention to;

  1. retain, as Building of Local Interest, that part of the hotel comprising the early 1950’s Art Deco-inspired building (in Pierson Road) for its particular local interest;
  2. not to Register the 1890s hotel (Esplanade), or the 1950’s infill

Reason(s) for Decision:

The intention to Register as Building of Local Interest Grand Hotel, Esplanade, St Helier is in accordance with the existing criteria for assessment and designation of historic buildings as follows:

Retaining the early 1950’s Art Deco-inspired building on the Register as a BLI is in accordance with the existing criteria for assessment and designation of historic buildings as follows:

  The building retains its external historic form and detail, and makes as significant and positive contribution to the architectural and historical character and appearance of Jersey;

  The building is significant for its architectural design;

  The building illustrates aspects of Jersey’s social, economic and cultural history;

  The building is of an unusual building type.

The registration of the 1890 Hotel is not justified against the existing criteria for assessment and designation of historic buildings as it does not retain its external historic forma and detail.

The registration of the late 1950’s infill building in Peirson Road is not justified against the existing criteria for assessment and designation of historic buildings as it is not of architectural or historical interest.

Legal and Resource Implications:

The inclusion of buildings and places in the Register for Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey is consistent with the purposes of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002.

Action required:

Serve Notice of Intent

Signature:

 

 

Position:

Assistant Minister for Planning and Environment

Date Signed:

 

Date of Decision (If different to Date Signed):

 

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