Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Historical and Archaeological Importance: Appeal against registration

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A decision made (01/12/2006) regarding Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Historical and Archaeological Importance: Appeal against registration – 61 St Saviour’s Road, St Helier.

Subject:	Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Historical and Archaeological Importance: Appeal against registration – 61 St Saviour’s Road, St Helier
Decision Reference:	MD-PE-2006-0105	Exempt clause(s):		Report not exempt, but attachment exempt under 3.2.1 (b)
Type of Report (oral or written):	Written/oral	Person Giving Report (if oral):		Historic Buildings Officer/ Curator of Historic Buildings
Telephone or e-mail meeting	n/a	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 - assessment of appeal against the registration of 61 St Saviour’s Road, St Helier	Written report – Author:		Curator of Historic Buildings
Decision(s): 61 St Saviour’s Road, St Helier shall be removed from the Historic Buildings Register.
Reason(s) for decision: 61 St Saviour’s Road does not satisfy the published criteria for registration. The removal of 61 St Saviour’s Road from the Register is in accordance with Interim Policy guidance 5.6 & 5.7 that state “Age is clearly a significant consideration, particularly in relation to historic interest” ; “After the middle of the 19th century, because of the greatly increased numbers of buildings constructed, and the much larger proportion which has survived, greater selectivity will be necessary…architectural quality, or the extent to which particular buildings or types define or make a major contribution to local character and identity, or represent the tangible legacy of formative trends, trades or events, become more significant”.
Action required:  Issue decision letter to the appellant  Notify Development Control – Urban Section  Amend Historic Buildings Register
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)			Date of Decision: 1 December 2006