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St Martin's School, La Rue de la Croix, St Martin: Notice of Intention to add to the Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey as a Building of Local Interest

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A decision made on 14 September 2009 to determine intention to add St Martin's School, La Rue de la Croix, St Martin, to the Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey as a Building of Local Interest

Decision Ref:

MD–PE–2009-0153

Subject:

Register for Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey: St Martin’s School, La Rue de la Croix au Maitre, St Martin.

Decision Summary Title:

DS - Register as Building of Local Interest: St Martin’s School, La Rue de la Croix au Maitre, St Martin.

DS Author:

Tracey Ingle, Principal Historic Environment Advisor

DS Date:

6th August 2009

DS Status:

Public

Written Report Title:

WR – Register as Building of Local Interest: St Martin’s School, La Rue de la Croix au Maitre, St Martin.

WR Author:

Roger Hills, Head of Historic Buildings, Jersey Heritage

WR Date

22nd June 2009

WR Status:

Public

Oral Rapporteur:

Roger Hills, Head of Historic Buildings, Jersey Heritage

Decision(s):

The Minister for Planning and Environment determined his intention to Register as Building of Local Interest St Martin’s School, La Rue de la Croix au Maitre, St Martin for its particular local interest.

Reason(s) for Decision:

The intention to Register as Building of Local Interest St Martin’s School, La Rue de la Croix au Maitre, St Martin is in accordance with the existing criteria for assessment and designation of historic buildings as follows: 

Architectural interest: The buildings are of interest as a purpose-built Victorian primary school. The design of the buildings and the layout of the site are illustrative both of late Victorian school architecture and attitudes towards education. The 1899/1900 school substantially retains its original external form and most of its original architectural detailing. 

There are a number of late 20th century extensions and annexes to the rear of the school - including a 1970s hall in matching style to the original - and various other additions. These illustrate how the school has expanded and evolved over the past 100 years but are not considered to be of architectural or historical interest.   

Scenic interest / group value: The range of Victorian school buildings makes a positive contribution to the scenic value of La Rue de la Croix au Maitre. The school is of historical group value with the 8 other primary schools that were constructed between 1897 and 1901 as a direct result of the 1894 Law, namely: St Brelade (La Moye), St Saviour, St Helier (First Tower), St Lawrence, St Mary, St John, St Clement and St Peter (Besco Laundry building). 

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 to Register

Signature:

 

SMT Approved?

Y / N

Position:

Minister for Planning and Environment

Date Signed:

 

Date of Decision (If different to Date Signed):

 

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