PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT
Notice of Intention to List as a Site of Special Interest
Seafield House, La Route de St Aubin, St Lawrence
Purpose of the Report
The purpose of this report is for the Minister to consider a proposal to include Seafield House (with a boundary revised from that of the current pSSI) on a list of Sites of Special Interest under the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002 and to authorise the serving of a Notice of Intention to this effect.
Background
This report follows a review of the status of Seafield as a pSSI and the boundary associated with that designation. The site has been protected as a pSSI for a considerable time though the house is recognised as being a stunning example of its period with an interior of great quality. It is thus considered appropriate for it to be fully protected as a SSI.
Discussion
The review considered the extent of the current protection including the minor structures included within the boundary. It was concluded that the area should be reduced to include only those parts which relate directly to the house and its architectural and historic importance, with buildings and structures of lesser quality excluded.
The revisions were considered by the MRLAG on 12th March 2007, who agreed the changes without comment.
Conclusions
The revised boundary more readily relates to the importance of the house, and the elevation in status to a SSI reflects its architectural and historical importance, including that of the interior of this very special house.
Recommendation
On the basis of the above, the Minister for Planning and Environment is recommended to;
1. Approve the proposal to include Seafield House, La Route de St Aubin, St Lawrence (with revised boundary) on the List of Sites of Special Interest by reason of its architectural and historical interest as defined in the attached schedule, under the provisions of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002, and;
2. Approve the serving of the Intention to List Notice in accord with the requirements of the Law.
Reason(s) for Decision
The proposal accords with the States Strategic Plan commitment of protecting and sympathetically managing our built heritage assets.
Action Required
1. The Intention to List Notice to be served in accord with the requirements of the Law
2. No sooner than 28 days after the date of the service of the Intention to List Notice, a further report will be brought back to the Minister relative to any representations received.
Written by: | Janet Dore |
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Approved by: | Kevin Pilley |
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Attachments: Schedule, plan, Intention to List Notice
File ref LA0227
Date 29/03/2007