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A decision made (26.10.07) to remove Les Mares, Rue des Mares, St. Martin from the Historical Building Register.

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2007-0263
Decision Summary Title :	DS - Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historic Importance in Jersey: Review of Les Mares, La Rue des Mares, St Martin		Date of Decision Summary:	16 October 2007
Decision Summary Author:	Kevin Pilley Assistant Director		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report:	Written and oral		Person Giving Oral Report:	Roger Hills, Curator of Historic Buildings
Written Report Title :	WR - Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historic Importance in Jersey: Review of Les Mares, La Rue des Mares, St Martin		Date of Written Report:	10 October 2007
Written Report Author:	Roger Hills, Curator of Historic Buildings		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Register for Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance: Review of Les Mares, La Rue des Mares, St Martin
Decision(s): The Minister for Planning and Environment determined that Les Mares, La Rue des Mares, St Martin be removed from the Register for Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance as a Building of Local Interest
Reason(s) for Decision: The extent of change has significantly compromised the character and interest of this property such that it does not sufficiently retain its historic character and form to satisfy the criteria for registration as a Building of Local Interest
Resource Implications: None
Action required: 1. Notify the owner 2. Notify Development Control; Update the Register.
Signature:		Position: Minister for Planning and Environment
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

Les Mares, Rue des Mares, St. Martin - removal from Historical Building Register

Register for Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey; Review of Les Mares, La Rue des Mares, St. Martin

This report has been prepared by the Jersey Heritage Trust as part of its responsibility under a Service Level Agreement to provide reports and recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Environment on the registration of historic buildings and sites.

The Planning and Environment Department requested that the Jersey Heritage Trust assess the architectural, historical and other interests of Les Mares ahead of discussions with the Ministerial Registration and Listing Advisory Group.

Author of report: Roger Hills BA(Hons) MA DipBldgCons (RICS) IHBC Curator of Historic Buildings

Date of report: 10 October 2007

File ref: MN0114

Relevant interests of the site (also see assessment form)

Les Mares was first registered in 1992 and is currently on the Historic Buildings Register as a BLI.

Les Mares appears to date to the early 19th century. The house is 5-bay, 2-storey, constructed of granite with dressed quoins and openings, with a marriage stone 18PN YYIN21. There are extensive and varied 20th century extensions to the side and rear of the original house and the roof has been reconfigured to meet these extensions - including the removal of the east chimney stack. No original joinery survives on the exterior.

To the rear of the house is a granite wellhead which is registered separately as a BLI (MN0223)

Advice received (MRLAG or others)

MRLAG discussed the building at its meeting on 8 October. Members agreed that the extent of modern extensions and alterations including the reconfiguration of the roof and the loss of original external joinery have significantly compromised the character and interest of the building and this should be reflected in the level of protection. However, the majority of members were concerned that protection should still be afforded to the early 19th century façade of the house which retains its well dressed granite-work and marriage stone.

JHT recommendation

Les Mares should be removed from the Register.

Justification relating to criteria

Given the extent of additions and alterations to Les Mares, the survival of the masonry façade of the house does not satisfy the current criteria for registration as a BLI that requires that a registered building retains its historic form and detail.

Attachments

Appeal letter

Assessment form and photographs, 2007

Plan