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A decision made (03/07/2007) regarding: Vale View, La Profonde Rue, Trinity - Building of Local Interest.

Subject:	Vale View, La Profonde Rue, Trinity
Decision ref:	MD-PE-2007-0072	Exempt clause(s):		None
Type of report:	Written and oral	Report file ref:		TR0189
Person giving report (if oral): Principal Historic Buildings Advisor
Written report – author: Curator of Historic Buildings
Written Report Title: Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey: Assessment of Vale View, La Profonde Rue, Trinity
Decision(s): The Minister for Planning and Environment determined that; · Vale View, La Profonde Rue, Trinity shall be added to the Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jeresy as a Building of Local Interest; · An internal inspection of the property should be undertaken to effect a comprehensive review of its value and to ensure the commensurate and appropriate level of protection
Reason(s) for decision: Vale View, La Profonde Rue, Trinity satisfies the published criteria for inclusion in the Register as a Building of Local Interest pending a further review of the interior of the building.
Action required: · Amend the Historic Building Register · Request internal inspection of the property by the Curator of Historic Buildings, JHT · Notify owner · Notify development control
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)			Date of Decision: 3 July 2007

Vale View, La Profonde Rue, Trinity - Building of Local Interest.

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

Assessment of Vale View, La Profonde Rue, Trinity

Purpose of the Report

The purpose of this report is for the Minister to consider adding Vale View to the Historic Buildings Register, having regard to the States strategic objective ‘to protect the best of the Island’s architectural heritage’ and a key objective of the Island Plan 2002 to protect and promote Jersey’s built, cultural and archaeological heritage.

Background

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 buildings and sites. It incorporates the views of the Ministerial Registration and Listing Advisory Group (MRLAG) - a group established to provide independent, expert advice on matters relating to the protection of buildings and sites of cultural interest.

Vale View is currently unregistered.

The Planning and Environment Department requested that the Jersey Heritage Trust undertake an assessment of the building ahead of discussions by the Ministerial Registration and Listing Advisory Group at its meeting on 10 April 2007.

Discussion

Vale View is a 3-bay house built in the second half of the nineteenth century. The house retains its historic character and fabric, including 16-pane sash windows, and makes a positive contribution to the scenic value of the area - occupying a prominent roadside position.

Taking these factors into consideration, MRLAG endorsed the recommendation that Vale View satisfies the criteria for registration as a Building of Local Interest.

Recommendation

Vale View should be added to the Historic Buildings Register as a Building of Local Interest.

Reason(s) for Decision

Vale View satisfies the published criteria for registration.

The registration of Vale View is in accordance with Interim Policy HB1 which states ‘Historic buildings which contribute positively to the distinctive character or appearance of Jersey’s built-up areas or countryside, particularly where they are of ‘group value’, will be identified and included in the Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey.’

Action Required

 Amend the Historic Buildings Register to include Vale View

 Issue a notification letter to the owner

 Notify Development Control - Rural Section of the decision

Enclosed

Location plan

Assessment form and photographs, March 2007

Written by:	Roger Hills Curator of Historic Buildings, Jersey Heritage Trust

Approved by:	Fiona Smith Historic Buildings Officer

Endorsed by:	Kevin Pilley Assistant Director

Attachments: Location plan

Survey form

Photographs

File ref TR0189

Date 30/04/2007