PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT
Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance
La Fontaine, La Rue des Potirons, St Mary
Purpose of the Report
To seek to confirm the intention to add La Fontaine, La Rue des Potirons, St Mary as an Archaeological Site (AS) on the Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey.
Background and discussion
The Minister previously considered a report on the matter prepared by Jersey Heritage dated 01 December 2008 and determined that La Fontaine, La Rue des Potirons, St Mary was of sufficient interest to warrant its addition to the Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey as an Archaeological Site (AS). A Notice of the Minister’s intent was served on the owners of the property on 23 February 2009 in order to provide an opportunity for representations to be made.
The owner of the site has advised the department that he has no objections to the proposed designation.
Legal and resource implications
The inclusion of buildings and places in the Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey is consistent with the purposes of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002.
Recommendation
The Jersey Heritage recommendation is to add La Fontaine, La Rue des Potirons, St Mary to the Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey as an Archaeological Site (AS).
Reason(s) for Recommendation
The particular interest of La Fontaine, La Rue des Potirons, St Mary, as identified and described in the report and relative to the published criteria for selection, justifies its inclusion on Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey as an Archaeological Site (AS), and;
It accords with the States Strategic Plan commitment of protecting and sympathetically managing the Island’s built heritage assets.
Action Required
1. Notify the owners
2. Update the Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey
3. Notify Development Control
Written by: | Kevin Pilley Assistant Director (Policy and Projects) |
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Approved by: | Peter Thorne Director (Planning and Building Services) |