Protection of historic windows and doors

​Why protecting historic windows and doors​

Historic windows and doors are imp​ortant because they:

• are an integral part of the fabric of old buildings
  
• add to their special character in both the town and the countryside

A change to the style or appearance of windows and doors can disrupt the overall appearance and harmony of a building. The impact of change can be dramatic and of detriment to:

• the individual historic building
• the character of a street or lane

This can cumulatively undermine the character, identity and distinctiveness of the Island.

Planning guidance

The purpose of the supplementary planning guidance is to:

• provide further information about the importance of historic windows and doors
• elaborate and clarify how the provisions of Island Plan policy will be applied to proposals for change affecting historic windows and doors through the planning application process
• provide further advice about the information that should be provided to as part of a planning application for change affecting historic windows and doors

Protection of historic windows and doo​rs guidance​

Status of the guidance

The current guidance will be treated as a material consideration in the determination of planning applications.

It supersedes the previous guidance on protection of historic windows and doors published in April 2018.

A history of timber windows and external doors in Jersey, published by the former Planning and Environment Committee, remains valid. It is a useful reference source which complements the content of the current guidance.

A history of timber windows and external doors in Jersey