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A decision made (11.08.08) to remove Sunnydale, Prince's Tower Road, St. Saviour from the Historical Building Register.

Decision Ref:	MD-PE-2008-0182
Subject:	Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey – Sunnydale, Prince’s Tower Road, St Saviour – intent to remove from Register
Decision Summary Title:	DS - Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey – Sunnydale, Prince’s Tower Road, St Saviour – intent to remove from Register
DS Author:	Janet Dore – Principal Historic Buildings Advisor
DS Date:	30 July 2008	DS Status:	Public
Written Report Title:	WR – Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey – Sunnydale, Prince’s Tower Road, St Saviour
WR Author:	Roger Hills – Jersey Heritage
WR Date	7 May 2008	WR Status:	Public
Oral Rapporteur:	Roger Hills – Jersey Heritage
Decision(s):	The Minister for Planning and Environment determined that; A notice be served indicating his intent to remove Sunnydale, Prince’s Tower Road, St Saviour from the Register.
Reason(s) for Decision:	The removal of Sunnydale from the Register is appropriate as it no longer retains its historic form and detail, and no longer makes a significant and positive contribution to the architectural and historical character and appearance of Jersey.
Legal and Resource Implications:	None
Action required:	Serve notice of intent to remove.
Signature:
Position:	Minister for Planning and Environment
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different to Date Signed):

Sunnydale, Prince's Tower Road, St. Saviour - intention to remove from Historical Building Register

Sunnydale, Prince's Tower Road, St. Saviour.

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

The assessment and recommendation are made in accordance with the principles of selection for registration as set out in the interim policies for the conservation of historic buildings (1998). The report includes the views and advice offered by the Ministerial Registration and Listing Advisory Group.

The Planning and Environment Department requested on 10 April 2008 that Jersey Heritage assess the architectural, historical and other interests of Sunnydale.

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

Date of report: 7 May 2008

File ref: SA0229

Current status

Registered as a BLI in 1992.

Relevant interests of the site

Historic interest

Sunnydale was originally a mid-19th century farm group called Le Maison de Bas. It was sub-divided and converted to residential units in the 20th century.

Architectural interest

Mid-19th century farm group (now residential). Linear plan with former farm house and adjoining outbuildings. The linear arrangement of the farm group is retained but modern alterations detract from its character.

The main house is 5-bay, 2-storey, rendered with a modern pantile roof and pair of brick chimneystacks (apparently rebuilt early 20th century). There is a modern porch building to the front and Upvc windows throughout. The adjoining outbuildings are of painted or rendered rubble granite. There are significant new openings and a mass of large modern dormers.

Scenic interest / group value

The setting of the farm buildings is compromised by the close proximity of the nearby housing.

Advice offered by MRLAG (and others if stated)

MRLAG considered the interest of the site at its meeting on 6 May 2008. Members discussed that although the linear layout of the historic farm is still readable, the modern alterations and additions to the buildings – including a mass of large dormers, extensions to the rear, a modern 20th century porch block to the front, and the compromised setting of the buildings - have eroded the historic character of the site. Members unanimously agreed with the JH recommendation to remove Sunnydale from the Register.

Jersey Heritage recommendation

Sunnydale should be removed from the Register.

Justification relating to criteria

The removal of Sunnydale from the Register is appropriate as it no longer retains its historic form and detail, and no longer makes a significant and positive contribution to the architectural and historical character and appearance of Jersey.

Attachments

Assessment form and photographs, April 2008

Location plan