Register for Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey
17 & 19 Devonshire Place, St Helier.
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 existing criteria for assessment and designation of historic buildings. The report includes the views and advice offered by the Ministerial Registration and Listing Advisory Group.
Author of report: Roger Hills BA(Hons) MA DipBldgCons (RICS) IHBC Head of Historic Buildings
Date of report: 10 November 2008
File ref: HE0958 & HE0959
Current status
17 & 19 Devonshire Place (together with the other properties in the row 13-21) are currently registered as BLIs.
Relevant interests of the site (see assessment forms)
Historic and architectural interest
The row of houses was built circa 1820 and is an important piece of surviving early 19th century townscape. The buildings form an interesting historical group and the irregular door and window openings add visual interest to the street scene.
Scenic interest / group value
17 & 19 have group value with the other houses in the row, and make a positive scenic contribution.
Advice offered by MRLAG (and others if stated)
MRLAG discussed 17 & 19 Devonshire Place at its meeting on 27 October 2008. Members unanimously agreed that both houses should be retained as BLIs.
Jersey Heritage recommendation
Retain 17 & 19 Devonshire Place as BLIs.
Justification relating to criteria
The registration of 17 & 19 Devonshire Place as BLIs is in accordance with the existing criteria for assessment and designation of historic buildings as follows:
· The houses retain their external historic form and detail, and so make a significant and positive contribution to the architectural and historical character and appearance of Jersey;
· The houses are significant for their early 19th century architectural design, composition and use of materials;
The row of houses illustrate aspects of Jersey’s social, economic and cultural history;
The houses have group value and make a positive townscape and scenic contribution.
Attachments
Assessment forms and photographs, October 2008
Plan of site