Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Historical and Archaeological Importance: assessment of Mill Farm (Le Moulin de la Perelle), La Rue du Moulin, St. Martin.

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A decision made (03/05/2006) regarding Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Historical and Archaeological Importance: assessment of Mill Farm (Le Moulin de la Perelle), La Rue du Moulin, St. Martin.

Subject:	Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Historical and Archaeological Importance: assessment of Mill Farm (Le Moulin de la Perelle), La Rue du Moulin, St Martin.
Decision Reference:	MD-PE-2006-0054	Exempt clause(s):
Type of Report (oral or written):	Written/oral	Person Giving Report (if oral):		Curator of Historic Buildings
Telephone or e-mail meeting		Report File ref:		3/04/02/01/MR
Written Report Title:	Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey - assessment of Mill Farm (Le Moulin de la Perelle), La Rue du Moulin, St Martin	Written report – Author:		Curator of Historic Buildings
Decision(s): Mill Farm (Le Moulin de la Perelle), St Martin shall be added to the Historic Buildings Register as a Building of Local Interest.
Reason(s) for decision: In accordance with the strategic objective ‘to protect the best of the Island’s architectural heritage’ of the Island Plan 2002, and Policy HB1 of the Interim Policies for the Conservation of Historic Buildings Mill Farm (Le Moulin de la Perelle), La Rue du Moulin, St Martin satisfies the published criteria for registration as a Building of Local Interest.
Action required:  Notify C. Aubin – Archaeology Section – Société Jersiaise
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)			Date of Decision: 3 May 2006

Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Historical and Archaeological Importance: assessment of Mill Farm (Le Moulin de la Perelle), La Rue du Moulin, St. Martin.

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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

Assessment of Mill Farm (Le Moulin de la Perrelle), La Rue du Moulin, St Martin

Purpose of the Report

The purpose of this report is for the Minister to consider adding Mill Farm 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 make assessments and 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 Jersey Heritage Advisory Panel (JHAP) - a group established to provide independent, expert advice on matters relating to the protection of buildings and sites of cultural interest.

Mill Farm was included in the 1992 Historic Buildings Register. It was removed from the Register by the Jersey Building Heritage Sub-Committee during its review of registered buildings in St Martin in 2001.

In March 2006, in response to a public representation to a planning application, the Historic Buildings Officer requested that JHT re-assess the architectural and historic interests of Mill Farm.

Discussion

Mill Farm comprises a mill house and former watermill known as Le Moulin de la Perrelle. The mill appears in the historic record from the early seventeenth century although the buildings have been remodelled over the years.

A provisional archaeological assessment of the site was carried out by Chris Aubin, chairman of the Société Jersiaise Archaeology Section, on 3 March 2006. An evaluation of the significance of the site was made by the Curator of Historic Buildings and the Historic Buildings Officer, taking into account the archaeological assessment. It was agreed that the building clearly has historical interest as a former watermill, and architectural interest deriving from the exterior design of the building (although little survives of the interior fittings and machinery). The mill’s relationship with the landscape context adds to the interest and the buildings make a positive contribution to the scenic value of the area. Also taking into consideration the rarity of this type of industrial building in Jersey, it was concluded that Mill Farm merits inclusion on the Register as a Building of Local Interest.

This recommendation was presented for discussion by JHAP at its meeting on 13 March 2006.

Members agreed that the former mill buildings have historic and architectural interest and make a positive contribution to the scenic value of the area and to the architectural and historical character and appearance of Jersey. The Panel agreed with the recommendation that Mill Farm merits inclusion on the Register as a Building of Local Interest.

Recommendation

Mill Farm should be added to the Historic Buildings Register as a Building of Local Interest.

Reason(s) for Decision

Mill Farm satisfies the published criteria for registration as a BLI.

The registration of Mill Farm 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

 Notify C. Aubin, Archaeology Section – Société Jersiaise

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

A Provisional Archaeological Assessment by Chris Aubin

Photographs

23 March 2006