Historic Building Registration - It would appear that the Old Workshop/Store constructed into the bank of field 755 (opposite Le Bourg House), was removed from the Historic Buildings Register by the Planning Sub-Committee on 22nd October 2003. In light of this information Policy G13 alone cannot be used as an acceptable reason to refuse this application. However, some of the advice offered by the Historic Buildings Officer can be taken into the equation for the final decision. History of Site 4/4/11663 - 1980 - Refusal Notice issued to demolish building and construct three bedroom house with single integral garage. PP/1997/0704 - Refusal Notice issued to demolish existing shed and construct new 3 bedroom dormer dwelling. P/2002/3179 - Refusal Notice issued to convert existing barn to 2 bedroom dwelling. Consultation Comments 19th January 2006 - Parish - No Objections. 31st January 2006 - Transport and Technical Services Department (Drainage) - No comments. 7th February 2006 - Land Controls and Agricultural Development Section (LCADS) - No objections to the use of strip of field 755 Grouville for amenity space as the area concerned is stony and the boundary of the field not straight. However, LCADS require that a method statement be produced outlining the waste management of the excavated materials for the ground works on site before they can make a recommendation. 10th February 2006 - Historic Buildings Officer - Notwithstanding the comments made in relation, at the time, to the believed registration of the building, there are still outstanding concerns as to whether or not the building is capable of conversion without part or total demolition. It should be noted that demolition of this building would be considered incompatible with the standards of Policy G16 of the Jersey Island Plan, 2002. Representations Four letters of objection raise concerns as to the detrimental impact the conversion would have on the rural hamlet of Le Bourg House and surrounding dwellings, some of which appear on the Historic Buildings Register; damage to the countryside; over development of the site; loss of privacy through direct overlooking, and vehicular safety. Comments 19th April 2006 - A Request for Reconsideration letter was received from the agent highlighting the error by the Department in stating that the building is currently registered. Accompanying letter from the Department dated 22nd October 2003 clearly states that the building was removed from the Historic Buildings Register. This, according to the agent, makes reasons 1 and 2 of Refusal Notice P/2005/2274, which are based on the standards of Policy G13 of the Jersey Island Plan, 2002, invalid. The agent goes on to make a case against reasons 3 and 4 of the Refusal Notice. Conclusion The Department acknowledges that an error has occurred regarding the registration of the property which was removed from the Historic Buildings Register on 22nd October 2003. Therefore, the application, in light of the building not being Registered, must now be considered in accordance with the relevant policies of the Jersey Island Plan, 2002. Based on this information it is considered reasonable to recommend that Reason 1 can be removed from Decision Notice P/2005/2274. Site visits reveal that the roadside elevation (north/west) is bowing considerably at the base and is also suffering from water damage to the granite work. Overall the proposals for the site coupled with the quite poor condition of the fabric of the structure raise concerns as to the sustainability of the development proposals for this site. Based on the physical state of the building, the principles contained within Reason 2 which question the buildings ability to withstand such a conversion without detrimental damage to its fabric cannot be ignored entirely. Therefore, it is considered that elements of Reason 2 are still considered appropriate to base a refusal upon. The lack of a waste management plan or structural engineers report contribute to the concerns regarding the overall impact the proposals will have on the building and the surrounding countryside. Archive records for this site reflect several attempts over a 25 year period to develop this site and it is fair to say that the latest proposals for the site are perhaps the most modest of the schemes seen to date. To summarise, this modest building is not considered, due to its location, size and physical constraints entirely suitable, for residential occupation and should probably remain as a low grade use. The proposals are, therefore, considered contrary to Policy C18 (vi), G2 (iv) and C6 of the Jersey Island Plan, 2002. Based on the information given in this report it is recommended that the Minister for Planning and Environment maintains refusal of this application subject to amendments as recommended. | 
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