Assessment of Glenlink, Plat Douet Road, for Historic Buildings Register.

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A decision made (20/09/2006) regarding Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Historical and Archaeological Importance: Assessment of Glenlink, Plat Douet Road, St. Saviour.

Subject:	Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Historical and Archaeological Importance: Assessment of Glenlink, Plat Douet Road, St Saviour
Decision Reference:	MD-PE-2006-0123	Exempt clause(s):		None
Type of Report (oral or written):	Written/oral	Person Giving Report (if oral):		Historic Buildings Officer
Telephone or e-mail meeting		Report File ref:		3/04/02/01/Ministerial Reports
Written Report Title:	Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey - assessment of Glenlink, Plat Douet Road, St Saviour	Written report – Author:		Curator of Historic Buildings
Decision(s): Glenlink shall not be added to the Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey.
Reason(s) for decision: Glenlink does not satisfy the published criteria for registration.
Action required:  The property is the subject of a live planning application – notify Case Officer, Urban Team.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)			Date of Decision: 20 September 2006

Assessment of Glenlink, Plat Douet Road, for Historic Buildings Register.

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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

Assessment of Glenlink, Plat Douet Road, St Saviour

Purpose of the Report

The purpose of this report is for the Minister to consider whether Glenlink merits inclusion in the Historic Buildings Register, having regard to the States strategic objective ‘to protect the best of the Island’s architectural heritage’ and the 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 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.

Glenlink was not included in the 1992 Historic Buildings Register and was not added to the Register by the Jersey Building Heritage Sub-Committee during its review of registered buildings in St Saviour in 2002.

In May 2006, the Planning and Environment Department requested that the Jersey Heritage Trust undertake an assessment of the building ahead of discussions by the Jersey Heritage Advisory Panel on 15 May.

Discussion

An evaluation of the significance of Glenlink was carried out by the Curator of Historic Buildings in May 2006. It was observed that the house is mid-late nineteenth century with a modest architectural interest that has been eroded by the addition of a large single storey porch extension and the loss of original windows. Although the house does make a positive contribution to the scenic value of the area, it was concluded that the building is of limited historic and architectural interest and does not satisfy the criteria for registration.

This conclusion and photographs of Glenlink were put to JHAP for its consideration at a meeting on 15 May. Members unanimously agreed with the proposal not to recommend registration.

Recommendation

Glenlink should not be added to the Historic Buildings Register.

Reason(s) for Decision

Glenlink does not satisfy the published criteria for registration.

Action Required

 Notify Development Control – Urban Section of the decision

Written by:	Roger Hills Curator of Historic Buildings - Jersey Heritage Trust

Approved by:	Fiona Smith Historic Buildings Officer

Endorsed by:	Kevin Pilley Assistant Director - Policy and Projects

Attachments:

Location plan

Historic building survey form

Photographs

24 May 2006