PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT
Register of Buildings and sites of Architectural, Archaeological and historical importance in Jersey
List as Site of Special Interest:
PoW hut at Ville Canut, La Rue de la Corbiere, St Brelade
Purpose of the Report
The purpose of this report is for the Minister to confirm the Listing of the PoW hut at Ville Canut, La Rue de la Corbiere, St Brelade.
Background
Ville Canut was added to the Register as a Building of Local Interest in 2001. In August 2006 advice was sought as to whether the former PoW hut on the site merited inclusion in the Registration of Ville Canut. Following further research a report was placed before the Minister recommending that the PoW hut, by virtue of its special architectural and historical interests, merited upgrading to a proposed Site of Special Interest. The Minister confirmed this recommendation on 9 November 2006 and subsequently, on 1 December 2006, confirmed the service of a Notice of Intention to List the structure as a Site of Special Interest.
Discussion
A notice of Intention to List the PoW hut was duly served on the owner of the site giving 28 days for representations against the Listing to be submitted. A letter of representation objecting to the Listing of the PoW hut was received on 15 December 2006 (attached). The owner expressed doubts about the authenticity of the hut as being part of the Blanches Banques PoW complex and suggested that expert advice be sought in order to clarify this matter. They also expressed concern about the timing of the information which brought the significance of the building to light; pointing out that there are potential conflicts with development proposals for Ville Canut. The matter of the condition of the building was also raised; the owner claiming that the building is in a ‘dilapidated state’.
Conclusions
Expert advice has been sought on the authenticity of the structure: a letter sent by email dated 11 April 2007 by Roger J C Thomas, Military Support Officer, English Heritage confirms its authenticity and is attached.
The Development Control issues raised by the owner are beyond the remit of this assessment, which should be strictly restricted to the assessment of the architectural and historical significance of the structure as it stands.
Whilst condition can affect the significance of a building or place, earlier assessments have taken this matter into consideration and concluded that the building, in its present condition, satisfies the published criteria for inclusion on the List by virtue of its special architectural and historical interest.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Minister for Planning and Environment confirms the Listing of the PoW hut at Ville Canut, La Rue de la Corbiere, St Brelade as a Site of Special Interest by virtue of its special architectural and historical interest.
Reason(s) for Decision
The decision gives statutory effect to that made on 1 December 2006 and affords appropriate protection to the special interests of the site in accord with States objectives.
Action Required
· Notify Owner
· Notify Development Control
· Amend the List and the Register
Written by: | Fiona Smith Historic Buildings Officer |
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Approved by: | Janet Dore Principal Historic Buildings Advisor |
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Endorsed by: | Kevin Pilley Assistant Director |
Attachments: Letter of representation dated 15 December 2006 (exempt 3.2.1(b)
Email and photographs from Roger J C Thomas dated 11 April 2007
Amended schedule (permitted activities specified)
File ref BR0350
Date 24/04/2007