Register for Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey
7 Rouge Bouillon, 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: 30 April 2009
File ref: HE0438
Current status
The house was included on the first historic buildings register in 1992 at the lowest L grade, and is currently registered as a BLI.
Relevant interests of the site
Historic interest
Mid-late 19th century house
Architectural interest
No.7 forms the end of a terrace of three mid-late 19th century houses and retains its general historic scale and a section of frontage railings. The north half of the building (with archway) was constructed in 1987 and a section of the original frontage railings removed for vehicle access. The original roofing slates were also replaced with asbestos tiles at that time. The house has been subject to various other alterations that have eroded its interest as an historic building: faux-Victorian dormers have replaced the smaller 19th century dormers evident in the 1992 survey; the original 19th century front door also in situ in 1992 has been replaced with a PVC door, and the timber door architrave and panelled lining removed; and all windows and rainwater goods are now PVC.
Scenic interest / group value
The house is a some group value, forming part of a row of 3 houses of the same period, but its scenic value has been damaged by 20th century alterations.
Advice offered by MRLAG (and others if stated)
MRLAG assessed the property at its meeting on 6 April 2009. Members discussed the building’s contribution to the streetscape and its group value with other buildings in the row but it was acknowledged that otherwise the building is of limited interest. 12 members advised that the building should be removed from the register, 2 members supported its retention as BLI.
Jersey Heritage recommendation
No.7 still forms the end of a terrace of three mid-late C19 houses and retains its general historic scale and a section of frontage railings, but otherwise the building is of limited interest and there seems to be little justification for retaining it on the register under the current criteria for BLI. No.7 Rouge Bouillon should therefore be removed from the register.
Justification relating to criteria
The removal of 7 Rouge Bouillon from the register is in accordance with the existing criteria for assessment and designation of historic buildings, as the property does not substantially retain its historic form and detail, and does not make a significant or positive contribution to the architectural and historical identity, character or amenity of Jersey.
Attachments
Location plan
Photographs, March 2009
Board of Trustees
Chairman: Jurat John de Veulle OBE Vice-Chairman: Philip Le Brocq
Rowland Anthony, Geoffrey Crill, Connétable Simon Crowcroft, Blair Gould, Clive Jones, Deputy Carolyn Labey, Paul Nicolle, Jane Stubbs,
Jonathan Voak