The purpose is to streamline and simplify the current heritage protection régime. At the moment buildings and areas can fall into a number of categories, including buildings of local interest, sites of special interest and archaeological sites.
For example, the former Jersey College for Girls is a site of special interest, Highlands College is a building of local interest and Fort Regent is a proposed site of special interest.
In the review of the Heritage Protection Regime it is proposed that each historic building, structure or site in the Island becomes a ‘listed’ building or place with a grade. It is also suggested that areas of special character be protected by designating ‘conservation areas’.
