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STATES OF JERSEY
ISLAND PLAN 2022-25: APPROVAL (P.36/2021) – FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT
DOUBLE GLAZING
Lodged au Greffe on 12th July 2021 by the Deputy R. Huelin of St. Peter
STATES GREFFE
2021 P.36/2021 Amd.(14)
ISLAND PLAN 2021: APPROVAL (P.36/2021): FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT ____________
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After the words "the draft Island Plan 2022-25" insert the words "except that -
(a) within Policy HE2, after the first paragraph, there should be inserted the words
" In the case of repair involving the replacement of glazing, the use of double- glazing will be supported, where it can be accommodated within the existing window or door joinery, except where the glass to be replaced is of historic significance."; and
(b) within Policy HE2, for the fifth paragraph there should be substituted the following –
"Proposals to improve energy efficiency, where they affect historic windows and doors, are encouraged and will be supported where it can be demonstrated that they do not materially harm the special interest of a listed building or the character of a building in a conservation area. The use of double-glazing in replacement windows will, therefore, be supported where replacements replicate the historic window and doors as far as practicable having due regard to Jersey's commitment to energy efficiency.".
DEPUTY R. HUELIN OF ST PETER
Note: After this amendment, the proposition would read as follows – THE STATES are asked to decide whether they are of opinion
to approve, in accordance with Article 3(1) of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002, as amended by the Covid-19 (Island Plan) (Jersey) Regulations 2021, the draft Island Plan 2022-25, "except that -
(a) within Policy HE2, after the first paragraph, there should be inserted the words
" In the case of repair involving the replacement of glazing, the use of double- glazing will be supported, where it can be accommodated within the existing window or door joinery, except where the glass to be replaced is of historic significance."; and
(b) within Policy HE2, for the fifth paragraph there should be substituted the following –
"Proposals to improve energy efficiency, where they affect historic windows and doors, are encouraged and will be supported where it can be demonstrated that they do not materially harm the special interest of a listed building or the character of a building in a conservation area. The use of double-glazing in replacement windows will, therefore, be supported where replacements replicate the historic window and doors as far as practicable having due regard to Jersey's commitment to energy efficiency".
REPORT
It is important to state at the outset that the historic environment is an important part of Jersey's heritage and that this amendment is brought to enhance, not destroy, that environment.
Part (a) of the amendment states that the double-glazing is "accommodated within the existing window or door joinery except where the glass to be replaced is historic glass." Part (b) of the amendment states that "replacements replicate the historic windows and doors ". Given that any use of double-glazing must be on a "like-for-like" basis, the traditional character of the building is, therefore, maintained.
Whilst the use of double-glazing in historic buildings may be controversial, as the pictures below will evidence, there is no discernible visual impact when the double- glazing is correctly fitted. To illustrate the point can Members determine which window below is double-glazed and which is not? It is anticipated that Members will be unable to distinguish between the two!
Jersey has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 and, therefore, any steps that can be taken to assist in achieving this should be supported. By reducing heat loss
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and subsequently reducing power usage, double-glazing provides improved insulation in a property. The draft Bridging island Plan (p.128) references several methods of improving the energy efficiency of existing windows rather than replace them with double-glazing but in reality, these methods prove ineffectual.
Members are asked to support this amendment.
Financial and manpower implications
There are no financial or manpower implications in relation to this amendment, Child Rights Impact Assessment review
This amendment has been assessed in relation to the Bridging Island Plan CRIA. It is considered that the consequences of this amendment might affect only a small number of children who live in historic buildings, and will have no negative effect on children.