Plan to restore stained glass windows at ancient parish church

Saturday 25 February 2023

Plans have been lodged to restore the remaining stained glass windows of an "ancient" parish church, which is amongst the "oldest and most significant" historic buildings in the island.

St Ouen’s Church is a Grade 1-listed building, which means it is of "exceptional public and heritage interest" as one of the 12 medieval parish churches in Jersey.

The planning application has been lodged by the Rev Ian Pallent, who said the windows in the church had problems with damp and degradation.

Last year, a planning application was approved to restore five stained glass windows on the south of the church.

Mr Pallent explained that "parishioners now wish to apply for planning permission to undertake refurbishment of the remaining stained and leaded glass windows over a rolling programme over the next few years".

Pictured: St. Ouen's Church is described as one of the "oldest and most significant" historic buildings in Jersey.

St. Ouen’s Church - which is home to an evangelical Anglican congregation - is described as being one of the island's "greatest architectural achievements".

It has a "long and complex structural history" which visibly reflects different periods of rebuild and modification.

Its architecture is described as being "intertwined with the ecclesiastical, political and social advancements and upheavals through the centuries".

The full planning application for the restoration of the remaining stained and leaded glass windows can be viewed online. A decision is due in March.