Part of a church presbytery in St Aubin could become a two-bedroom home under plans submitted on behalf of the Jersey Catholic Parish.
The application seeks permission to convert ground-floor accommodation at Sacred Heart Presbytery on La Neuve Route – which currently includes offices and meeting space – into a self-contained apartment.
The proposal would require minimal building work, with no extension or changes to the presbytery’s roof, windows, external doors or elevations.
A planning statement prepared by CS Associates says the scheme would “provide an additional two-bedroom home without the need for new residential construction or additional built form”.
The apartment would include a lounge, kitchen, utility room, bathroom and en-suite, alongside its two bedrooms.
Two secure storage rooms would be created by dividing an existing office – the only proposed alteration to the internal layout.
A private outdoor area would also be provided, with a timber fence and gate separating it from the wider church site.
The presbytery forms part of the Sacred Heart Church complex. The church is a Grade 3 listed building, and the application argues that keeping the presbytery’s exterior unchanged would preserve the character and appearance of the site.
Three existing parking spaces would be shared between the site’s two residential units. An electric vehicle charging point and secure cycle parking are also proposed.
The planning statement highlights the property’s access to regular bus services and cycling routes, saying these would give residents alternatives to travelling by car.
The document said that the development would make efficient use of an existing building while adding a home within an established community.
“Overall, the proposal represents a modest, sustainable and appropriately located form of residential development, making efficient use of existing accommodation while preserving the established character and appearance of the site,” it concluded.
