Ports of Jersey is gearing up to breathe new life into the iconic 1937 Arrivals building at Jersey Airport – planning permission has been submitted, and hopefully preparatory work will roll out later this year.
The vision? A seamless blend of charm and functionality – honouring the beloved listed building, while creating an arrivals space that’s inclusive for everyone and unmistakably Jersey in style. This project is a key element of the broader airport redevelopment, aimed at enhancing the overall travel experience.
The planning application proposes remedial work to make the building water and wind tight, then removal of all asbestos, defunct mechanical and electrical services and unsympathetic modern additions from the vacant, non-public areas of the building. Once modern materials like linings, walls, partitions, and fixtures are removed, the significance and condition of the surviving historical fabric can be assessed.
This work will ensure the building’s conservation is fully considered in future development plans, including retention of the external ‘Etats de Jersey 1937’ crest and its character as an important inter-war building.
Ashley Maggs (Mr), Airport Director, said: “As part of our airport redevelopment, the 1937 Arrivals building now has a clear future: we want to use this iconic building to showcase our cultural heritage.
“The planned renovations at this time are minor in scale and would only affect parts of the 1937 terminal that have already been substantially altered. We will protect the building’s surviving historic character, while allowing for the safe removal of asbestos.
“We are fully committed to protecting the special interest of the historically significant building.”