St. Peter Port Constables’ Office
The Constables’ Office in St. Peter Port, in use since the mid-1800s, required refurbishment to address deteriorating fabric and improve accessibility, while retaining its historic role for the parish.
- Category: commercial, heritage
CCD developed a scheme that included partial demolition of a less significant wing, keeping the façade in place, and adding a lift and ancillary accommodation. Pavement levels were adjusted to allow step-free access, and two smaller rooms were combined to form a large meeting space.
The project was a collaborative effort: the contractor carefully preserved historic features, including wallpaper thought to date from the 1700s; the structural engineer designed both permanent and temporary supports for the constrained town-centre site; and services were sensitively integrated within the historic fabric.
Great care was taken throughout to respect the building’s listed status. The completed works ensure the Constables’ Office remains fully functional for parish operations, while providing modern facilities within a historic setting.
