The Mirus mess hall at La Pointe Farm, St Saviour's, built by occupying German forces in 1943.

A RARE building from the Occupation could be turned into self-catering apartments, if planning approval is given.

However, a request to convert the former Mirus Battery mess hall into holiday accommodation has already been turned down once.

The building, which is part of the 11-acre site at La Pointe Farm, St Saviour’s, was built in 1943 by occupying German forces. Kevin Gallichan has owned the site for about 12 years and applied last year to convert the property, but permission was denied.

Mr Gallichan’s architect, Carl Foulds, said they were shocked at being turned down. He said they had attempted to make minimal changes to the building to make it usable and his client was trying to use the property to keep up with demand for self-catering accommodation.

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