Guide sets out public art rules for new buildings

There is new guidance for developers who are expected to invest some of their budget in a piece of art for their work in Jersey.

The planning minister has published new documents which explain what is expected from developers who have to spend 1% of their budget on a commissioned work to enliven the site.

The rule applies to any development of five homes or more, or above 200 square metres of floor space and commissioned artists have included Sir Antony Gormley who designed bollards for the Esplanade in St Helier.

Last year ministers tried to get an exemption from spending money on art when they created a new £8m sports facility at Oakfield.

The scheme was launched in 2008 and the government said public art should "enhance" an area and give "cultural, social, and artistic value" to Jersey.

The guidance, which has been put out for consultation, said developers should think about it early in the design process.

It sets out the planning process and said the artworks must be publicly accessible.

They should also be suitable for the location and scale of the surrounding area and contribute "to local distinctiveness and cultural identity", the guidance said.

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