Conditions of the painting Capriccio Jersiais under the Percentage for Art scheme (FOI)

​Request

What were the conditions by the Environment Department associated with the creation of the painting 'Capriccio Jersiais' under the 'Percentage for Art' scheme and does its current display in the lobby of private premises at 37 Esplanade comply with any conditions set out by Planning when it was commissioned?

Response

Condition 1 of the Decision Notice for application P/2007/1446 states that;

1. Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, the Minister for Planning and Environment seeks a commitment that a contribution to the provision of public art through the Percentage for Art mechanism will be made. The art could be an integral design element of the development or specific works on the proposed building.

The reason listed for the condition is as follows:

In pursuance of Policy BE12 of the 2002 Island Plan and in accordance with the adopted Percent for Art Supplementary Planning Guidance.

Full details of the percent for art scheme are available below. 

The department considers that the provision and location of the 'Capriccio Jersiais' painting fulfils the criteria set out in the scheme.

Percentage for art (planning advice note)