Historical seafront mural plans submitted

Plans have been submitted to transform an Occupation casemate in St Helier with an historical art installation.

Jersey Property Holdings have put forward plans for a seaward facing mural on the northwest, southwest and southeast elevations of the Grade II listed building on the Esplanade.

It said the development of the casemate, which is currently used "informally as a store" with a rear public toilet extension, would "raise the public's appreciation of the area's heritage".

Plans for the building feature a painted montage which depicts significant moments in Jersey's history including St Helier the Hermit, the world's first air race and the construction of the Grand Hotel.

Jersey Property Holdings said the nature of the development was of a "minor scale" as the mural would be painted on already painted walls.

It said: "Although located on the coast, the site is on the edge of the town of St. Helier and built-up, being a solid concrete former casemate constructed by the Occupying forces in the early 1940s.

"The mural would simply be painting on existing painted walls and would have no impact on biodiversity and geodiversity or green infrastructure.

"It will add interest to the appearance of the building whilst celebrating other facets of the area's heritage, in a location frequently used by tourists and locals.

"It would also highlight the listed building that may in turn engage the public with this somewhat forgotten part of St. Helier's heritage and improve its appearance."

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