Topic: Central Planning Authority
Green light for $40M development on Walkers Road
Planning approval has been granted for a $40 million commercial and residential development in George Town almost two years after permission was first given which was later overturned.
More needed to improve accessibility for those with disabilities, says CPA board member
After a serious automobile accident left him paralysed from the chest down, Kenneth Ebanks, who was – and remains – a board member of the Central Planning Authority, spoke to his fellow board members about making Cayman more accessible for people with disabilities.
Finance Minster Rolston Anglin applies for permission for West Bay homes
Finance and Education Minister Rolston Anglin is applying for planning permission to build two apartment blocks in West Bay, but the plan has met with objections.
Letter: The menace of road cone proliferation
I write to show my support against the move by the National Roads Authority to rename Grand Cayman to ‘Coney Island’. I am also not happy with the move by the Department of the Environment to grant protected species status to our cone population. They are not indigenous and do not deserve special treatment.
$40M Walkers Road development back before planning board
A $40 million commercial and residential complex in George Town which had been granted planning permission before the decision was later overturned, is being reconsidered by the planning board.
Kirk Home Centre gets green light for $3.5 million expansion plan
A $3.5 million extension to Kirk Home Centre hardware store has been given the green light by the Central Planning Authority (CPA).
Planning board rejects $55 million plan for former skate park site
A proposed $55 million development on the site of the former Black Pearl skate park site in Grand Harbour has been refused planning permission by the planning board due to concerns over traffic.
2025 Year in Review: Big developments and big decisions in planning
It was a year of big planning discussions and decisions as the development of the Cayman Islands continued at pace. T
Food truck park next to Tim Hortons gets green light
RSI Properties has been given the green light for a food truck park at a site in Prospect next to Tim Hortons, potentially transforming an empty patch of land into a vibrant culinary hub.
Ombudsman urges change to ‘outdated’ planning postal notifications
The ombudsman says the planning department is committing maladministration by using an outdated postal system for planning notifications.
Grand Harbour roundabout project rejected
The planning board has refused to grant permission for several building projects including plans for new restaurants and houses next to the Scotiabank building near Grand Harbour roundabout.
New 10-storey Hyatt Centric hotel approved on former Margaritaville site
Plans for a 10-storey, four-star Hyatt Centric hotel on West Bay Road have been approved by the planning board after developers modified their original proposals.
$32 million apartment block approved for West Bay’s Heritage Square
Planning permission has been given for a $32 million luxury apartment block near the four-way stop in West Bay which objectors say is “incompatible” with the character of the area but which the developers say will serve the needs of the community.
Grand Hyatt construction on ironshore approved by Planning Authority
Ongoing construction on the ironshore at the site of the Grand Hyatt hotel project that has sparked outrage on social media and complaints to...
Planning board considers revised design for 10-storey block in George Town
A proposal for a $86 million, 10-storey apartment block off Walkers Road in George Town has come before the planning board a year after it was refused planning permission, with the building's architect saying that substantial changes have since been made to the plans.
Heritage Square battle continues as developers and objectors air views
The battle between developers and objectors about a proposed Heritage Square project continued at a planning board meeting on 12 Sept.
New pickleball and padel courts proposed for Pickleball Cayman
Pickleball Cayman has applied for planning permission for eight more pickleball courts and four new padel courts at its George Town site.
Developers and NCC disagree over effectiveness of a sargassum-control gate
Plans for a sargassum screen gate to protect the Diamond's Edge luxury development in Crystal Harbour are to be scrutinised by the planning board.
Clearing of old-growth forest in George Town creates social media storm
The proposed International Mall Ltd. development along Walkers Road in George Town has ignited frustration and anger on social media after heavy equipment recently started clearing trees – an action developer Sam Thevasaeyan has defended as the project awaits appeal.
New twist in saga of road through blue iguana territory
Lawyer and landowner James Bergstrom is asking Cabinet to reverse a decision from the National Conservation Council to designate his land as critical habitat for the endangered blue iguana.
Planning discussion over $55M development adjourned while awaiting NRA response
Discussion of the proposed $55 million development called "The Pearl" at the former Black Pearl Skate Park in Grand Harbour was adjourned this week, after the planning board decided that the National Roads Authority first needed to respond to further information provided by the developers.
Plans filed for $55 million development at former skate park site
The site of the former Black Pearl skate park in Grand Harbour could be home to a food hall, indoor climbing wall and lagoon as well as apartments and houses, if plans for a new development are approved by the planning board.
Developer plans renovation of derelict Paradise site
The proposed footprint is more than three times the size of the existing Paradise Bar and Grill, with the seawall closer to the sea than in the current development.
Planning permission sought for food truck court beside Tim Hortons
Cayman’s thriving food truck scene could receive an extra boost if plans for a food truck court in Prospect next to Tim Hortons are approved.
Food trucks told to stay mobile or get planning permission
The planning department is clamping down on food trucks by insisting that they have planning permission if they do not move on at the end of each day’s trading.
Marriott repair works cannot limit beach access says Public Lands Commission
Plans by the Grand Cayman Marriott Resort to limit public access to Seven Mile Beach while it carries out repair and related work have failed to gain the support of the Public Lands Commission.
$1.2M airport apron extension approved for private-jet terminal
The Central Planning Authority has approved an application to extend the apron for private jets at the Owen Roberts International Airport.
Conservation council to consider $15M West Bay apartment plan
A planning application for a $15 million, three-building apartment complex in West Bay has been referred to the National Conservation Council for consideration.
West Bay rugby grounds plan referred to conservation council
The Central Planning Authority has referred an application for an $8 million rugby complex in West Bay to the National Conservation Council.
Two new rugby pitches proposed for West Bay
The Cayman Rugby Football Union is planning to build an $8 million rugby complex with two pitches in West Bay.
Off-site car park approval paves way for 10-storey Westin expansion
In a first for Cayman’s hotel industry, the Westin hotel on Seven Mile Beach has received planning permission for an off-site car park
10-storey residential block will ‘bring life’ to George Town, says architect
A 10-storey apartment block proposed for George Town will “bring life” to the capital, according to the building’s designer, Eduardo Bernal of Arco architects.
Westin seeks approval for off-site car park with shuttle bus connection
Plans for a shuttle bus service to ferry guests between the Westin hotel and an off-site car park were presented to the Central Planning...
Front of Elizabethan Square demolished to open up courtyard access
Part of Elizabethan Square in downtown George Town was demolished Saturday in preparation for a $5 million redevelopment of the site that involves opening up the interior courtyard to the public.
Plans to build $32 million apartment block in West Bay hit with objections
Plans to build a $32 million block of 12 luxury apartments next to the four-way stop in West Bay have received more than 200 objections from local residents and business owners.
Three new food outlets proposed for George Town to “bring life back” into the...
An application for three new fast food restaurants in George Town has been opposed by a neighbouring landlord over fears it would cause a problem with litter and lower property values in the area.
Townhouses and shops next to Tim Hortons get approval
A $6 million application for 24 townhouses and 12 shops next to the Tim Hortons coffee shop on Shamrock Road has been approved by the Central Planning Authority.
Court quashes permission for road through blue iguana territory
After-the-fact planning permission for a private road that cuts through blue iguana habitat in Grand Cayman’ has been quashed in another court victory for conservation officials.
Final plot at Eden Centre, destroyed by Ivan, gets planning approval
More than 20 years after Hurricane Ivan destroyed the Eden Centre commercial plaza, planning permission has been finally granted for replacement buildings across the whole site.
Developer meets objectors at CPA over South Sound project
Property developer and long-time South Sound resident Kel Thompson came face-to-face with objectors to his plans to construct 34 apartments on South Church Street...
Laguna Del Mar owners to meet with DoE over seawall
Owners of Laguna Del Mar resort have been told to meet with Department of Environment staff and planning officials to discuss their application for a protective seawall in the latest stage of this long-running planning battle.
Aqua Bay’s 10-storey development receives planning approval despite objections
Owners of Aqua Bay on West Bay Road have been given the green light for a $60 million, 10-storey development on the 35-year-old site,...
Court reserves judgment in blue iguana sanctuary case
Two government bodies faced off in court on Wednesday in a long-running row over a road that crossed through habitat for Cayman's endangered blue iguanas.
Aqua Bay renews 10-storey redevelopment effort as neighbours object
The owners of Aqua Bay have made a fresh attempt to get approval for their plans to demolish and redevelop the West Bay property.
CPA to consider three apartment complex applications
The Central Planning Authority is set to consider a number of large apartment-complex applications at its meeting this week, including a $100 million development in Bodden Town.
Planning board hears application for $40M complex off Walkers Road
Neighbours of a proposed $40 million residential and commercial complex in George Town have urged the Central Planning Authority to reject the developer's application, saying it would be out of place in the predominantly residential neighbourhood.
40-lot subdivision approved for East End
The Central Planning Authority has approved a 40-lot subdivision off Austin Conolly Drive in East End, but rejected the developer's request to rezone the land from low density residential to medium density.
Dart proposes five-storey health facility for Camana Bay
The Dart group has submitted plans to build a five-storey health centre across the street from the recently completed Health City facility in Camana Bay.
West Bay 40-apartment complex gets green light
A developer have been given the go-ahead to construct five two-storey apartment buildings near Capts Joe and Osbert Road in West Bay.
Planning board rejects plan for 10-storey residential block in George Town
The Central Planning Authority has refused an application by Legoland Real Estate to build a 10-storey residential block in Boilers Road in George Town.
Frank Sound subdivision referred to conservation council
The Central Planning Authority has referred a planning application for a residential subdivision in Frank Sound, where land has already been cleared without authorisation, to the National Conservation Council.
New George Town football field approved
The Central Planning Authority has given conditional approval for a new football field and pavilion in George Town.
Fish market site row to return to planning board
The Public Lands Commission says fishermen at the George Town fish market on the waterfront may have the right to continue operating at the site, despite protracted efforts by the site's owner to remove them and turn the location into a "park-like" area.
CPA looks at concerns over possible quarrying in East End
Longtime farmer Franklin Par-Smith came before the Central Planning Authority to discuss an enforcement notice for his East End farm.
Developers pursue West Bay affordable housing
A 40-unit apartment complex has been proposed for the West Bay area, and the planner said such projects are vital for affordable housing.
Developer defends 10-storey George Town complex amid zoning concerns
The developer proposing a 10-storey apartment block in George Town stood firm with its project design before the Central Planning Authority.
$40M mixed-use complex proposed on ‘primary habitat’
Several multi-million-dollar developments are slated to come before the Central Planning Authority on 19 June.
George Town residents voice concerns about zoning enforcement
George Town residents joined the second PlanCayman forum, which is a key step in updating the National Development Plan.
Planning board adjourns subdivision application for legal advice
The Central Planning Authority has deferred an application for the creation of a 99-lot residential development site to seek legal advice on whether it can lawfully charge fees for an after-the-fact application for a subdivision, for which land has been cleared without authorisation.
Surging population, skyscrapers and ‘corruption’ among concerns at PlanCayman launch
Population growth, rolling power cuts, corruption, skyscrapers and a lack of political will were among the many topics and concerns raised by West Bay residents on Tuesday night in the first of a series of PlanCayman public meetings.
Road through blue iguana habitat ignites civil war over planning approvals
A landowner who built a 2-mile-long road through “critical blue iguana habitat” has sparked a new court battle between planning and conservation officials.
Planning board to consider new football pitches this week
The Central Planning Authority this week is set to consider planning applications for three new football pitches in Grand Cayman.
Public facilities proposed for Frank Sound Beach
The government is applying to the Central Planning Authority to add rest rooms and cabanas to Frank Sound Public Beach.
Developer carries out unauthorised land clearing by proposed road extension
A developer seeking to create 99 residential lots near the proposed extension of the East-West Arterial has cleared the land and begun building access roads before taking their application before the planning board.
CPA approves 95-apartment complex in flood-prone West Bay site
The Central Planning Authority has approved a $12.6 million complex with 95 apartments in West Bay, despite concerns by government departments and neighbours about flooding.
CPA sends $100M SeaGlass development back to drawing board
Developers behind a proposed $100 million apartment complex in Bodden Town have been asked to revise their building plan downward after one of its buildings was found in breach of the five-storey height regulation for hotel/tourism zones.
Condo owners win sun lounger fight
The owners of luxury condos in West Bay have won the right to use their sun loungers on the beach after a planning enforcement notice was quashed.
10-storey apartment block too much for George Town?
If all goes to a developer’s plans, a $95 million, 162-unit, 10-storey apartment block could join the George Town skyline.
Aqua Bay 10-storey development: Planning board rejects ‘ill-conceived monstrosity’
A 10-storey development at the north end of Seven Mile Beach has been turned down by planners, to the delight of objectors who described the proposed building as an "ill-conceived monstrosity".
Objector vows to fight on as Batabano Road development gets go-ahead
Planning permission has been granted for a large mixed-use development in West Bay but one objector will fight on to protect her home from flooding.
Heated debate over plans for 10-storey Seven Mile tower block
The redevelopment of Aqua Bay, which lies on a critical turtle nesting site at the north end of Seven Mile Beach, came before planners facing 45 letters of objection
‘You’re destroying Cayman’, planning board told in plea over flood risk
With tears in her eyes and a voice breaking with emotion, an impassioned grandmother told planning officials "you’re destroying Cayman" on Wednesday.
