Topic: Central Planning Authority
DoE: Storm highlighted importance of expanding setback rules
The Department of Environment has insisted that its statement and interactive map, which outlined its recommendations on planning applications of storm-damaged properties, was not an 'I told you so' exercise. Instead, it hopes it will make people reflect on the need for more effective setback regulations.
10-storey apartment proposal aims to bring ‘life’ to George Town
A $95 million project to bring a ten-story apartment complex to the heart of George Town goes before the Central Planning Authority this week.
DoE setback advice ignored in storm-damaged coastal properties
The Department of Environment, in a statement and interactive map, has outlined how its advice and recommendations on coastal setbacks were ignored in the planning process of several of the properties that sustained damage in last week's destructive nor'wester.
Barbed wire plan for George Town complex amid crime wave
The owner of Elizabethan Square, a retail-and-office complex in George Town, is seeking permission to build a barbed wire fence due to a “recent alarming increase in crime”.
East End beach carpark may increase coastal erosion, says DoE
Proposed public amenities at an East End beach, including a carpark and toilets, are likely to cause erosion of the shoreline, according to the Department of Environment.
Changes planned but premier insists conservation law won’t be ‘gutted’
Government is planning changes to the National Conservation Act in order to provide a new balance between protecting the environment and considering people, Premier Juliana O'Connor-Connolly said Friday.
Watermark developers’ high-rise vision for West Bay quashed
The Central Planning Authority has refused permission to the owners of The Watermark to rezone 16-acres of land in West Bay to allow for new high-rise buildings.
Owners to donate historic West Bay house to National Trust
The owners of a traditional wooden Caymanian house on Boggy Sand Road in West Bay have offered to donate it to the National Trust so it can be restored and maintained.
Concerns raised over museum’s proposed fire sprinkler system
Cayman Islands National Museum plans to install a sprinkler system to protect its historical artefacts in case of fire, raised questions at a Central Planning Authority meeting last week on whether the proposed site for the required equipment was big enough to accommodate it.
Planning board calls conservation-related approval process a ‘circus’
An application to build a new hotel building by Morritt's in East End has highlighted ongoing issues with implementing requirements by the Central Planning Authority in relation to applications concerning developments that are likely to impact protected environmental areas.
Developer plans $16m mixed-use building in Grand Harbour
A planning application for a three-storey commercial and residential block in Grand Harbour has been submitted to the Central Planning Authority for approval.
Camana Bay’s second 10-storey office block given green light
The skyline of Camana Bay is set to be transformed once again with the addition of a second 10-storey office block.
Year in review: 10-storey blocks to transform Cayman’s skyline
A receding beach and a growing skyline appear to be part of an inevitable future for Grand Cayman after a slew of 10-storey development proposals were presented in 2023.
West Bay condo complexes oppose $30M 10-storey project
Owners at The Commonwealth, Mandalay and Discovery Point Club condos on West Bay Road have all objected to a planning application for a new 10-storey apartment block.
Six-classroom $2.3M preschool proposed for West Bay
A developer has submitted a planning application to build a six-classroom private preschool in West Bay which will cater to 108 students.
All systems go for electric car showroom
Advance EV, a certified electric car dealership, has received permission from the Central Planning Authority to build a $1.2 million dedicated showroom in George Town.
Public restrooms for Governors Beach approved
The Central Planning Authority has approved the building of public bathrooms at Governors Beach, replacing the portable toilets that have stood at the site for several years.
Developer plans $100M apartment complex on Moon Bay
A developer has applied for planning permission to build a 157-apartment, five-storey, luxury complex along Moon Bay in Bodden Town.
Landowner’s plan for Red Spot Beach sparks protest talk
The owner of the parcel of land surrounding Red Spot Beach in George Town has applied for planning permission to build stairs and a ramp to allow for easier public access.
Blueprints detail 10-storey apartment block in West Bay
Architect drawings for a proposed 10-storey apartment block next to the Cayman Pickleball Tennis Academy in West Bay have been submitted to the Department of Planning.
Neighbours object to $10M East End condo complex
A planning application for a $10 million apartment block on the seafront in East End has received objections from neighbouring land owners and the Department of Environment.
Judges reject Boggy Sand seawall appeal to Privy Council
Questioning the necessity to continue a costly legal battle between two government bodies, the Court of Appeal has turned down a Central Planning Authority application to appeal to the UK's Privy Council over the court's quashing of planning permission to replace a West Bay seawall and cabana.
Public restrooms to replace porto-toilets at Governors Beach
Government has abandoned plans to build cabanas and a playground on Governors Beach, following objections from neighbouring residents and advice from public departments, but public restrooms are still on the cards.
Dart’s carpark gets green light; ‘urban city’ dispute continues
The Central Planning Authority has given approval to Dart’s development arm to temporarily add 276-spaces to a carpark in the Camana Bay complex.
Logic gets permission for 130-foot 5G tower
TV and internet company Logic has been given permission to put up a 130-foot 5G communications tower in North Side – despite an objection over health concerns.
10-storey Aqua Bay plan heads to Conservation Council
A proposal to demolish the 35-year-old Aqua Bay Club on Seven Mile Beach and build a 10-storey apartment block has been sent to the National Conservation Council for review.
Legoland gets approval to build 12 apartment blocks in West Bay
In its latest decision regarding the Legoland condos in West Bay, the Central Planning Authority has granted the developer permission to build a smaller version of the originally proposed project.
184-lot ‘affordable’ subdivision planned on key wildlife habitat
Invicta Construction has applied to the Central Planning Authority for permission to create a 184-lot subdivision off Austin Connolly Drive in East End.
North Side subdivision approved, ‘urban city’ on hold
The Central Planning Authority has given the green light to developers to build an 82-lot subdivision in North Side – on a large area of mangrove wetland.
Large subdivision applications prompt renewed call for review
Two proposals for the subdivision of land in Grand Cayman have been submitted to the Central Planning Authority for approval, with another in Little Cayman in the works.
Dart plans second 10-storey office block in Camana Bay
Dart’s development arm will soon be applying for permission to build a second 10-storey office block in Camana Bay.
Dozens ‘strenuously’ object to 10-storey Aqua Bay plan
A proposal to demolish the 35-year-old Aqua Bay Club on Seven Mile Beach and build a luxury 10-storey apartment block in its place is facing considerable opposition.
Proposed wall to protect fuel depot from sea and sabotage
Fuel supplier Sol Petroleum is asking for expedited planning approval for a new concrete wall to protect its seafront storage tanks and associated infrastructure.
Resident raises cancer fears over proposed 5G tower
A North Side resident has raised health concerns over a planning application from TV and internet company Logic for a new 130-foot 5G communications tower.
East End resident seeks approval for shipping container home
A landowner is asking the Central Planning Authority to allow him to keep his temporary home in East End which built from a 20-foot shipping container.
National development plan timeline debated
The Central Planning Authority held a meeting recently to discuss the timeline for completion of the much-anticipated new national development plan.
Plans submitted for electric car showroom in George Town
Advance EV, a certified electric car dealership, has submitted a proposal to the Central Planning Authority to build a $1.2 million dedicated showroom in George Town.
Review needed on housing subdivisions, says environment chief
As another proposal is submitted to the Central Planning Authority for a housing subdivision in East End, Cayman’s environment director is asking members to put decision making on hold.
Boggy Sand Road seawall case to go to UK Privy Council
The Central Planning Authority intends to take the matter of the Boggy Sand Road seawall to the Privy Council, the UK's highest legal court, after Cayman's Court of Appeal quashed the authority's earlier approval of the demolition and replacement of the controversial wall.
Morritt’s applies to expand its East End timeshare resort
Morritt’s Resort has submitted a planning application to expand its popular beachfront property in East End with a five-storey building extension containing 33 more guest rooms.
$28 million South Sound residential development gets green light
A $28 million apartment and townhouse development, which includes 67 units, has been approved for South Sound Road in George Town.
Boggy Sands cabana application heads back to planning board after Court of Appeal ruling
The National Conservation Council has the "final word" on planning applications that are likely to have adverse effects on marine parks or other environmentally protected areas, the Court of Appeal confirmed in a judgment handed down Friday.
Planning authority rejects $21M West Bay housing plan
A developer has been refused permission to build a $21.1 million apartment complex in West Bay because it is not in keeping with the character of the area.
George Town carpark plan causes friction between government bodies
Planning chiefs have dubbed the Department of Environment director’s rejection of plans for a George Town carpark “nonsensical” and told her to avoid issues outside of her remit.
Owners apply to replace historic house with modern duplex
The owners of an old wooden Caymanian house in West Bay have applied for planning permission to knock it down and build a modern two-storey duplex in its place.
Environment director says ‘high level’ policy needed on seawalls
A planning application to replace a storm damaged 360-foot seawall on Seven Mile Beach has prompted the call for a new government policy to protect Cayman’s coastline and reefs.
Water company proposes Seven Mile corridor desalination plant
Cayman Water Company has submitted plans to the Central Planning Authority to build a new reverse osmosis desalination plant on the Seven Mile Beach corridor.
Environment director opposes George Town carpark plans
A planning application for a new 27-space carpark in George Town has come up against opposition from the Department of Environment for its “poor use of land”.
Developers propose four townhouse complexes
Four separate planning applications for townhouse complexes in Grand Cayman will be scrutinised at the Central Planning Authority’s upcoming meeting next week.
Westin’s $153 million 10-storey expansion plan approved
Planning chiefs have granted permission for the owners of The Westin to build a 10-storey hotel block with 234 guest rooms and a conference centre at its resort in Grand Cayman.
$21M West Bay housing plan challenged over mangrove clearing
A plan to build 95 apartments in West Bay has come up against opposition from nearby residents who say clearing existing mangroves could have “catastrophic” consequences.
Policy limiting quarries is ‘out of date’, says planning authority
An application to build a 50-foot deep commercial quarry across 29 acres in Bodden Town has led the Central Planning Authority to call for a review of a 19-year-old policy.
Former Hyatt hotel conversion gets green light
Three derelict hotel buildings off Esterley Tibbetts Highway are getting converted into a creative campus with work spaces, hotel rooms, an event space, shops and gardens.
Private landowner objects to major Westin expansion plans
An objector challenged the proposed use of his land for access to an offsite carpark when the Westin's major expansion plans were presented to the Central Planning Authority.
Environment director says no to more seawalls
A beachfront property owner’s plan to build a seawall to prevent damage from storm waves has met with strong opposition from the head of the Department of Environment.
Westin hotel’s 10-storey tower plan faces new delay
The latest planning application from the owners of The Westin for a new 10-storey hotel tower with 234 guest rooms and other facilities at the beachfront site has been postponed.
Developers plan 29-acre quarry near protected area
Two developers have applied for planning permission to create a 29-acre, 50 foot deep, commercial quarry next to the protected Meagre Bay Pond in Bodden Town.
Planning to seek notice to clear site of Newlands house explosion
The Planning Department is set to approach the Central Planning Authority next week to apply for a notice to have the site of the Newlands home explosion cleared.
Planning board reverses decision on Legoland apartments in West Bay
The Central Planning Authority has reversed a decision to grant planning permission to Legoland Real Estate, which had previously been given approval to build a 192-apartment development in a flood-prone area of West Bay.
Compact subdivision planned on 39-acres of mangrove and woodland
A developer has submitted plans to subdivide 39 acres of mangroves and woodland into 138 small lots which could eventually contain 75% more houses than is currently allowed.
Landmark Court of Appeal judgment pending
A Court of Appeal case that saw two government entities pitted against each other has concluded, and the judges will publish their decision following deliberations.
Developer applies to build canal in mangroves – but not for boats
A developer has applied for permission from the Central Planning Authority to create a 100-foot canal through a mangrove buffer zone on the edge of George Town.
Modified ‘urban city’ plans to be scrutinised after delay
Cayman Enterprise City’s application to modify plans for a $230 million office and housing campus in South Sound will finally be heard by the Central Planning Authority after a six-week delay.
West Bay Montessori preschool gets green light
Work can soon begin on a $1.1 million four-classroom Montessori preschool in West Bay after the Central Planning Authority granted approval.
Planning permission denied for $7M West Bay development
Plans for a $7 million community of town houses in West Bay will not be going ahead, after the Central Planning Authority refused permission for the build.
Flooding fears prompt attempt to halt West Bay development
Residents of a West Bay neighbourhood are banding together to try to take action against a 192-apartment complex being built next door to them about which they say they were never notified and is causing severe flooding.
Plans for 34 West Bay townhouses trigger traffic fears
West Bay residents have voiced their reservations over plans for 34 new town houses which they say will create an unmanageable amount of traffic in the area.
Million-dollar Montessori preschool planned for West Bay
Plans for a new $1.1 million four-classroom preschool in West Bay have been submitted to the Central Planning Authority for approval.
Homes converted from shipping containers to go before planning board
The future of a miniature trailer park in central George Town, comprising four shipping containers converted into small homes, will be debated by the Central Planning Authority next week.
Planning approves housing lots on ‘Hell East’ landscape
The desperate need for affordable homes in the Cayman Islands led to environmental concerns being dismissed during a recent meeting of the Central Planning Authority.
Hell Post Office granted planning approval for revamp
Hell Post Office is getting a $140,000 revamp after the Central Planning Authority granted permission for extensions.
Approval granted for gun club’s new shooting grounds
Plans for a recreational shooting and training grounds have been approved by the Central Planning Authority, despite contrary advice from environmental experts.
