Topic: Central Planning Authority
Housing development threatens future ‘Hell East’ tourist site
“Unique landscape” that was earmarked as a possible tourist attraction may be lost forever if the Central Planning Authority allows a residential development to be built over it.
Planning board approves Barkers Beach Resort
The Central Planning Authority has approved an application to build Barkers Beach Resort, a five-storey hotel, in West Bay.
Barkers Beach Resort application returns to planning board
Development company Coe Group Ltd is returning to the Central Planning Authority seeking permission to build a five-storey hotel called Barkers Beach Resort in West Bay, more than a year after its previous application to erect a hotel on the site was rejected by the planning board.
Westin returning to planning board over 10-storey tower
The Central Planning Authority is scheduled to hear an application this week from the owner of the Westin resort on Seven Mile Beach to add a 10-storey tower to the existing hotel.
Court decision could impact property rights
A court ruling that confirms the National Conservation Council’s power of veto over projects that impact environmentally sensitive areas or species has sent ripples through the property development sector.
Boggy Sand seawall planning approval quashed in test case for Conservation Council powers
The Grand Court has ruled that the National Conservation Council has the power to direct the Central Planning Authority to turn down planning applications that have adverse environmental impacts.
Planning board approves Rum Point Club restaurant
The Central Planning Authority has given permission for Rum Point Club to continue operating a restaurant on its premises.
$40 million apartment complex proposed for South Sound
The Central Planning Authority will hear an application for a $40 million eight-apartment complex on a beach that is designated as critical turtle nesting habitat in South Sound this week.
Planning board members get pay increase
Cabinet has approved a pay rise for Central Planning Authority members, with the CPA chair receiving a 700% increase in his stipend for board duties.
Hurley’s supermarket gets approval for branch at previous location
The Central Planning Authority has approved an application that will see Hurley's supermarket return to its original location at the now demolished Eden Centre Plaza on Walkers Road.
Foster’s gets go-ahead to expand West Bay supermarket
The Central Planning Authority has given conditional approval for the expansion of the Foster's Republix Supermarket in West Bay.
Foster: Relocating 103-year-old house only option
Foster's supermarket managing director Woody Foster has told the Central Planning Authority that the only viable option of preserving a 103-year-old traditional Caymanian house on property on which he plans to expand his West Bay store is to relocate it to East End.
Hurley’s supermarket plans return to previous Walkers Road home
Hurley's plans to build a $4.9 million supermarket on the site of its original store at the now demolished Eden Centre Plaza on Walkers Road in George Town.
Planning board rehears application for West Bay 4-storey apartment complex
A planning application for a $12 million, four-storey apartment complex on North West Point Road in West Bay has returned to the Central Planning Authority seven months after the board rejected it.
Conservation Council members back legal suit over Boggy Sand seawall
At its first meeting since applying for a judicial review to halt plans to replace a controversial seawall and cabana on Boggy Sand Road in West Bay, members of the National Conservation Council have ratified the decision to take the legal action.
Test case will determine power of Conservation Council
A controversial project to rebuild a cabana and seawall at the water’s edge on Boggy Sand Road is set to become a test case for the powers of Cayman’s National Conservation Council.
Multi-million dollar East End condo development application adjourned
A $9 million East End condo development application has been deferred by the Central Planning Authority for the second time, over concerns about density issues.
CPA adjourns Foster’s supermarket expansion application
An application to expand the Foster’s Republix store in West Bay has been deferred by the Central Planning Authority, to allow the supermarket chain to revise plans to relocate a 100-year-old house to make way for a parking lot.
Dart beach access battle heard publicly in court
A hearing into an application by Dart to relocate two beach access paths to make way for an extension of its West Bay Road tunnel was heard in open court for the first time on Friday.
$9 million East End development to return to CPA
An application for the construction of a $9 million condo development in East End is expected to return to the Central Planning Authority on Wednesday, 13 Oct.
CPA rejects $118.5 million Barkers redevelopment project
The Central Planning Authority has refused planning permission for a $118.5 million redevelopment project for Barkers Beach Resort.
CPA to hear $118.5 million Barkers redevelopment project
The Central Planning Authority will hear an application on Wednesday for a $118.5 million redevelopment project for Barkers Beach Resort.
Planning board explains decision to approve Boggy Sand seawall plan
The Central Planning Authority dismissed a directive from the Department of Environment, acting on behalf of the National Conservation Council, to reject a planning application to replace a seawall and cabana on Boggy Sand Road in West Bay because, it says, it had not received a 'lawful directive' from the NCC.
Boggy Sand seawall/cabana plan approved
The Central Planning Authority has approved an application to replace a cabana and a failing seawall at Boggy Sand Road in West Bay, despite a direction from the Department of Environment to reject the plan.
DoE directs planning authority to reject Boggy Sand cabana/seawall plan
The Department of Environment is directing the Central Planning Authority to reject plans for the demolition and replacement of a cabana and seawall on Boggy Sand Road in West Bay.
4-storey condo building approved for South Church Street
The Central Planning Authority has approved an application to build a four-storey condominium complex on South Church Street.
CPA to hear West Bay townhouse development application
The Central Planning Authority will hear an application on Wednesday for a $1.6 million townhouse development in West Bay on land that was cleared earlier this year without permission.
Neighbouring companies object to concrete-plant plans
Four companies in Industrial Park in George Town are objecting to an application by National Cement Ltd. to modify plans relating to a concrete batching plant in the area.
CPA turns down application to clear mangrove area
The Central Planning Authority has rejected an application by K&B Ltd. to clear mangrove land near an area where illegal clearing had earlier been carried out.
10-storey hotel approved for George Town
The Central Planning Authority has given the green light for the construction of an $80 million 10-storey hotel in central George Town.
Most of planning board replaced
The government has replaced all but one of the members of the Central Planning Authority.
CPA to consider 10-storey hotel in George Town
The Central Planning Authority is this week expected to hear an application for planning permission for a 10-storey hotel called One GT in downtown George Town.
CPA approves land clearing for site of new Health City hospital
The Central Planning Authority has given Health City Cayman Islands the green light to clear and fill a 3.44 acre plot which will be used for its new multi-million dollar hospital in George Town.
CPA approves Aster Cayman Medcity and $18M apartment complex
The Central Planning Authority has approved an application by Aster Cayman MedCity for a 40-acre planned area development at the site of the proposed hospital at the junction of the Esterley Tibbetts Highway and Batabano Road in West Bay.
$18M apartment complex planned for turtle nesting beach in West Bay
The National Conservation Council is calling for measures to be put in place to protect turtle nests on a West Bay beach where internet investor Frank Schilling has applied to build an $18 million, 27-apartment development.
Supports CPA decisions to reject development plans
Great news that the interests of the Caymanian people are being served. That the Central Planning Authority has rejected plans for a West Bay...
OfReg denies bias against lower-emission fuels
The Utility Regulation and Competition Office issued a statement Sunday refuting suggestions made in a Refuel gas station planning application that the regulatory body did not support projects that supply lower-emission fuel to local consumers.
First gas station on Esterley Tibbetts gets green light
ReFuel has been granted planning permission to build a gas station on the Esterley Tibbetts Highway. It will be the first time a petrol station will be opened on the road which stretches from George Bay to West Bay.
CPA rejects West Bay 4-storey apartment block
The Central Planning Authority has refused planning permission to a four-storey, 30-apartment development on North West Point Road in West Bay.
Central Planning Authority denies Dart helipad application
The Central Planning Authority has denied an application by Arboretum Services Ltd., a company connected to Dart, to construct a helipad in North Side.
Red Bay 100-lot development approved
The Central Planning Authority has approved a major new housing development in Red Bay.
CUC presents natural gas plan behind closed doors
The Caribbean Utilities Company gave the Central Planning Authority a private presentation Wednesday of its plans to introduce natural gas as an alternative energy source to Cayman.
Dart’s Hotel Indigo gets building approval
The Central Planning Authority on Wednesday approved the planning application for Dart's new 10-storey hotel near Seven Mile Beach.
Splash park planned for Kimpton
The Central Planning Authority has approved a plan for a children’s splash park at the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa, which will be open to both the public and hotel guests.
Update: Planning board approves hydroponic farm application
A company called Botanic Farms is seeking planning permission to open a hydroponic farm, which will include a shop, storage and packaging areas, greenhouse buildings and water tanks.
Appeal against hotel halted pending judicial review
Opponents of a planned seven-storey hotel on Seven Mile Beach, who are appealing the Central Planning Authority's approval of the development, are applying for a judicial review to enable new evidence to be presented at an upcoming Planning Appeals Tribunal hearing.
$90 million apartment complex for Seven Mile Beach
A $90 million three-storey apartment complex and self storage facility along the Seven Mile Beach stretch gets the greenlight from Central Planning Authority.
CPA’s Balboa Beach decisions to be appealed
The controversy surrounding work at the Balboa Beach site along the George Town waterfront continues to escalate, as the landowner gets ready to appeal one of the Central Planning Authority's recent decisions on the development.
CPA shoots down Westin’s 10-storey building application
The Central Planning Authority on Wednesday refused an application for a 10-storey hotel and other facilities at the existing Westin hotel site, on West Bay Road.
CPA gives green light for new gas station in West Bay
The Central Planning Authority has granted permission for the construction of a new Rubis gas station off Batabano Road in West Bay.
DoE yet to approve plan for removal of ironshore at FIN
The Department of Environment has not yet given the go-ahead for work to start on removing parts of the ironshore to create a saltwater tidal pool at the FIN development on South Church Street.
Balboa Beach granted after-the-fact approval for building on ironshore
The Central Planning Authority has returned mixed results to the owners of Balboa Beach, on the George Town waterfront, who were seeking after-the-fact approval after building a concrete slab on ironshore, and permission to fill in a portion of submerged coastal land at the site.
Mangroves cleared while protection plan awaits Cabinet approval
The Department of Environment says unapproved mangrove-forest clearing is a problem they are not authorised to act on.
Work on Public Beach wall nears completion
The concrete wall bordering Seven Mile Public Beach along West Bay Road has neared completion despite public outcry over its height.
Neighbours object to Lacovia redevelopment
Plans to demolish and redevelop one of Cayman’s oldest condos, Lacovia, have been approved by the Central Planning Authority, despite objections from neighbouring properties.
Marriott resort seeks to regain its beach
The Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort has applied for a coastal works licence to re-establish the eroded beach in front of its Seven Mile...
Apartment complex approved for West Bay
The Central Planning Authority has approved an application from The Meadows Ltd. Group to build 113 apartments on Batabano Road in West Bay.
In defence of the Public Beach wall
The board of the Central Planning Authority read your article titled, ‘Wall goes up near Public Beach,’ dated 2 Dec. 2019, and write to...
Outcry over Seven Mile Public Beach wall
Vandals have publicised their objections to a wall being constructed by Seven Mile Public Beach, calling for it to be taken down.
Airport runway extension approved
An extension of the runway at Owen Roberts International Airport has been approved by the Central Planning Authority.
John Gray project given green light
A $40 million plan to complete the new John Gray High School campus was approved by the Central Planning Authority Wednesday.
Road widenings planned to tackle traffic woes
Two major thoroughfares connecting the eastern districts to George Town may soon be widened in efforts to alleviate traffic congestion, according to Central Planning Authority documents and a government press release.
Turtle impact concerns persist with Beach Bay resort
Plans to construct a resort hotel at Beach Bay, a primary habitat for turtle nesting, continued to stir debate on Wednesday.
Neighbours outline objections to Beach Bay resort
Around 40 neighbouring residents spelled out some of their objections to a 125-room Mandarin Oriental hotel and condo development in Beach Bay during a meeting of the Central Planning Authority Wednesday.
7‑storey hotel approved for Seven Mile Beach
The Central Planning Authority has approved an application for a $20 million, seven-storey hotel on the northern end of Seven Mile Beach.
Divetech denied permit for new location
The Central Planning Authority has turned down a request by Divetech to expand its operations to a residential property just north of its current location at the Lighthouse complex in West Bay.
New Planning Authority board more diverse
A newly announced board for the Cayman Islands Central Planning Authority took a step closer to the diversity called for in an audit on the agency released in January.
Proposal for East End chicken farm development rejected
An application for an $800,000 chicken farm in the East End has been refused by the Central Planning Authority.
Traffic, building heights dominate public concerns
Traffic congestion and high-density tourism development were among the key concerns highlighted during the consultation period for Cayman’s new development plan.
Six condo projects approved ahead of stamp duty change
Six new apartment complexes were given the green light Friday after the Central Planning Authority convened a special meeting to allow developers a chance to have their applications reviewed before a “loophole” allowing stamp duty reductions is closed.
Dart is granted 3-D parcel for Camana Bay Tunnel
The Dart group has been granted permission to create a three-dimensional parcel above its tunnel on the Esterley Tibbetts Highway.
New restaurants, retail outlets planned for Grand Harbour
Plans for a new $30 million development in Grand Harbour, including homes, shops, restaurants, a café and a bakery have been submitted to the Central Planning Authority.
