Topic: Central Planning Authority
Barefoot Beach eco-resort gets planning approval
The Central Planning Authority announced approval of the construction of a new eco-resort on Barefoot Beach in East End on Thursday.
Beach Bay residents caught off guard by hotel planning application
After years of planning, a proposal for a $200 million, 10-storey hotel in Bodden Town has been submitted to the Central Planning Authority and will be heard in an upcoming meeting.
Casas in the sky: First ‘air parcels’ approved in Cayman Islands
Owning a little piece of the rock has long been part of the Caymanian dream. Now, for the first time, homeowners can buy a slice of the sky.
New 74-home canalfront development planned
The first phase of a new 74-home development in the Seven Mile Beach Corridor has been approved by the Central Planning Authority.
New housing project approved in George Town
A new housing development on the edge of George Town has been given the green light by the Central Planning Authority.
Protesters prevail as 10-storey hotel project rejected
Plans for a 10-storey business hotel at the “tranquil” north end of Seven Mile Beach have been rejected after an unprecedented number of objections to the proposal.
EDITORIAL – Building trust in public boards
The Central Planning Authority, in particular, wields considerable power and influence. Appropriately, it has taken meaningful steps toward transparency in recent years, but as an Auditor General’s report released early this year also noted, the work is far from over.
Miller: Central Planning Authority should vote in public
Deliberations and votes by the Central Planning Authority should be held in public, Public Accounts Committee Chairman Ezzard Miller said at a meeting of his committee on Wednesday.
Beach bar proposal turned down for East End
The Central Planning Authority has rejected plans for a beachside bar and restaurant in East End.
10-story hotel application adjourned
Plans for a $20 million, 10-story hotel on the northern end of Seven Mile Beach have attracted a slew of objections from neighboring residents who have labeled it “cheap and nasty.”
Auditor calls for more diversity on Central Planning Authority
Auditors have raised concerns that the membership of the Central Planning Authority is made up largely of developers.
Public’s input sought on development plan
Government is seeking public input on a new development plan for Grand Cayman.
East End chicken farm plan denied
After approving plans in May to build an $800,000 commercial poultry farm in East End, on Wednesday the Central Planning Authority refused similar plans to build the same farm on a different piece of land – despite the new land being farther away from fresh groundwater that was at risk of being contaminated under the original plans.
Ten-story condos approved for Seven Mile Beach
A new, 10-story condominium project has been approved for Seven Mile Beach, continuing the shift toward taller buildings in Grand Cayman’s main tourist district.
WaterMark condos approved for Seven Mile Beach
The Central Planning Authority has approved plans for a $177 million, 10-story luxury condo complex on Seven Mile Beach.
Reshaping of Dart’s coastal land progresses
Bulldozers are sculpting and reshaping a large area of land bordering Seven Mile Beach as the Dart group makes headway on a series of projects.
George Town hotel can go 7 stories
Lawmakers have approved a change in planning rules that will allow for a hotel of up to seven stories to be built along the northern George Town waterfront.
Council emphasizes concern over festival site decision
The Central Planning Authority’s decision to approve the Dart group’s plans for a festival site without considering environmental implications may not be legal, according to Gina Ebanks-Petrie, director of the Department of Environment.
Cayman International School expansion approved
Plans for a $45 million expansion that will double the size of the Cayman International School were approved by the Central Planning Authority Wednesday.
West Bay condo development approved
Plans for an $8 million, 60-unit condo development in West Bay have been approved by the Central Planning Authority.
Large chicken farm approved in East End
Plans for an $800,000 commercial poultry farm of up to 10,000 chickens in East End have been approved, despite concerns about the method of farming intended for the site.
Cranes will create multi-story container tower
Unable to expand outwards, Cayman’s Cargo Distribution Centre is expanding upward. A $5.6 million project, currently under way, will allow the Port Authority to stack shipping containers seven stories high, ensuring the Grand Cayman has enough storage capacity for the next 20 years, according to port director Clement Reid.
Enterprise City campus first phase approved
A $39 million plan for the first phase of the Cayman Enterprise City campus was approved by the Central Planning Authority this week.
Doggie day care center concept drives neighbors barking mad
Plans for a “doggie day care center” on land close to the airport have been rejected by the Central Planning Authority after neighbors raised concerns about noise pollution.
Beach upgrades, slots for vendors approved
Plans for upgrades to Public Beach, including volleyball and beach soccer courts, as well as huts for beach vendors and designated spots for food trucks, were approved this week.
Dart tunnel extension approved
The Dart group’s plans to extend the new West Bay Road underpass have been approved at the second attempt – paving the way for a five-star hotel project that could bridge the road.
Mental health facility approved
Plans for a cluster of cottages to be developed as a residential mental health facility have been approved by the Central Planning Authority.
Rum Point luxury condo project aims to tap into island’s eastern promise
A luxury condo project planned for Rum Point could lead a new wave of tourism development in the eastern districts, according to developer Joe Imparato.
New homes and retail plaza approved
Plans for a $25 million plaza on West Bay Road, featuring a mix of shops, restaurants and apartments have been approved by the Central Planning Authority. The Grove will feature six buildings surrounding a landscaped park and courtyard, according to architect Robert Johnson.
10-story pageant beach hotel approved
Plans for a 10-story, five-star resort at the site of the old Pageant Beach hotel were approved by the Central Planning Authority Wednesday.
East End shooting range approved
Plans for a $1.45 million commercial shooting range in East End have been given the green light by the Central Planning Authority.
Dart revives Camana Bay hotel plan
The Dart group has revived plans for a five-star hotel on Seven Mile Beach – incorporating the current site of the Royal Palms bar.
EDITORIAL – ‘Matchstick homes’: A clear and present danger in Cayman
To prevent future conflagrations – and possible deadly tragedies – officials from relevant departments must step up to ensure that every dwelling in these islands is safe for human habitation.
Healing domes planned for hurricane-hit Mariners Cove
A new beachfront “healing resort” featuring dome-shaped guest villas is planned for the old Mariners Cove site in Prospect, which was swept away during Hurricane Ivan.
Dart makes new tunnel extension bid
The Dart group has submitted a new application to extend the length of the tunnel it is building on West Bay Road.
Planning Authority explains Dart tunnel denial
The Dart group failed to demonstrate sufficient reason to justify extending the underpass it is building on West Bay Road, the Central Planning Authority wrote in a single-line explanation of its decision to reject the application.
Plans for new homes and retail plaza on West Bay Road
Plans for a new plaza on West Bay Road, featuring restaurants, shops and apartments, have sparked opposition among condominium owners on Seven Mile Beach.
Dart tunnel expansion denied
The Central Planning Authority has rejected the Dart group’s plan to expand the length of an overpass it is building on West Bay Road.
EDITORIAL: Planning for – and embracing – a trajectory of growth
When talk turns to development, most people immediately think of its physical manifestations – new buildings, landscaping, or associated amenities.
Planning statistics show ‘explosion’ in development
Grand Cayman is in the midst of an unprecedented development boom, with more high value planning applications approved in 2017 than ever before.
Dart’s tunnel expansion hits roadblock
The Dart group’s plans to expand the size of an underpass, currently under construction on West Bay Road, is facing opposition on two fronts.
Ten-story luxury condos approved on Seven Mile Beach
A 10-story luxury condominium complex has been approved for the southern end of Seven Mile Beach, ending a four-year legal struggle over the height of buildings in Grand Cayman’s central tourism zone.
450 room Pageant Beach hotel gets initial approval
The Central Planning Authority has granted outline approval for the Howard Hospitality Group’s proposed $300 million Pageant Beach hotel, according to minutes from the body’s Sept. 27 meeting.
Plans unveiled for $300 million Pageant Beach hotel
With two 10-floor towers sporting some 450 rooms, a spa, restaurant, boardwalk, six swimming pools and other amenities, the proposed $300 million Pageant Beach hotel will be a “jewel for the community,” according to project architect Mike Stroh.
Pageant Beach hotel development hearing delayed by technicality
Four developers and their attorney, seven objectors and their attorney, three members of the public and the Central Planning Authority board packed into a conference room on the second floor of the Government Administration Building on Wednesday.
For first time ever, Cayman’s planning meetings open to the public
For the first time in their history, the two Cayman Islands boards that control development and planning decisions are allowing the general public to attend their meetings. The decision was made public during a Wednesday meeting of the Legislative Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee.
$3 million beach club planned for central George Town
A $3 million project to bring a tiki-style restaurant, beach club and water sports center to the George Town waterfront goes before the Central Planning Authority on Wednesday.
DOE: No environmental studies for 2 new hotels
Two new hotel projects planned for Grand Cayman will not be required to go through Environmental Impact Assessments before being granted planning approval. Director of the Department of Environment Gina Ebanks-Petrie said Wednesday that the department would offer its opinion to the Central Planning Authority on the projects but would not require either developer to go through the extra step of an independent study.
60-unit boutique hotel planned for George Town
A 60-unit boutique hotel is planned on the site of the old Treehouse restaurant opposite Kirk supermarket in George Town.
Government approves Smith Cove purchase; Pageant Beach eyed
The Cayman Islands Cabinet has approved the purchase of property adjacent to Smith Cove public beach for US$5.4 million (CI$4.4 million), Planning Minister Kurt Tibbetts said Wednesday. The price is about US$1.2 million more than a private developer bought the same parcel of land for in 2015.
Waterfront row continues as development approval quashed
Construction work on a new tourism development on the George Town waterfront appears to be continuing, despite the Planning Appeals Tribunal’s decision to quash permission for the project.
After Smith Cove ‘saved,’ is battle for Barkers next?
Just days after sealing a deal to buy part of Smith Cove, government is facing calls to purchase another piece of oceanfront real estate to protect it from a planned development. A private landowner is going before the Central Planning Authority on Wednesday.
Police: Mobile homes abandoned ‘for years’
Two mobile homes that police said had been abandoned for at least two years burned in a fire in North Side district late last week.
Plans approved for new hospice facility
Plans have been approved for Cayman HospiceCare’s new $2.5 million, four-bedroom facility on West Bay Road, paving the way for construction on the community funded project to begin before the end of the year.
Housing development approved despite beach concerns
Plans for 19 new homes and a man-made beach bordering the marine park in George Town have been given the go-ahead by the Central Planning Authority.
Plans approved for new gas supply business
A new business selling propane as a power source for homes in the Cayman Islands could be up and running early next year, after being granted planning permission for a storage facility.
Water park planned for George Town
Plans have been submitted for a water park, bar and cafeteria-style restaurant in downtown George Town.
Golf course approved despite calls for environmental study
A multimillion-dollar project to build a 27-hole golf course in the eastern districts was granted planning approval this week, despite calls for an environmental impact assessment to be carried out before work begins.
Tall buildings not comical
Your cartoon last week would be more humorous if I were not living next to a five-story (actually seven-story) project.
Church versus state in unique planning battle
After being refused planning permission for a house of God, a Cayman Islands church is seeking compensation from the Central Planning Authority.
New dive resort approved for West Bay
Plans for a new $3 million dive resort in West Bay have been approved despite strong objections from a neighboring dive facility.
EDITORIAL – The height of government regulatory folly
The level of precision, conscientiousness and coordination that goes into the creation of a building is truly remarkable. It’s too bad that our public officials cannot be bothered to exercise an equivalent amount of attention to detail when formulating laws and discharging duties.
Expansion plans ahead for Health City
Health City Cayman Islands will invest $25 million in infrastructure in 2016, and as much as another $100 million in 2017 and 2018, all drawn from private sources.
In Memoriam: Obituaries of 2015
Obituaries of nine people who died in 2015 and who received Queen's Honours during their lifetime.
Top stories of 2015: The year of the report
The theme for government in 2015 may well have been “The Year of the
Report.” Ministers and civil servants have been going through a yearlong
review of the EY Report, which calls for numerous government reforms.
Top stories of 2015: Dart's grand plans change Cayman landscape
The current and future plans of the Dart group continued to alter Cayman’s landscape in significant ways in 2015.
Ironwood moving forward, no road deal
The $365 million Ironwood golf resort project will move forward without a final agreement on a highway extension previously viewed as a deal breaker for the development.
Ironwood will seek planning approval early next year for phase one of the resort, featuring retirement homes for affluent baby boomers situated around an Arnold Palmer-designed PGA Championship golf course.
Golf resort now apartment complex
First sold to investors as a luxury housing development around a golf course, a long-discussed project near Rum Point has gone through another metamorphosis as it works its way through the planning process.
Enterprise City campus gets zoning approval
Zoning approval has been granted for Cayman Enterprise City’s proposed campus on a 70-acre site in South Sound.
UCCI awards highest honor to three citizens
While UCCI’s 2015 commencement celebrated the hard work of dozens of its graduates, the highest form of recognition bestowed at the October ceremony was reserved for three of Cayman’s most notable contributors.
Auditor 'disappointed' in planning board reappointments
Cayman’s outgoing Auditor General Alastair Swarbrick said he was “disappointed” to learn the members of the Central Planning Authority and the Sister Islands Development Control Board were reappointed following a damning audit released by his office earlier this year.
