Topic: Central Planning Authority
Central Planning Authority approvals
The Central Planning Authority approved a number of projects during its meetings held 28 September, 12 October and 26 October, subject to various requirements stipulated by the Authority.
Midtown Plaza nearly at capacity
Roughly six months after coming on the market, Midtown Plaza is on the verge of being completely leased out.
US$2M renovations at Comfort Suites
Comfort Suites Seven Mile Beach is investing more than US$2 million in renovations to its rooms and facilities. The first phase involves updating 22 business rooms, improving the breakfast room, and adding a gym and private business centre. The second phase entails the complete remodelling of all of the property’s remaining rooms.
Lawmakers halt Emerald Sound project
The Emerald Sound development has been stopped in its tracks, at least for now.
Project reinvigorates landmark
An extensive renovation project is resurrecting a familiar landmark in West Bay on a building that formerly contained Spurgeon Ebanks’ hardware store in the early 1970’s and later the Republix Supermarket in the late 1990’s.
Gov’t begins South Sound Road land swap
Cabinet has not yet made a decision on the coastal works licence application for the proposed Emerald Sound development, but the National Roads Authority has initiated the process to enact one of the controversial aspects of the project, relocating South Sound Road.
George Town office building rising near cricket oval
Construction on a two-storey office building in George Town is rapidly nearing completion, as the 4,800-square-foot The Solution Centre is slated to open by the end of November.
Central Planning Authority approvals
The Central Planning Authority approved a number of projects during its meetings held 31 August and 14 September, subject to various requirements stipulated by the Authority.
Digital roundabout signs get green light
The Central Planning Authority has gratned planning permission to entertainment company DMS to erect three digital signs at the Grand Harbour roundabout, despite the National Roads Authority and the Planning Department raising concerns that the signs could distract drivers.
A look back at Fort George saga
Fort George lost a battle with a bulldozer in 1972, highlighting the need for development laws and resulting in the birth of the Cayman Islands Historical Society.
Emerald Sound plans gain approval
The Central Planning Authority has OK’d the controversial Emerald Sound development’s planning application, despite objections from South Sound residents, who promised to appeal the decision and fight the project to the highest levels of the judiciary if necessary.
Emerald Sound approved
The Central Planning Authority has approved
the controversial Emerald Sound development planning application.
Emerald Sound opponents not convinced
South Sound residents remain unconvinced that the controversial Emerald Sound development should go ahead.
Protest signs go up
Opponents to the Emerald Sound development in South Sound erected protest signs along the roadside on Wednesday.
Neighbours developing opposition to Emerald Sound plan
About 50 residents of South Sound and other opponents to the Emerald Sound development along South Sound Road met last week to discuss strategies to fight the proposed plan.
Residents object to housing plan
Residents opposed to the South Sound housing development in South Sound will meet Thursday night to formulate a plan of action against the project.
MLA Miller calls for inquiry into Premier
North Side legislator Ezzard Miller is calling on Cayman Islands Governor Duncan Taylor to launch a commission of inquiry into allegations of corruption against Premier McKeeva Bush.
CUC ups its ante for clean energy
Caribbean Utilities Company will pay producers of alternative energy more for electricity they generate under a revised buy-back scheme approved by the power company and electricity regulator.
‘Quarry’ plan rejected
The Central Planning Authority on Wednesday turned down an application
to remove 295,000 cubic yards of fill from the Beach Bay area in Lower
Valley, much to the relief of local residents.
