Topic: Department of Planning
Ombudsman urges change to ‘outdated’ planning postal notifications
The ombudsman says the planning department is committing maladministration by using an outdated postal system for planning notifications.
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.
33-year-old abandoned document outlined development plan for Little Cayman
More than three decades after a detailed document outlining policies and actions for development in Little Cayman was drawn up, residents of Cayman's smallest island are finding themselves repeating the exercise, and hope that this time, someone will listen.
Little Cayman residents call for more say in planning decisions
Residents of Little Cayman are calling for more transparency and the ability to have more input in the planning decisions for their island.
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.
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.
Developer proposes 10-storey apartment block in heart of George Town
Members of the public have until 10 Jan. to view architect drawings for a proposed 10-storey apartment block in the heart of Grand Cayman's capital.
Conservation council: Brac quarry damaging historic trail
A quarry in Cayman Brac, where quarrying work is taking place without planning permission, is damaging a boardwalk along the historic Salt Water Pond public trail, that was used in the 1932 hurricane to get people to safety, the National Conservation Council heard this week.
Government submits plans for new Cayman Brac high school
Architect plans for a new government high school and gymnasium on Cayman Brac have been submitted to the Central Planning Authority for public viewing.
Planning notice submitted for new kitchen at Calico Jack’s
A bid to revitalise the former Calico Jack's bar appears to be under way, with Dart submitting a planning notice to build a kitchen and restrooms at the venue, which closed down during the COVID crisis.
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.
Residents oppose proposed commercial building plans
A proposed two-storey commercial building is drawing objections from residents along Hirst Road who say the planned project has no place in a residential neighbourhood.
New online site aims to protect buried infrastructure
A new online platform has been launched to give contractors a heads-up on any crucial underground infrastructure before they break ground.
Planning Department to hold permit process session
The Department of Planning will host an information session on the planning application and permit process at the Family Life Centre this week.
Controversial sea wall removed
A sea wall that was built without planning permission has been removed after neighboring homeowners raised concerns.
Deadline looms for contractors to register with Builders Board
The deadline for general contractors to register under the new Builders Law is coming up at the end of the month, and many contractors still have not completed their applications with the Builders Board.
Mental health facility goes to Department of Planning
Architectural plans for Cayman’s first residential mental-health retreat, 54 beds in nine cottages on 15 acres in East End, are set to go to the Planning Department this month ahead of a scheduled summer 2018 groundbreaking.
Foster’s IGA plans Camana Bay move
Foster’s Food Fair IGA intends to open a new supermarket in Camana Bay, pending Planning Department approval for the new 60,000-square-foot store.
Developer and government at odds over ironshore
The Department of Planning and a local developer are at odds over shoreline modifications at the site of a future luxury condominium development in Rum Point. The Department of Planning has issued a stop order, and the developer, Joe Imparato, is seeking clarity and a resolution to the impasse.
