Welcome to the Department of Planning

Helping guide the growth and development of the Cayman Islands

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Planning Notices
CPA Meetings
building COdes
File REquest
DCB Meetings
POLICIES
Development Enforcement
PLanning Checklist

Notices & Reminders

Plumber Exam Dates

Jun 12, 2023

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE 2023 PLUMBER EXAMS WILL BE HELD ON: • FRIDAY MARCH 31ST 2023 AT 2:00PM • FRIDAY JUNE 30TH 2023 AT 2:00PM • FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH 2023 AT 2:00PM • FRIDAY DECEMBER 8TH 2023 AT 9:00 AM

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Construction Operations Plan Guidelines and Templates

May 22, 2023

The Department of Planning has prepared a Guidelines document and Templates to assist builders and developers when preparing their Construction Operations Plans. These documents can be found below: Construction Operations Plans - Guidelines...

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Your plan. Your future.

PlanCayman is the long-range comprehensive plan which will be used to guide physical development and the overall use of land on Grand Cayman.  Once complete PlanCayman will replace the 1997 Development Plan for Grand Cayman.

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Planning

Process
Policies
Application Infosheets
Planning Notices
Development Plan
Development Enforcement

Authorities & Boards

Central Planning Authority

This authority oversees and reviews the physical development of Grand Cayman.

Development Control Board

This authority oversee and review the physical development of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.

Builders' Board

This board oversees the registration of business entities and qualified individuals as Building Contractors in the Cayman Islands.

Electrical Board of Examiners

This board oversees the assignment and administration of licensing Electrical Contractors in the Cayman Islands.

Building

Building Codes
Guidance Notes
Policy Notes
Technical Bulletins
Permits Issued

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If you are planning to build, demolish, or renovate, you will need a building permit.  Here is the information you need to get started with your project whether big or small.

Knowledge Base

Laws & Regulations
Helpful Documentation
File Request
Professional Licences

Requirements and information regarding Builders' Board licences. 

Online Planning System

Apply for permits online, track permit-related reviews & inspections.

About Us

Our Focus
Announcements
Staff Directory
Job Opportunities
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Policy Development

Development Plan

Plan for the zoning and physical development of the Cayman Islands.

Draft Policies
Policy preparation, special reports, & policy revision recommendations.
PlanCayman
The long-range comprehensive plan to guide physical development for Grand Cayman.
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Approved Permits

Building Codes

CPA Agendas and Minutes