GOvernance

Central Planning Authority

The Central Planning Authority Board is a statutory authority appointed by Cabinet to oversee and review the physical development of Grand Cayman. 
Meetings
Members
Annual Reports
Oversight

The Role of the Central Planning Authority

Based on reviews and recommendations provided by the Department of Planning and other Government Agencies, the CPA decides whether to support or not support an application for Development and dictates any conditions of approval if applicable.

The enabling legislation for the formation and function of the CPA is the Development and Planning Act, 2021 and Development and Planning Regulations (2022 Revision).

Minutes & Agendas

Board Meetings

Meetings are held bi-weekly, on Wednesdays at 10 am in the Conference Room, 1st Floor, Government Administration Building. Public Meetings Rules of Procedure apply.

* Appendices and other supporting materials.

Authority Members

The Authority is made up of 13 members and the Executive Secretary is the Director of Planning, Mr. Haroon Pandohie.

To view Notice of Interest forms for each member, please contact the Commissions Secretariat.

Mr Ian Pairaudeau

Chairman

Mr Handel Whittaker

Deputy Chairman

Mr Joshua Bernard

Member 

Mr Gillard McLaughlin

Member 

Mr Charles Russell Jr.

Member

Mr Peterkin Berry

Member

Mr Peter Campbell

Member 

Mr Kenneth Ebanks

Member 

Ms Danette McLaughlin

Member 

Ms Shakina Bush

Member 

Ms Christine Maltman

Member 

Ms Celecia Bancroft

Member

Mr Ashton Bodden

Member

Mr Haroon Pandohie

Director of Planning, Executive Secretary

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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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
Contact Us

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