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Planning Application Process

Eligibility

Any owner of immovable property situated within the Sovereign Base Areas  (SBAs) may apply for planning permission to develop their property

For new developments within the SBAs, intended to accommodate commercial, business, industrial or other non-residential purposes, you are advised to first visit the below information available on this website:

  1. Business Licence Application Process/Renewal and Change of Business Details Notification Processes
  2. List of Allowable Business Types
Procedure 
A person interested in securing such planning permission, should:

1.  

Complete and submit an appropriate Planning Application form, upon payment of a calculated fee.

 

Types of Planning Application Forms:

EA1 Building Development
EA1a Building Development – Planning Surety
EA2 Land Division or Road Construction
EA3 Mine or Quarry Privilege
EA4 Government Departments Development
EA5 Change of Use
EA6 Extension of Temporary Planning Permit
EA9 Planning Permit Requirement
EA11 Extension of Planning Permit Validity Time

Each Planning Application form includes full details and documentation that must be included or enclosed. 

2.   Once the application is submitted, the applicant will receive a reference number for the application. This number should be used for all correspondence in relation to the planning application.
   
3.   The application will be considered by the competent authorities of the Republic of Cyprus and the SBAs and a decision made on whether to approve or reject it. 
   
4.   The applicant will be notified of the decision on their application by the Department of Town Planning and Housing.
   
5.   In case of a disagreement with any decision taken, by the Planning Authority, in respect of an application, the applicant may file for an Administrative Review, by the Administrator of the Sovereign Base Areas, through the Ministry of Interior of the Republic, within a period of thirty (30) days from the date the decision was communicated to them. For the examination of the Administrative Review, the applicant must pay, in advance, to the District Town Planning and Housing Office, the appropriate fees stipulated under the Town and Country Planning legislation of the Sovereign Base Areas and attach a copy of the receipt to the Administrative Review documents submitted. 
   
 
Important Note:
 

No Planning Permit holder is entitled to proceed with carrying out the permitted development unless they first secure a relevant Building Permit from the appropriate Local Authority (local District Administration Office or Municipal Council).

 
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