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Cayman Compass
Grand Hyatt construction on ironshore approved by Planning Authority
Ongoing construction on the ironshore at the site of the Grand Hyatt hotel project that has sparked outrage on social media and complaints to the Department of Environment in recent days were approved by the Central Planning Authority.
A spokesperson for Department of Environment (DoE) said, “Conservation officers recently responded to reports of construction activity occurring in the water at the new Hyatt hotel property (formerly Pageant Beach). Officers confirmed that the construction activity is taking place on the ironshore above the mean high-water mark and is being conducted within the approved planning permission for the site.”
Compass Media was then advised by the Department of Environment that further inquiries should be directed to the Department of Planning.
In the minutes of the Central Planning Authority (CPA) meeting held on 24 Jan. 2018, in which approval was granted, it is noted that “the proposed development does not comply with the minimum required setback from the high-water mark.”
