Classes of Information

The Department of Planning maintains files related to Planning and Building Control applications, as well as Policy Development records and Administration records. Most of these files are maintained in hard copy, although some recent applications may also contain electronic (PDF) files, such as building plans. FOI applicants are encouraged to state the Block and Parcel information for the subject parcel they are interested in prior to making an application, as this is one of the key ways we can search for a file.

Published Information
The Department’s website contains application forms, Central Planning Authority minutes, meeting schedules, applicable laws and regulations, contact information, annual reports and Department credit card history. We recommend that FOI applicants first consult the website to determine whether or not the information they are looking for has already been published.
Annual Report
Authorities & Boards
Budget
Budget statements for the Department of Planning can be found on the Cayman Islands Government website (www.gov.ky)
Complaints Procedure

If you need to make a complaint or provide any type of feedback, please email dopfeedback@gov.ky.  Please include relevant information such as: date of the issue, block and parcel, relevant staff member (if applicable) and nature of the issue.

Credit Card Statements

In the interest of promoting transparency, The Department of Planning provides records below on all credit card transactions made on the Government-issued card since 2014.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Find some of the most frequently asked questions, and typical answers we respond with on our FAQs page. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Forms, Info Sheets & Guides
The Department of Planning has various application forms and guidance documents for many processes.
Legislation
All Laws and Regulations that guide the Central Planning Authority, Development Control Board, Electrical Board of Examiners and Department of Planning.

Planning & Building Permit Applications
The current status of building permit applications can be determined through the Department of Planning’s  Online Planning System.

Summary statistics are compiled in each year’s Annual Report (see above).

Permits issued by Building Control are listed monthly on our website in the Build Section.

Press Releases
Department of Planning related press releases can be found through Government Information Services (GIS) on www.gov.ky.