Residential Land vs Field

[hopefulhousebuilder]

We recently purchased a parcel of residential land with 35% building density.

The description of the land on the title deed is "Field Garden" but on the DLS portal it is H3 residential land. It was advertised as residential land.

Can we now just apply for planning permission to build a house?

[Pantheman]

We recently purchased a parcel of residential land with 35% building density.

The description of the land on the title deed is "Field Garden" but on the DLS portal it is H3 residential land. It was advertised as residential land.

Can we now just apply for planning permission to build a house?

Yes

[Ynella]

It seems like you should be good to go with applying for planning permission, especially since it’s listed as H3 residential on the DLS portal. I’d recommend reaching out to your local council just to double-check any specific requirements they might have because of the "Field Garden" designation on the title.

[Pantheman]

It seems like you should be good to go with applying for planning permission, especially since it’s listed as H3 residential on the DLS portal. I’d recommend reaching out to your local council just to double-check any specific requirements they might have because of the "Field Garden" designation on the title.

There is no need, councils are not the ones who determine this. A H3 zone is residential period and you will be granted a permit.

[Wojtec320]

If your land is listed as H3, it’s residential, and with 35% building density, you should be good for a house. Just double-check local planning regulations to ensure there are no hidden restrictions. You can apply for the planning permit.

It’s always smart to consult a local architect. Cyprus has its "legal quirks"—better safe than sorry

[hopefulhousebuilder]

Thanks for your replies, that gives us some confidence. We have asked for quotes form 4 architects and they have all told us different things!

I think the confusion may lie in the land being described as "field/garden". Will this ever be updated to "residential land"?

Also, the land has 2 numbers on the DLS portal. One is 300 and something and the other 1209. Can anyone throw any light on this?

[Nigel Howarth]

Also, the land has 2 numbers on the DLS portal. One is 300 and something and the other 1209. Can anyone throw any light on this?

If you contact me with details on this Title Deed image image highlighted in yellow, I'll check the DLS database.

Regards

[Pantheman]

Thanks for your replies, that gives us some confidence. We have asked for quotes form 4 architects and they have all told us different things!

I think the confusion may lie in the land being described as "field/garden". Will this ever be updated to "residential land"?

Also, the land has 2 numbers on the DLS portal. One is 300 and something and the other 1209. Can anyone throw any light on this?

The two numbers refer to the plot numbers. The old or original would be the 1209 and the new will be 300.

I don't understand what these architects have said, but, the description on the title deed is not relevant. If it is zoned as H3 then you should be good to go.

Where are you located??

[Nigel Howarth]

Hi Pan

hopefulhousebuilder sent me a copy of the Title Deed.

The land is zoned H3 (residential) and I sorted out the plot numbers, but I thought it was two plots that had been merged.

I was thinking, the edict on no planning permission for one & two property builds kicks in today. Presumably that means that hopefulhousebuilder only needs building permit(s)?

Cheers,

[Pantheman]

Hi Pan

hopefulhousebuilder sent me a copy of the Title Deed.

The land is zoned H3 (residential) and I sorted out the plot numbers, but I thought it was two plots that had been merged.

I was thinking, the edict on no planning permission for one & two property builds kicks in today. Presumably that means that hopefulhousebuilder only needs building permit(s)?

Cheers,

Nigel,

Sometimes, they just update the older numbers, unless the land was divided and they give separate numbers. I suspect it is just the former.

Even if the new ruling kicks in today, there are some criteria to make it applicable, but his architect will be in a better position to advise on this, since he will be the one taking the responsibility!!!!

[tom.want]

We recently purchased a parcel of residential land with 35% building density.

The description of the land on the title deed is "Field Garden" but on the DLS portal it is H3 residential land. It was advertised as residential land.

Can we now just apply for planning permission to build a house?

Yes

If your parcel is land locked, you also need access from a public road or right-of-way if I am not mistaken.

[tom.want]

Even if the new ruling kicks in today, there are some criteria to make it applicable, but his architect will be in a better position to advise on this, since he will be the one taking the responsibility!!!!

I still didn't understand if the no-planning-permit rule applies to anything which is zoned residential or only to fully developed building plots with road, water and electricity sorted out (as stated in some other thread).
If it is the second option then that exactely is the different legal status of a devloped plot? Is there even such a concept in the law?
Anybody got a link to Greek paragraphs of the law?

[tom.want]

I still didn't understand if the no-planning-permit rule applies to anything which is zoned residential or only to fully developed building plots with road, water and electricity sorted out (as stated in some other thread).
If it is the second option then that exactely is the different legal status of a devloped plot? Is there even such a concept in the law?
Anybody got a link to Greek paragraphs of the law?

I just saw a new post which outlines a list of conditions: https://www.news.cyprus-property-buyers ... d=00169257

There does not seem to be a differentiation between residential zoned land and building plot. I'll continue the discussion in the other thread dedicated to the subject: https://www.cyprus-property-buyers.com/ ... =18&t=2638

[Nigel Howarth]

A building plot (οικόπεδο) must have water & electricity to the edge of the plot, a pavement, road access and located in a residential zone.

Residential land must be located in a residential zone.

You can find details of the planning regs on the cylaw.org website.

[hopefulhousebuilder]

Hi all, just an update on our situation.

Last summer we bought a piece of land in residential H3 zone on the edge of a mountain village. There are adjacent properties. I asked for advice on this forum and the general consensus was we could go directly to applying for a planning permit.

However, our architect said that first we need to have the land designated as a 'building plot' and the first step was to apply for "demarcation" of the land. He said it would take up to 3 months. The application was submitted on 1st Nov.

Today we rang the DLS in Limassol to check on progress of opur application and were told to phone back at the END OF THE YEAR!! We are staggered. We had hoped to start building this summer and that now seems impossible....