Central Planning Authority (CPA)

The Central Planning Authority (CPA) is a statutory authority appointed by Cabinet to oversee and review the physical development of Grand Cayman. The primary function of the CPA is to prepare development plans and ensure that development proposals conform to the plan.

The Authority’s role is defined by law as "to secure consistency and continuity in the framing and execution of a comprehensive policy approved by Cabinet. With respect to the use and development of the land in the islands which this law applies in accordance with the Development Plan for the Islands." The Authority consists of 13 members representing all six electoral districts. The Chairman of the Development Control Board is automatically a member of the CPA.

CPA Members (2007 / 2008)

CPA Members Names (2007 / 2008)

1. Mr. Dalkeith Bothwell - Chairman (West Bay)

2. Mr. Arden Parsons (West Bay)

3. Mr. Eldon Rankine (George Town)

4. Mr. Attlee Bodden (West Bay)

5. Mr. Robert Watler (Bodden Town)

6. Mr. Ray Hydes (Bodden Town)

7. Mr. Arek Joseph

8. Mr. Rex Miller (North Side)

9.  Mr. Trent McCoy (North Side)

10. Mr. Fred Whittaker (Bodden Town)

11. Mr. Darrell Ebanks (George Town)

12. Mr. Owen Rankine (East End)

13. Mr. Ernie Hurlston (Cayman Brac), not pictured

Officers

14. Mr. Kenneth Ebanks (Executive Secretary, Director of Planning)

15. Mr. Ron Sanderson (Assistant Director of Current Planning)