The Council for the Review of Exceptions announced by unanimous vote at its meeting today that it was postponing a decision on the unauthorized monastery at Cape Greco.
Eight letters and one opinion appear to have changed the facts presented to the members on October 16, when they had examined the issue.
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The Council cites numerous and significant new developments that have emerged since then, the most significant being the intention of the Holy Metropolis of Constantia and Ammochostos to make major changes to the plan it had originally submitted.
“It will make extensive modifications, and consequently to the application under review, by removing buildings that exceed 50% of the building coverage ratio. The letter also notes that the application will pertain solely to the construction of a monastery and a shelter for abused women and children. It will submit an independent scientific opinion.”
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The Council also notes that the Holy Metropolis of Constantia and Ammochostos submitted another opinion from specialized scientists the day before yesterday.
“The opinion is based on an assessment of the impacts on natural habitats and wildlife resulting from the completion and operation of the development in the Cape Greco area, and includes an assessment of the project’s impact on the integrity of Natura 2000 sites and an evaluation of the project in accordance with the relevant European Directive.”
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Construction of the Holy Monastery of Saints Ephraim and Catherine in 2024 had begun without an application having been submitted to secure the required urban planning and building permits.
The competent authorities intervened, compelling the Holy Metropolis to submit to the Exception Review Board an application for a permit granting an exemption from the provisions of the Local Plan for Paralimni, Ayia Napa, and Deryneia on March 20, 2024.
See the report by Neoklis Neokleous:
