District local authorities are now issuing building permits within 48 hours for low-risk developments of up to two residential units (Category A).
This is provided that applications were submitted before July 1, 2024 , and meet the streamlined checklist criteria.
In the first week of the decree’s implementation, Nicosia district self-governance organisations (Eoas) received 48 applications for fast-track approval.
This reflects strong interest from designers eager to expedite project timelines.