Guide

Urban Design Guidelines for Victoria (Revolution Avenue, Quincy Street & Independence Avenue)

This document provides comprehensive urban design guidelines for key streets in Victoria, focusing on building heights, land use, architectural style, façade alignment, and landscaping. It aims to guide sustainable development while preserving the cultural character, improving pedestrian experience, and managing traffic and urban growth within the city centre.

Attic and Raised Attic Guidelines

This document outlines definitions, design considerations, and permitted dimensions for attic and raised attic constructions in Seychelles. It provides guidance on roof pitch, structural requirements, and minimum headroom standards to ensure safe and compliant attic development.

Marie Jeanne Estate House Extension Guidelines

This document provides guidance for homeowners on extending houses within Marie Jeanne Estate, ensuring developments are structured, consistent, and compliant with planning standards. It outlines different house types and recommended extension options to support safe and well-planned development within the estate.

Ex St. Ange Estate House Extension Guidelines

This document provides guidance for homeowners on extending houses within Ex St. Ange Estate, ensuring developments are well-planned, consistent, and compliant with planning standards. It outlines recommended extension types and design considerations to maintain the overall character and aesthetics of the estate.

Coco Rouge Estate House Extension Guidelines

This document provides guidance for homeowners on extending houses within the Coco Rouge Estate, ensuring developments are consistent, well-planned, and compliant with planning standards. It outlines acceptable extension types and design considerations to maintain the overall character and functionality of the estate.

Ile Perseverance House Extension Guidelines

This document provides guidelines for extending semi-detached and terraced houses on Ile Perseverance, addressing housing demand and land constraints. It sets design and construction standards to ensure safe, consistent, and compliant extensions that integrate with existing structures and infrastructure.

Perseverance Boundary Walls Guidelines

This document outlines design and construction standards for boundary walls in Ile Perseverance residential areas. It sets limits on wall height, placement, materials, and aesthetics to ensure safety, consistency, and compliance with planning regulations.

Physical Development Guidelines for Small Scale Businesses

This document provides planning guidelines to support the development of small-scale businesses in Seychelles, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and land transport requirements. It outlines key standards such as workforce limits, parking provisions, and operational conditions to promote sustainable and community-friendly business activities.

Creole Architecture Guidelines for La Digue

This document provides design guidance for residential buildings on La Digue, promoting the preservation and integration of traditional Creole architectural styles. It highlights key features such as roof forms, materials, ventilation, and verandas to ensure new developments respect the island’s cultural character and identity.

Guidance on Property Acquisition by Non-Seychellois

Rules and procedures for Non-Seychellois acquiring immovable property in Seychelles, including eligibility, sanction fees, property value thresholds, and required documentation.

Tourism Villas & Non-Seychellois Ownership Policy (2013)

Guidelines on villa development, ownership, and sales in tourism resorts, with regulations for Non-Seychellois ownership, lease terms, taxes, and rental agreements.

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