Appeal Decisions
The table below sets out all decisions issued by the Minister responsible for Planning on appeals against decisions of the Development Applications Board. Further details on each case can be found by clicking the link in the ‘Appeal Reference’ column. The decision letter issued by the Minister can be obtained by clicking the decision under the ‘Minister’s Decision’ column and further details on each case can be found by searching the reference number in the Department’s Customer Self Service portal. For more information on the appeals process please refer to the Department’s Procedure for Planning Appeals.
Appeal Decisions Issued by the Minister in 2025
Appeal Reference
Date of Decision
Site Location
Description of Proposal
DAB Decision
Minister's Decision
APPL0004-25
30 June
18 Band Room Lane, Pembroke
Proposed Demolition of Existing House to Create a New Two Storey Dwelling and Basement (2 Dwelling Units), Rock Cuts 4 Ft, New Retaining Walls – Max. Height 5 Ft, New Cesspit, Parking Area and Other Associated Works.
Refuse
APPL0005-25
30 June
18 Quarry Road, Hamilton
Proposed Temporary Storage, Assembly Laydown Area and Site Access
Refuse
APPL0007-25
30 June
30 Orchard Grove, Pembroke
Proposed Demolition of Low Level Wall to Create Underground Double Parking Garage with New Access onto Orchard Grove, Corridor Access to Existing Basement, Storage, 4 Ft Retaining wall with Masonry Free Standing Barrier Wall on top 10 Ft Max Height Total.
Refuse
APPL0010-25
30 June
4 Front Street, City of Hamilton
Proposed five storey office building in place of existing building
Refuse
APPL0013-25
30 June
4 Khyber Heights Lane, Warwick
Two Storey Addition to add a Third Dwelling Unit and Extension to Existing Driveway
Refuse
APPL0006-25
5 May
12 Longfield Road, St. George
Proposed Change of Use from Commercial to Residential Care Facility
Refuse
APPL0002-25
21 April
Lot 1 & 2 Scotts Hill Road (vacant lot west of 12 Daisyfield Drive), Sandys
Proposed new dwellings (5 units total) (2 studio apartments, 1 three bedroom apartment, 2 two bedroom apartments) with new driveway, trash storage and planting.
Approve
APPL0001-25
15 April
75 Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke
Proposed demolition of existing building and provision of ground-level parking lot.
Refuse
APPL0003-25
15 April
11 Victoria Street, City of Hamilton
Proposed Change of Use from Offices to Hotel (94 Keys) and extensions to existing buildings, including construction of additional storey (max. 9 storeys) and other associated alterations.
Refuse
APPL0021-24
15 April
Vacant Lot West of #3 Hallett Crescent, Pembroke
Proposed 6 Two-Bedroom Dwelling Units
Refuse
APPL0015-24
29 January
Vacant Lot East of 27 Highwood Lane, Paget
Proposed New 2 (Two) Dwelling Unit House.
Approve
APPL0019-24
29 January
52 St. John’s Road, Pembroke
Proposed Mixed Use at Existing Industrial Site to Include Industrial, Offices, Residential and Retail.
Refuse
Appeal Decisions Issued by the Minister in 2024
Appeal Reference
Date of Decision
Site Location
Description of Proposal
DAB Decision
Minister's Decision
APPL0018-24
19 December
1 Longfield Road, St. George
Proposed Change of Use from Commercial to Residential for Staff Residences.
Refuse
APPL0020-24
19 December
117 Front Street, City of Hamilton
Proposed Demolition of Existing Buildings and Maintain Façade of the Building on Front Street, Extend Parking, New BELCO Meter, Electrical Panel, and Automatic Barrier on Reid Street.
Refuse
APPL0016-24
18 December
9 Industrial Park Road, Southampton
Proposed Internal Conversion of Existing 5th Floor Level to Create Two Addition 2-Bed Apartments (4 Dwelling Units Total)
Refuse
APPL0017-24
6 December
6 Ramgoat Hill, Smith’s
Retroactive Demolition of Existing Walls and Site Excavation
Refuse
APPL-P0190/18
3 November
Lot 8 Hallett Crescent, Pembroke
Proposal to Create Two 2 Bedroom Dwelling Units and Four 3 Bedroom Units for a Total of 6 Units.
Refuse
APPL0014-24
26 September
Bartram Island, Vacant Lot South of #45 Mullet Bay Road, St. George
Proposed New Two-Bedroom Dwelling with Apartment (2 units total); Swimming Pool, Water Tank, Cesspit, Parking Area & Deck with Stair to Shoreline.
Refuse
APPL0025-23
13 September
66 South Road, Warwick
In-Principle Application for Branded Condo Hotel and Retail Development, Including: 56 Unit Residential Hotel with Amenities, Including Restaurant, Health Club, Pickleball / Tennis Courts, Function Rooms, Pools (Main and Plunge), Events Lawn, Beach Bar with Shower and Changing Pavilion, 35,000 Sq. Ft. Multi Product Retail Outlet With Pharmacy and Sundries, Food and Liquor, Casual Café / Restaurant Space, and Parking (Hotel and Retail).
Refuse
APPL0030-22
10 September
2 Barkers Hill, Devonshire
Construct New Warehouse Building (Revised Location); New Planting and Improvements to Public Road Access.
Refuse
APPL0013-24
9 September
69 Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke
Demolition of Existing Building, Proposed New Mixed Use Retail / Commercial Development; Upgrade Existing Garage with Additional Parking, New Landscaping.
Refuse
APPL0004-24
20 August
9 Inglewood Lane
Paget
Proposed Internal Conversion to Create 2nd Unit.
Refuse
APPL0011-24
25 July
10 Hexham Drive, Hamilton
Retroactive Re-Grading and Vegetation Clearance and Revised Conservation Management Plan.
Refuse
APPL0012-24
25 July
14 Cedar Hill, Warwick
Proposed Retroactive Below Grade Bedrooms, Storage, Window Well and Sewage Pump Room.
Refuse
APPL0007-24
18 July
14 Water Street, Town of St. George
Proposed Change of Use of Three Commercial Units into Residential Units by Internal Conversion with the Addition of Three New Porches, Garbage Storage, New Walls and Gates (In- Principal) (Listed Building Site)
Refuse
APPL0009-24
18 July
6 Simons Lane, Paget
Retroactive Alteration Works to Include Window Wells, Exterior Stair, Driveway Paving/Exterior Slabs.
Refuse
APPL0006-24
18 July
225 Middle Road, Southampton
Proposed Floating Dock.
Refuse
APPL0008-24
18 July
6 Fairyland Road, Pembroke
Proposed Change of Use from Greenhouse to Commercial Farm.
Refuse
APPL0010-24
18 July
38 Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke
Retroactive West Boundary Wall 6 Ft Max Height (Listed Building Site).
Refuse
APPL0005-24
10 June
10 Stacey Estates Road, Warwick
Retroactive Application for Terraced Rock Cut from previously approved Permit for Internal Alteration and Second Storey Addition (which included a straight Rock Cut) under Permit B-0428/21.
Refuse
APPL0002-24
10 June
58 Middle Road, Warwick
Proposed Change of Use via Internal Alterations to create Self Storage, New Ramp, Access and Parking. New 8 ft. Max Height Wooden and Chain Link Fencing (Removal of a Tree at Entrance).
Refuse
APPL0003-24
10 June
2 Mill Creek Lane, Pembroke
Retroactive Application for the Storage and Ancillary Use of 40 ft. Long Shipping Containers (33 in Total)
Refuse
APPL0021-23
3 April
Unit A, 92 South Road, Smith’s
Retroactive Proposed Renewal of Permission to Operate a Concession Stand at John Smith’s Bay.
Refuse
APPL0001-24
3 April
5 Cedarberry Drive, Hamilton
Retroactive Application for Construction Access Path(to be Restored to Existing Grade upon Completion).
Refuse
APPL0027-23
5 March
13 Coney Island Road East, Hamilton
Proposed Creation of 13 New Lots (14 Total).
Approve
APPL0028-23
4 March
88 South Road, Warwick
Proposed 4 Storey Tourism Accommodation (Use Class 7) With 4 – Three Bedroom Units, Proposed Asphalt Driveway, Car Parking Area (9 Car Spaces), Cycle Parking Area (9 Spaces), New 4 ft. Max Height Retaining Wall, 4 ft. Max Height Barrier Fencing and Gates, Plunge Pools, Pergola, Septic Tank and Boreholes.
Refuse
APPL0026-23
29 February
17 South Road, St. George
Retroactive Application for an Attached 2 (Two) Car Garage.
Refuse
APPL0014-23
16 February
16 Tulo Lane, Pembroke
Retroactive Application for 8 ft. Fence along the Eastern Boundary.
Refuse
APPL0016-23
16 February
6 Windwood Crescent, Pembroke
Proposed New Pool with Pool Deck, Renovate Existing Shed to Create New Bathroom and Pool Pump Room and Extend Existing Porch Roof.
Approve
APPL0018-23
15 February
70 Somerset Road, Sandys
Proposed Two Bedroom House with Parallel Parking Bay and Septic Tank. (Listed Building)
Approve
APPL0011-23
12 February
185 South Road, Paget
The proposal seeks to acquire planning permission and registration of the three lots in confirmation of their established deeds and conveyance.
Refuse
APPL0023-23
9 February
23 Highwood Lane, Paget
Proposed Second Storey Addition to Existing Apartment and 4 ft. High Boundary Wall; Retroactive Excavation of a portion of the lot
Approve
APPL0024-23
9 February
23 Highwood Lane, Paget
Proposed Second Storey Addition to Existing Apartment and 4 ft. High Boundary Wall; Retroactive Excavation of a portion of the lot
Approve
APPL0012-23
6 February
88 South Road, Warwick
Proposed 3rd Floor Addition to Existing Approved Building, Including 2 New Units (6 Units in Total) and New Trash Storage (Revision to existing Building Permit BC0122-21).
Refuse
APPL0022-23
18 January
91 Front Street, City of Hamilton
Proposed Demolition of Existing Buildings, New office and Retail Building as Through-Block Development.
Refuse
APPL0013-23
17 January
2 Steeple Road, Smith’s
Proposal to Replace Existing Fiberglass Pool with New Block Pool, New Wooden Pool Deck and Outdoor Kitchen, Extend Pool Enclosure, New 4ft High Wall, Glass Handrail (4 ft. Max Height), New Retaining Wall (4 ft. Max Height) and New Fencing (4 ft. Max Height).
Refuse
APPL0020-23
17 January
Lots 18 C & D Harbour Court North, Hamilton
Two Hotel Residence Buildings, with 4 Units per Building (8 Units Total), Ancillary Parking, Semi Detached Garages, Plant Facilities on the Opposite Side of Harbour Drive and New Geoweb Retaining Wall Along Foreshore (Max Height 30 ft.).
Approve
Letters of objection and/or representation should be emailed to planningfrontdesk@gov.bm referencing the PLAN or SUB number in the subject line.