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Buffer Zones

Buffer zone land that separates incompatible uses and is kept largely undeveloped.

1,153
Parcels in this zone
605 ha
Total zoned land
1,050 m²
Median plot size
2.5%
Share of surveyed land

What Buffer Zones zoning means

Buffer zone land that separates incompatible uses and is kept largely undeveloped. In the national land register this is zone code P7. Across Seychelles it covers 1,153 parcels and about 605 hectares, 2.5 percent of all surveyed land. The median plot is 1,050 m². The median plot sits about 676 m from the sea. Zoning guides what the Planning Authority is likely to permit, so confirm any specific project with the authority.

Where Buffer Zones land is

The districts with the most buffer zones parcels. Open a district for its full profile.

Anse Royale317 plots
Anse Boileau145 plots
Anse Etoile82 plots
Cascade64 plots
Mont Buxton44 plots
Les Mamelles44 plots

The largest buffer zones parcels

The biggest surveyed holdings in this zone, by area. Open any one for its full record.

Questions about Buffer Zones land

What can I build on Buffer Zones land in Seychelles?

Buffer zone land that separates incompatible uses and is kept largely undeveloped. Zoning sets what the Planning Authority is likely to allow, so confirm a specific project with the authority before you commit.

How much Buffer Zones land is there in Seychelles?

The land register holds 1,153 parcels zoned Buffer Zones (P7), covering about 605 hectares, which is 2.5 percent of all surveyed land.

Which districts have the most Buffer Zones land?

The most Buffer Zones parcels are in Anse Royale, Anse Boileau, Anse Etoile. The full ranking is on this page.

Can a foreigner buy Buffer Zones land in Seychelles?

A non-Seychellois can buy land in most zones with government sanction, but the zone and any conditions matter. See our guide on the foreign ownership sanction.

Related

See all Seychelles land use zones, read the guide on zoning and land use classes, or find a plot on the map.