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High Density Residential

High density residential land, the densest housing zone, for closely-set houses and apartments in town and suburban areas.

11,708
Parcels in this zone
1,060 ha
Total zoned land
519 m²
Median plot size
25.5%
Share of surveyed land

What High Density Residential zoning means

High density residential land, the densest housing zone, for closely-set houses and apartments in town and suburban areas. In the national land register this is zone code R8. Across Seychelles it covers 11,708 parcels and about 1,060 hectares, 25.5 percent of all surveyed land. The median plot is 519 m². The median plot sits about 569 m from the sea. Zoning guides what the Planning Authority is likely to permit, so confirm any specific project with the authority.

Where High Density Residential land is

The districts with the most high density residential parcels. Open a district for its full profile.

Anse Aux Pins1,111 plots
Anse Royale1,045 plots
Mont Buxton963 plots
Plaisance887 plots
Pointe Larue681 plots
Cascade681 plots

The largest high density residential parcels

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

Questions about High Density Residential land

What can I build on High Density Residential land in Seychelles?

High density residential land, the densest housing zone, for closely-set houses and apartments in town and suburban areas. Zoning sets what the Planning Authority is likely to allow, so confirm a specific project with the authority before you commit.

How much High Density Residential land is there in Seychelles?

The land register holds 11,708 parcels zoned High Density Residential (R8), covering about 1,060 hectares, which is 25.5 percent of all surveyed land.

Which districts have the most High Density Residential land?

The most High Density Residential parcels are in Anse Aux Pins, Anse Royale, Mont Buxton. The full ranking is on this page.

Can a foreigner buy High Density Residential 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.

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