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Housing Estate

Housing estate land, planned residential developments and government housing schemes.

2,244
Parcels in this zone
264 ha
Total zoned land
211 m²
Median plot size
4.9%
Share of surveyed land

What Housing Estate zoning means

Housing estate land, planned residential developments and government housing schemes. In the national land register this is zone code R9. Across Seychelles it covers 2,244 parcels and about 264 hectares, 4.9 percent of all surveyed land. The median plot is 211 m². The median plot sits about 241 m from the sea. Zoning guides what the Planning Authority is likely to permit, so confirm any specific project with the authority.

Where Housing Estate land is

The districts with the most housing estate parcels. Open a district for its full profile.

Roche Caiman610 plots
Les Mamelles272 plots
English River249 plots
Port Glaud123 plots
Grand Anse Mahe112 plots
Cascade103 plots

The largest housing estate parcels

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

Questions about Housing Estate land

What can I build on Housing Estate land in Seychelles?

Housing estate land, planned residential developments and government housing schemes. Zoning sets what the Planning Authority is likely to allow, so confirm a specific project with the authority before you commit.

How much Housing Estate land is there in Seychelles?

The land register holds 2,244 parcels zoned Housing Estate (R9), covering about 264 hectares, which is 4.9 percent of all surveyed land.

Which districts have the most Housing Estate land?

The most Housing Estate parcels are in Roche Caiman, Les Mamelles, English River. The full ranking is on this page.

Can a foreigner buy Housing Estate 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.