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Medium density Residential

Medium density residential land, the standard zoning for family houses across much of Seychelles.

10,826
Parcels in this zone
1,815 ha
Total zoned land
786 m²
Median plot size
23.5%
Share of surveyed land

What Medium density Residential zoning means

Medium density residential land, the standard zoning for family houses across much of Seychelles. In the national land register this is zone code R5. Across Seychelles it covers 10,826 parcels and about 1,815 hectares, 23.5 percent of all surveyed land. The median plot is 786 m². The median plot sits about 465 m from the sea. Zoning guides what the Planning Authority is likely to permit, so confirm any specific project with the authority.

Where Medium density Residential land is

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

Au Cap1,175 plots
Glacis1,133 plots
Grand Anse Mahe1,093 plots
Bel Ombre858 plots
Baie Ste Anne658 plots
Anse Etoile596 plots

The largest medium density residential parcels

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

Questions about Medium density Residential land

What can I build on Medium density Residential land in Seychelles?

Medium density residential land, the standard zoning for family houses across much of Seychelles. Zoning sets what the Planning Authority is likely to allow, so confirm a specific project with the authority before you commit.

How much Medium density Residential land is there in Seychelles?

The land register holds 10,826 parcels zoned Medium density Residential (R5), covering about 1,815 hectares, which is 23.5 percent of all surveyed land.

Which districts have the most Medium density Residential land?

The most Medium density Residential parcels are in Au Cap, Glacis, Grand Anse Mahe. The full ranking is on this page.

Can a foreigner buy Medium 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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