Cabinet decisions on Limassol commercial developments under review

The Cypriot Council of Ministers is preparing to submit formal decisions and supporting justifications regarding two proposed large-scale shopping malls in eastern Limassol to the House of Representatives. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou confirmed in a response dated August 3, 2026, that the Cabinet reached decisions on these projects during a session held on July 16, 2026. The proposed developments, located in the municipal districts of Mesa Geitonia and Agios Athanasios, were submitted as planning deviations from the Limassol Local Plan.

According to legal requirements, these decisions must be published in the Official Gazette within one month of their adoption. While the government moves forward with the administrative process, significant local opposition persists. The initiative 'Limassol Initiative' and other local stakeholders are reportedly gathering evidence to challenge the decisions in court, citing concerns over the planning deviations and insufficient consideration of local authority views. Once published in the Official Gazette, affected parties will have a 75-day window to legally contest the permits. Observers note that while the Cabinet approved one development with specific conditions and offsets, the status of the second proposal remains a subject of ongoing debate and potential litigation.