Dominica is one of the few islands in the Caribbean which still has primordial rain forests which are mainly in the centre of the island. It has a number of important National Parks including the Northern Forest Reserve, the Central Forest reserve and Morne Trois Pitons National Park which is a World Heritage site. The Morne Trois Pitons National Park has in it such famous locations as the Freshwater Lake, Boeri Lake, Titou Gorge and the Boiling Lake which is the second largest in the world and really worth the trek.

Titou Gorge

The Morne Trois Pitons National Park covers mainly the South East part of the island including areas such as Pont Casse , Saltoun, Corona, and Sylvania.

The Government is undertaking an assessment of development in these areas to try to ensure that the National Park is safeguarded for future generations. Also heavy development may impact on water supplies.

Accordingly the Government of Dominica is currently undertaking a review of the type of development which will be permissible in this area.

There is no zoning in Dominica at the present time but the proposal is to have a Zoning Plan for this Central area. The proposed zoning plan shows the Pont Casse which is becoming a popular area both with locals and foreign investors as allowing only single family residential properties.

There is to be a further consultation with interested stakeholders before the matter is put to Cabinet.

This posting will be updated as soon as there are further developments. Visit the Safe Haven Real Estate website for properties available in Dominica.