Bermuda was first settled in 1609 by shipwrecked English colonists heading for Virginia. Self-governing since 1620, Bermuda is the oldest and most populous of the British overseas territories. Vacationing to the island to escape North American winters first developed in Victorian times. Tourism continues to be important to the island's economy, although international business has overtaken it in recent years. Bermuda has also developed into a highly successful offshore financial center. A referendum on independence from the UK was soundly defeated in 1995.
Bermuda is a parliamentary democracy and a self-governing overseas territory of the UK.
Source: CIA World Factbook
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Displaying 66 - 70 of 83Land Reclamation Act 1964.
This Act empowers the Minister to enter into an agreement with any person for the reclamation of land (at least one acre) from the bed of the sea in any area lying within the outer limits of the reefs of Bermuda. Section 3 defines the compulsory content of a reclamation agreement, whereas section 4 specifies what reclamation agreement may contain. The agreement must be approved by the Governor.
Development and Planning (Wells and Boreholes) Order 1976.
This Order stipulates that, subject to certain conditions, the development of land by the construction of a well shall be permitted and may be undertaken without the permission of the Development Applications Board. The planning permission granted shall have the effect of granting planning permission for any drilling, excavation or other engineering works which are necessary in order to carry out the development permitted. Nothing in paragraph 2 shall authorize the construction of: (a) more than one well upon any lot; (b) a well upon a lot where there is already a well.
Development and Planning (Tribunal Procedure) Rules 1992.
These Rules concern procedures of the tribunal appointed by the Minister pursuant to section 11(3) of the Development and Planning Act 1974 relative to a public enquiry. An objection or representation with respect to a development plan or proposals for alterations or additions to any such plan shall be in the form as the Minister may from time to time determine. Contents and additional documentation are prescribed. Other provisions concern the date of haring and proceedings at hearing.
Implements: Development and Planning Act 1974. (2011)
Development and Planning (Application Procedure) Rules 1997.
These Rules concern applications for planning permission in the sense of section 1 of the Development and Planning Act 1974. They specify documentation requirements of the application such as architectural plan, draft plan of subdivision, location plan, site excavation plan, and site plan. Applications include applications for: applications to develop land, applications to subdivide land and applications for carrying out foreshore work. Other provisions concern procedures of applications and decision making, notification, etc.
Development and Planning (Base Lands) Act.
This Act stipulates that, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary made in or under the Act but subject to section 5 of this Act, it is lawful for the Base Lands to be developed and used in accordance with the Base Lands Plan. The Plan has effect by virtue of this rule as a development plan under the Act in relation to those Lands.