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Compliance Notice issued for unauthorised building works @Smugglers Cove

The Planning Authority of the Virgin Islands has served a Compliance Notice against an individual accused of carrying out unauthorised development at Smugglers Cove Beach on the western end of Tortola. Photo: Team of Reporters
According to the Compliance Notice issued to Glen Callwood by the Planning Authority, development has been carried out without the grant of development permission as required by Section 20 (1) of the Physical Planning Act. Photo: Team of Reporters
According to the Compliance Notice issued to Glen Callwood by the Planning Authority, development has been carried out without the grant of development permission as required by Section 20 (1) of the Physical Planning Act. Photo: Team of Reporters
SMUGGLERS COVE, Tortola, VI- The Planning Authority of the Virgin Islands has served a Compliance Notice against an individual accused of carrying out unauthorised development at Smugglers Cove Beach on the western end of Tortola.

According to reports reaching our News Centre, the matter was brought to the attention of the relevant authorities by the Belmont Association and the West End Beautification Project.

According to the Compliance Notice issued to Glen Callwood by the Planning Authority, development has been carried out without the grant of development permission as required by Section 20 (1) of the Physical Planning Act.

The particulars of development that constitute a breach, according to the Planning Authority, are “Building works without development permission”.

Smugglers Cove Beach is one of the few remaining secluded beaches in the Virgin Islands.

2 Responses to “Compliance Notice issued for unauthorised building works @Smugglers Cove”

  • Doll (06/05/2026, 13:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Oops, the foolish man builds his house upon the sand. Now, things like this happens when you put the cart before the Horse! Next time, seek permission before trying to ruin this pristine beach and beautiful environment.
  • Glen Who supacop (06/05/2026, 13:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Unless this is his twin Glen Callwood is supacop. How do you know how to give tickets sir but don’t know to follow the law in relation to building permits or compliance to where u can or cannot build sir!!


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