WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao's Urban Planning Service (ROP), operating under the Ministry of Traffic, Transport and Spatial Planning (VVRP), has published its latest overview of construction permit activity for week 42 of 2026, reporting 14 building permit applications and 12 permits granted.
The publication forms part of the government's efforts to keep residents informed about construction projects and urban development activities taking place in their neighborhoods.
According to the official overview, the projects listed include residential construction, apartment developments, conversions of existing homes into multiple residential units, and a proposed medical university school.
One of the most notable projects listed is the construction of a medical university school in the San Juan area. The application, registered under number 99/2026, appears in the overview with a collection date of October 12, 2026.
Another project involves the construction of 21 residential units at Villapark Fontein, under application number 580/2025. This development represents one of the larger housing projects included in the published list.
The overview also identifies several projects involving the conversion or expansion of existing residential properties into apartments.
At Kanga 125, a construction project involves modifications to an existing building to create a two-unit apartment complex.
At Seru Loraweg 26 in Scherpenheuvel, an existing residence is listed for conversion into three apartments, while a property at Socratesstraat 28 in Vredenberg is proposed for expansion into five residential units.
Another project at Kaya Antre in Cathoentuin involves modifications to an existing building to create two apartments.
These projects illustrate the continued interest in developing additional residential accommodation through both new construction and the conversion of existing properties.
Other construction projects listed in the publication include a residential home in Harmonie, a house with a swimming pool in Blue Bay, and an apartment project at Elmesstraat 30.
Although the ministry reports 12 permits granted during the week, the accompanying table identifies nine individual projects. The publication does not provide details of the remaining three approvals.
Residents Can Object to Building Permits
ROP emphasizes that the publication of building permit information is intended to provide transparency about urban planning decisions and developments affecting local communities.
By publishing the information, the government allows residents to identify construction activities planned in their neighborhoods and determine whether they may be affected.
The ministry also reminds interested parties that they have the right to submit a formal objection against a building permit.
According to the notice, objections must be submitted within six weeks, beginning on the day following the permit's collection date indicated in the official overview.
This procedure allows residents and other interested parties to challenge construction decisions through the applicable administrative process.
The Urban Planning Service encourages the public to follow these weekly publications to remain informed about construction activity and spatial development throughout Curaçao.
The latest figures indicate continued activity in the local construction sector, particularly in residential development and the conversion of existing buildings into additional housing units.
