Building on agricultural land

nimpit00 Active member

Member since 16 April 2013

nimpit00Active member02 December 2016 17:04:29

Hi all

I am interested in farming in Mauritius. What size dwelling (to live in) can I build on the land and does it vary depending on the size of the property?

Thanks all

WinstonH VIP Member

Member since 26 March 2016

WinstonHVIP Member02 December 2016 19:15:00

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Hi,

As a foreigner, you cannot buy land in Mauritius.

Land is only available on long term lease for big development projects after approval from the Prime Minister's Office.

nimpit00 Active member

Member since 16 April 2013

nimpit00Active member04 December 2016 15:33:07

Hi Winston. I am a Mauritian citizen, so no issues there.

Bongo Bluck Member

Member since 16 February 2017

Bongo BluckMember16 February 2017 10:14:43

Bump.

Aerovision Ltd New member

Member since 17 February 2017

Aerovision LtdNew member19 February 2017 11:04:48

Hi
You will first need to select a Property for your project and same should be at least 200 m from residential settlement and bad neighbour developments such as existing poultry farms icw biosecurity risks.
To put a dwelling over an agricultural property, you will require a Land Cinversion Permit, however if there is no provision for amenities, electricity and domestic water supply at acceptable distance, it will be refused.
Otherwise, years ago Mauritius would have been covrred with scattered farms all over. Same in not the case.