Latchi hotel permit issued despite documented illegalities

A building permit for a major hotel development in Latchi was issued despite findings of illegal construction, prompting renewed scrutiny of decisions taken by the Paphos district government.

The permit concerns the Leonardo Club Latchi, a large seaside hotel built on the former Elias Latchi holiday village site, where construction advanced for months without the required approvals.

The project includes unauthorised additions and deviations from the approved planning framework...