Building applications received by the Larnaca district local government organisation (EOA) increased by 53 per cent in January-July 2025 compared to the same period last year.

According to the organisation’s statistics, 1,295 applications were submitted in the first seven months of 2025, compared to 844 in 2024 and 749 in 2022.

The data, published by Philenews, highlights a steadily rising trend in construction activity in the city and district of Larnaca.

The increase is attributed to several factors, including the full implementation of the digital system Hippodamos, which allows electronic submission of applications 24 hours a day.

Government housing policies and the revision of urban planning incentives for housing have also contributed to the rise, the statistics show.

The approval of the Urban Planning Amnesty Plan, which acted as an incentive for the legalisation of unauthorised constructions, further boosted applications, they added.

The conclusion of Order 1/2020 regarding the utilisation of renewable energy sources, which was replaced by Order 4/2025, also played a role in the increase, they explained.

The Larnaca EOA also mentioned that its staff is working intensively to handle the higher volume of applications, aiming to issue permits more quickly.

They emphasised that the efforts also aim to support sustainable development and improve services for citizens and investors.