I am sad to hear that
Very sad.
In Loving Memory of William 'Bunny Rugs' Clarke, Lead Singer of Third World:
"There's a land not so far away/Where the sun keep shinning all through the day/And this land that we all love/God gave us the wood and the water/Blessed by the moon and stars above/Sweet, sweet Jamaica/Beautiful Jamaica/Everyday feels like a holiday/Sweet reggae music playing/From Negril to Morant Bay/Sweet, sweet Jamaica/Oh Jamaica/Irie, irie, irie Jamaica/Sweet Jamaica our land we love"
Somebody tell me where the beach in a resort area is the same as it was 30 years ago?
All I know is now I have running water, electric, telephone and data out in the hills. That makes me proud of my adopted country.
Ya'll want to back to tents on the beach and Miss Mary in Red Ground?
Development should have stopped right after you got here..... right?
Be here now
Cap
linston@redplate-negril.com
There will be no doubt a lot of talk about "devastating" and "ruining" Negril and the surrounding areas, but as anyone who has been paying attention to the development over the years, the "4 storey" line has been flirted with already in Negril. While I may not want to see properties that are 4 storeys, I am personally glad the new Development Order, which will now permit a maximum of four storeys for buildings, not exceeding a height of 50 metres has added an actual maximum height and maximum storeys so there is no question or room for "skirting" the previous rules.
This may also create a need for elevators, which will allow those with mobility issues to enjoy the beautiful views that the single extra storey will allow. We may even see some 4th floor rooftop restaurants which can be very romantic at night.
Negril was once a place you had to camp on the beach in a tent or find a family in Red Ground or the West End who would rent you a bed, there were no hotels. But the 1970's are long over and as with anything, change is inevitable. Change occurred when the first hotels were built to meet the needs of the traveler who didnt want to camp in a tent or stay in someone's home. I am sure that many of you welcome the fact there are a choice of hotels now.
Like the addition of sidewalks and traffic lights, Negril, by adding a single storey and setting a maximum height, is moving forward to supply the wants and needs of Negril future visitors.
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I don't think we have to worry about it turning into a Cancun..at least there are specific rules now
The specific height rule is what is what will keep it from getting out of line and glad to see it implemented. Also great is the NON-Change of the high water setback provision, eliminating future encroachment. Negril will continue to evolve and it makes me happy to see it is being done in a responsible manner. Now, if the Breakwater project was being eliminated, I'd be ecstatic.
so sad... it will never be the same paradise we fell in love with....
Might one think this is pursuant to a request from developers of the Grand Lido site?
Bet on it. Don't know if the rabble about a 10 story development was ever legit, due to the Aerodrome being directly across the road. Frankly, I'm surprised the new restrictions were allowed because of this.Originally Posted by jon c.
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