18 x 31 metres plot with wall in the most ancient and beautiful part of Lamu Old town.

Within the conservation area (this does not include the sea front which has slightly different planning regulations) the following is a list some Do's and Don'ts..

a) One may build up to 3 floors, ground, first, second.
b) The third floor roof may be converted in to a roof terrace as long as not more than a 1/3rd of the total floor area is covered.
c)Walls on roof terrace not to be higher than 1 metre.
d)Use tile or makuti (tiles preferred because of fire hazards).
e)High ceilings preferred but not to exceed 3 metres.

There are also room size, window size requirements, all of which can be provided upon request plus a thorough explanation of the planning application process in Lamu.