View all Current, Future, and Past Development Applications.
Depending on the nature of the development, applications for approval may be considered through as-of-right processes, site plan approval, or development agreements. Applications requiring development agreements or amendments to planning documents must follow the process outlined below.
For questions, concerns or errors regarding current Development Agreement applications, please contact Torben Laux at
Six-Step Planning Process
Document Amendment and Development Agreement Process
Step 1: Application & Preliminary Review
- Submission of the draft design and proposal.
- Preliminary review by staff.
- Formal application for development agreement.
Step 2: Public Participation Opportunity
- The public is informed about the proposal details and relevant policies to consider.
- The public is given the opportunity to provide input on the proposal.
Step 3: Planning Advisory Committee
- Review of the proposal, comments and feedback from the public participation.
- Make a recommendation on the development agreement to Council.
Step 4: First Reading
- Council considers First Reading of the agreement and schedules a public hearing.
Step 5: Public Hearing
- Detailed overview of the proposal.
- Present feedback from public participation opportunity, report and recommendations of the Planning Advisory Committee.
Step 6: Second Reading
- Council considers Second Reading and decides on the proposal.
- Notice of Council's decision is advertised, providing the right to appeal to Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB).
