Planning Applications

The health and safety of our communities, our employees and our industry partners are of paramount importance during this ongoing pandemic. Notwithstanding the present challenges to service delivery, we are mindful of the importance of the development industry to the economic health of our community, especially in these unusual circumstances.

Public engagement events required as part of the planning application process have to this point been largely postponed until it is deemed safe to bring the public together in groups larger than five people. For this reason, the municipality's Planning & Development office will ask for feedback through the different Shape Your City engagement tool options on a variety of items that include development agreements, rezoning applications, land use by-law amendments, or municipal planning strategy amendment applications.

Please note: A variety of documents, videos, and engagement opportunities exist for each individual planning application referenced on this page as per the following:

Videos – Where available, can be found on the righthand side of this page PDF Information / Slideshow Presentations – Where available can be found on the righthand side of this page Chat Forums / Surveys – Where available, can be found at the bottom of this page.

We currently have nine applications on this page. Please scroll down to view information about these applications.

PLANAPP 2023-00408 - 460 Washmill Lake Drive, Halifax

A request by WM Fares Architects, on behalf of the property owner, to allow a mixed-use development consisting of residential and commercial uses on a site located near the Mainland Common area in Clayton Park (PIDs 41477720, 40550774, and 00330845)

Details of the proposal include:

• The extension of Regency Park Drive to Washmill Lake Drive
• A total of 18 multiple unit buildings ranging in height from 12 to 28 storeys
• ~3,510 residential units inclusive of townhouse style and apartment units
• ~ 155,665 square feet of commercial space located along the Regency Park Drive extension
• Municipal parkland and trail systems that connect the development to existing trails within the area, such as the Geizer Hill Trail
• Landscaped open space and amenity spaces throughout the development

How to Get Involved

Municipal planning staff are currently seeking your feedback on the proposal. Your participation is important to us and we encourage all members of the public to participate. For more information about the application:

• Review the application documents on the application webpage.
• Read the FAQ provided on the application webpage.
• Watch the video on the righthand side of this webpage. The video is staff’s presentation on the planning process and what Council will consider when evaluating this proposal.

Public comments, questions, and feedback can be provided by any of the following ways:

• Participate in the survey at the bottom of this webpage by May 3, 2024 and
• Contact the municipal Planner managing the application, Dean MacDougall, at dean.macdougall@halifax.ca or 902-240-7085.

We encourage you to view the presentation video, review the application materials, and read the FAQ BEFORE completing the survey.

Stephen Adams Consulting Services Inc., on behalf of the property owner, has applied to build a mixed use building at 3 and 5 Bruce Street, Dartmouth consisting of:

• Seven (7) storey mixed use building;
• 78 residential units;
• 8290 square feet of ground floor level commercial space; and
• 40 underground residential parking spaces.

For more information about the application:

• Review the application documents at www.halifax.ca/planning
• Watch the video on the righthand side of this webpage. The video is staff’s presentation on the planning process and what Council will consider when evaluating this proposal.

How to Get Involved

Municipal planning staff are currently seeking your feedback on the proposal. Your participation is important to us and we encourage all members of the public to participate. Public comments, questions, and feedback can be provided by any of the following ways:

• Contact the planner managing the application, Darrell Joudrey, at joudred@halifax.ca or 902.225.8630.

PLANAPP 2023-00563 - Herring Cove Road, Halifax

Brighter Community Planning & Consulting is applying to enter into a Development Agreement to create 37 lots with a total of 56 dwelling units on new public roads on the rear portions of 870, 874 and 876 Herring Cove Road and PID 40074551, Herring Cove.

The applicant wishes to create 37 new lots containing a mix of single unit dwellings and two-unit dwellings, for a total of 56 dwelling units. The major aspects of the proposal are as follows:

• Proposed street extension off Angler Drive;
• 37 lots proposed;
• Total of 56 dwelling units consisting of a mix of single unit and two-unit dwellings;
• 6886 square metres of common open space; and
• Non-disturbance area proposed along rear portion of all lots.

For more information about the application:

• Review the application documents at www.halifax.ca/planning.
• Watch the video on the right hand side of this webpage. The video is a staff presentation on the planning process and what Council will consider when evaluating this proposal.
• Watch a presentation by the applicant to learn more about the proposed development.

How to Get Involved

Municipal planning staff are currently seeking your feedback on the proposal. Your participation is important to us and we encourage all members of the public to participate. Public comments, questions, and feedback can be provided by contacting the planner managing the application, Claire Tusz, at tuszc@halifax.ca or 902.430.0645.

PLANAPP 2023-00159: 107 Woodlawn Road, Dartmouth

Zzap Consulting Inc., on behalf of the property owner, has applied to rezone the property from R-1 (Single Family Residential) Zone to R-3 (Multiple Family Residential) Zone and enter into a development agreement to allow for a 4-storey apartment building with main level commercial space at 107 Woodlawn Road, Dartmouth. Details of the proposal include:

• 29 residential units
• 370 square metres of main level commercial space. Use of this space would be limited to “Neighbourhood Convenience Uses” which may include:
  • food and grocery stores,
  • personal service shops,
  • local offices including offices of professional people providing personal services,
  • public offices,
  • restaurants,
  • veterinary clinics without outdoor runs.
• 18 indoor parking spaces and an onsite loading space
• Indoor amenity space for building residents
• Location of public easement to allow connection of the existing public path to the Day Avenue sidewalk – this is currently under review.

For more information about the application:

• Review the application documents at www.halifax.ca/planning
• Watch the video on the right hand side of this webpage. The video is staff's presentation on the planning process and what Council will consider when evaluating this proposal.

How to Get Involved

Municipal planning staff are currently seeking your feedback on the proposal. Your participation is important to us and we encourage all members of the public to participate. Public comments, questions, and feedback can be provided by any of the following ways:

• Contact the planner managing the application, Taylor MacIntosh, at macintta@halifax.ca or 902.219-0836.

PLANAPP 2023-00324 (Formerly 24654) 247 Main Street, Dartmouth

JHAL Ltd., on behalf of the property owner, is requesting to enter into a development agreement to construct a mixed-use building at 247 Main Street, Dartmouth. Details of the proposal include:

• 14 storey multi-unit residential building;
• 148 residential units (mix of bachelor, 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom plus den, and 2 bedroom units)
• Two ground floor commercial units;
• 144 underground parking spaces; and
• Indoor and outdoor amenity space for use by building occupants

For more information about the application:

• Review the application documents at www.halifax.ca/planning
• Watch the video on the righthand side of this webpage. The video is staff’s presentation on the planning process and what Council will consider when evaluating this proposal.

How to Get Involved

Municipal planning staff are currently seeking your feedback on the proposal. Your participation is important to us, and we encourage all members of the public to participate. Public comments, questions, and feedback can be provided by any of the following ways:

• Contact the municipal planner managing the application, Darrell Joudrey, at joudred@halifax.ca or cell at 902.225.8630.

PLANAPP 2023-00368 (formerly 24508) 70-80 First Lake Drive, Lower Sackville

Application by Upland Studio requesting substantive amendments to an existing development agreement for lands at 70-80 First Lake Drive, Lower Sackville, to allow for two 6-storey residential buildings on a shared podium and a new drive-through commercial building.

Details of the proposal include:

• Sobeys grocery, Staples building, and Tim Horton’s are to remain on-site unchanged.
• The demolition of the commercial space at the rear of the Sobeys.
• Two 6-storey residential multiple unit buildings on a shared podium, containing approx. 154 units.
• A new drive-through commercial building.
• A network of pedestrian walkways through the site.

For more information about the application:

• Review the application documents at www.halifax.ca/planning
• Watch the video on the righthand side of this webpage. The video is staff’s presentation on the planning process and what Council will consider when evaluating this proposal.

How to Get Involved

Municipal planning staff are currently seeking your feedback on the proposal. Your participation is important to us and we encourage all members of the public to participate. Public comments, questions, and feedback can be provided by any of the following ways:

• Contact the municipal Planner managing the application, Dean MacDougall, at dean.macdougall@halifax.ca or 902-240-7085.

PLANAPP 2023-00959: 101 Research Drive, Dartmouth (Southdale Future Growth Node)

ZZap Consulting Inc. is requesting to enter into a development agreement to allow a residential community at 101 Research Drive, Dartmouth consisting of:

• 10 multiple unit residential buildings, ranging from 4 to 8 storeys;
• Approximately 1,040 residential units;
• Realignment of Research Drive (public street);
• Public parkland approximately 1,713 square meters in size; and,
• An active transportation network through the site, linking to Dartmouth South Academy, Fenwick Street, Lynn Drive, and the remaining Southdale lands for future connections.

For more information about this application:

• Review the application documents at www.halifax.ca/planning
• Watch the video on the righthand side of this webpage. The video is staff’s presentation on the planning process and what policies will be considered when evaluating this proposal.

How to Get Involved

Municipal planning staff are currently seeking your feedback on the proposal. Your participation is important to us and we encourage all members of the public to participate. While the public engagement period is now complete and the application will move forward, feedback is welcome and will be included as part of the public record.

Public comments, questions, and feedback can be provided by any contact the municipal Planner managing the application, Matthew Conlin at conlinm@halifax.ca or 902-719-9457.

PLANAPP 2023-00321 (Formerly 23821): 600 Bedford Highway, Halifax

ZZap Consulting Inc., on behalf of Dartmouth Housing, has applied to build an apartment building at 600 Bedford Highway, Halifax consisting of:

• Three (3) storey multi-unit residential building;
• 18 residential units (mix of 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, and 3 bedroom units); and
• 14 residential parking spaces.

For more information about the application:

• Review the application documents at www.halifax.ca/planning
• Watch the video on the righthand side of this webpage. The video is staff’s presentation on the planning process and what Council will consider when evaluating this proposal.

How to Get Involved

Municipal planning staff are currently seeking your feedback on the proposal. Your participation is important to us and we encourage all members of the public to participate. Public comments, questions, and feedback can be provided by any contact the municipal Planner managing the application, Taylor MacIntosh at macintta@halifax.ca or 902-219-0836.

MPSA 2023-00484: (Former case 24378) Main Avenue, Halifax

Zzap Consulting Inc. has requested to amend the Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy and the Halifax Mainland Land Use By-law to construct an apartment building at 44, 44B, 46 and 48 Main Avenue. The proposal includes changing the zoning of the subject site at 44, 44B, 46, and 48 Main Avenue, Halifax, from R-2P (General Residential) Zone to C-2C (Dutch Village Road Mixed Use) Zone.

Details of the proposal includes:

• Four (4) storey multi-unit residential building
• 70 residential units (1 bedroom and 2 bedroom units)
• Underground parking for 16 vehicles

This application also includes an expanded study area consisting of 5 additional properties at: 50A, 50B, 52, 54, and 58 Main Avenue. These five properties are proposed to be rezoned from R-2P (General Residential) Zone and R-2AM (General Residential Conversion) Zone to C-2C (Dutch Village Road Mixed Use) Zone.

For more information about the application:

• Review the application documents at www.halifax.ca/planning and scroll down to Case MPSA 2023-00484.
• Watch the video on the righthand side of this webpage. The video is staff’s presentation on the planning process and what Council will consider when evaluating this proposal.

How to Get Involved

Municipal planning staff are currently seeking your feedback on the proposal. Your participation is important to us and we encourage all members of the public to participate. Public comments, questions, and feedback can be provided by any contact the municipal Planner managing the application, Dean MacDougall at macdoude@halifax.ca or 902-240-7085.