Public engagement is required as part of most planning application process. This site provides alternative methods of sharing information and gathering feedback which may be more easily accessed by a wider audience. For this reason, the municipality's Planning & Development office will often ask for feedback through the different 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.

Application by 360 Design Services Inc. on behalf of the property owner to enter into a development agreement to construct a 40-unit, 3-storey building with underground parking at 44 Bissett Road in Cole Harbour

The major aspects of this proposed development are as follows:

• 40 dwelling units, consisting of one, two, and three-bedrooms.
• 3 Floors of residential units with one level of underground parking.
• Bicycle parking and indoor amenity space.

A narrated staff presentation is provided below which provides general information about the application and planning process.

How to Get Involved

The public is invited to participate in the planning process in the following ways:

• Drop-in to a Public Open House on April 7^th, 2026, anytime between 6:00p.m and 8:00pm at 1150 Cole Harbour Rd, Cole Harbour. Presentation boards will be on display outlining details of the proposal with HRM staff and the applicant in attendance to answer questions and receive feedback. A formal presentation will not be provided.
• Explore proposed development plans and studies submitted by the applicant on the application’s webpage by visiting www.halifax.ca/planning and scrolling to PLANAPP 2025-01305.
• Complete the survey below.
• Contact the Planner directly via the contact information below.

Public comments, questions, and feedback can be provided by contacting the municipal Planner managing the application, Craig Wournell, at craig.wournell@halifax.ca or 902-221-0113.

The formal public engagement period is open until April 10^th, 2026, however all feedback will be used and included in the staff report which will be presented to Council in the near future.

Application from Zzap Consulting Inc., on behalf of the property owner, to enter into a development agreement to construct a mixed use development at 344 & 376 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville.

The major aspects of the proposal are as follows:

• Four residential buildings ranging from 6-10 storeys;
• One mixed-use residential and commercial building. Commercial portion is 1 storey, residential portion ranging from 6-12 storeys;
• 413 residential units in total;
• 4,181 square metres of commercial space;
• Two driveway access points: one on Sackville Drive and one on Armoyan Drive;
• Network of pedestrian walkways; and,
• Hydrotechnical requirements for development near and within the Little Sackville River Floodplain.

A narrated staff presentation is provided below which provides general information about the application and planning process.

How to Get Involved

The public is invited to participate in the planning process in the following ways:

• Watch the above video which is staff's presentation on the planning process and the local planning policies which are used to evaluate the proposal;

• Drop-in to a Public Open House on Monday, March 16, 2026, anytime between 6:00p.m. and 8:00p.m. at Acadia Hall, 650 Sackville Dr, Lower Sackville. Presentation boards will be on display outlining details of the proposal with HRM staff and the applicant in attendance to answer questions and receive feedback. A formal presentation will not be provided; and,

• Review the application documents on the application webpage .

Public comments, questions, and feedback can be provided by contacting the municipal Planner managing the application, Megan Backos, at backosm@halifax.ca or 902-478-9725. The formal engagement period is open until March 20, 2026, however all feedback will be used and included in the staff report which will be presented to Council.

Application from The Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia (AHANS), has applied to rezone PID 40423899 and enter into a development agreement for the development of a mixed-use building.

The major aspects of the proposal are as follows:

• Rezone the subject property and enter into a development agreement for a six-storey mixed-use development with 81 residential units and 45 square meters of commercial space at grade.

A narrated staff presentation is provided below which provides general information about the application and planning process.

How to Get Involved

The public is invited to participate in the planning process in the following ways:

• Watch the above video which is staff's presentation on the planning process and the local planning policies which are used to evaluate the proposal;
• Review the application documents on the application webpage

Public comments, questions, and feedback can be provided by contacting the municipal Planner managing the application, Paul Leithwood, at paul.leithwood@halifax.ca or phone 902-471-5705.

The formal public engagement period is open until March 13, 2026, however all feedback will be used and included in the staff report which will be presented to Council in the near future.

Application from Zzap Consulting Inc., on behalf of the property owner, to enter into a development agreement to enable construction of a mixed-use building.

The major aspects of the proposal are as follows:

• One mixed-use building containing residential units, two storeys of internal parking, and ground floor commercial space;
• Maximum building height of nine storeys permitted;
• Conformance with all relevant requirements of the Suburban Housing Accelerator Land Use By-law;
• Two variances from Land Use By-law requirements requested by the applicant which are being reviewed by HRM staff:
  • Side stepback minimum reduced from 2.5 metres to 0.0 metres; and
  • Maximum building depth increased from 64.0 metres to 67.0 metres.

A narrated staff presentation is provided below which provides general information about the application and planning process.

How to Get Involved

The public is invited to participate in the planning process in the following ways:

• Watch the above video which is staff's presentation on the planning process and the local planning policies which are used to evaluate the proposal; and
• Review the application documents on the application webpage .

Public comments, questions, and feedback can be provided by contacting the municipal Planner managing the application, Megan Backos, at backosm@halifax.ca or 902-478-9725. The formal engagement period is open until March 5, 2026, however all feedback will be used and included in the staff report which will be presented to Council.

Application from Fathom Studio, on behalf of the property owner, requesting to rezone 3709 Barrington Street (PID 00019281 and 00019299) from Harbour-Related Industrial (HRI) Zone to Commercial Light Industrial (CLI) Zone.

The major aspects of the proposal are as follows:

• Rezone two properties to permit a broad range of light industrial and commercial uses.
• No specific development is proposed at this time; any future development would follow the permitted uses and regulations of the Commercial Light Industrial zone.

A narrated staff presentation is provided below which provides general information about the application and planning process.

How to Get Involved

The public is invited to participate in the planning process in the following ways:

• Watch the above video which is staff's presentation on the planning process and the local planning policies which are used to evaluate the proposal;
• Review the application documents on the application webpage

Public comments, questions, and feedback can be provided by contacting the municipal Planner managing the application, Isabelle Ouellette, at Isabelle.ouellette@halifax.ca or phone 902-478-3245.

The formal public engagement period is open until February 13, 2026, however all feedback will be used and included in the staff report which will be presented to Council in the near future.

Application by OT Developments requesting a substantive amendment to the existing development agreement to permit 16 additional dwelling units within the townhouse development.

The proposed amendment seeks to enable the addition of 16 new dwelling units, increasing the total number of units within the development to 32. As part of the application, the applicant has submitted an updated landscape plan, added bicycle parking and enhancements to the overall design of the site. All other elements of the existing development agreement, including the intended land use and building layout will remain unchanged.

The major aspects of the proposal are as follows:

• The additional of 16 dwelling units to the approved 16-unit townhome development.
• No building footprint or building design changes are proposed.
• Improved landscaping and additional bike parking and improved siteworks.

A narrated staff presentation is provided below which provides general information about the application and planning process.

How to Get Involved

The public is invited to participate in the planning process in the following ways:

• Watch the above video which is staff's presentation on the planning process and the local planning policies which are used to evaluate the proposal;
• Review the application documents on the application webpage

Public comments, questions, and feedback can be provided by contacting the municipal planner managing the application, Craig Wournell, Craig.Wournell@halifax.ca or 902.221.0113.

Application to enter into a development agreement to expand a legal non-conforming use and construct a three-story addition to an existing building at 6421 Cork Street, Halifax.

The major aspects of the proposal are as follows:

• Three (3) storey addition to the rear of the existing structure
• Ground level kept open to provide for on site parking (8 spaces)
• Second level to add additional space for Prayer Hall
• Main level (above parking) to add additional dining area

How to get Involved

The public is invited to participate in the planning process in the following ways:

• Watch the video posted above. This video is staff's presentation on the planning process and what Council will consider when evaluating this proposal; and
• Review the application documents on the application webpage

Public comments, questions, and feedback can be provided by contacting the municipal planner managing the application, Craig Wournell, Craig.Wournell@halifax.ca or 902.221.0113.

Application by Sightline Planning and Approvals, on behalf of the property owner, to rezone lands at 1246 Ketch Harbour Road (PID 00391169), Ketch Harbour from the P-5 (Special Facility) zone to the R-6 (Rural Residential) and C-2 (General Business) zones to permit future residential development.

Details of the proposal include:

• Rezone proposed Lot 2 (see plan below) from the P-5 (Special Facility) zone to C-2 (General Business) zone with the intent to convert the existing structure (previous telecommunication facility) into residential dwelling units and potentially commercial space.
• Rezone proposed Lots 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 (see plan below) from the P-5 (Special Facility) zone to R-6 (Rural Residential) zone.

As this request is to change the zoning, staff cannot confirm that the proposal as shown below will be developed as illustrated. Should the rezoning be successful all uses in the new zone could be permitted if all requirements of the applicable by-laws can be met.

A narrated staff presentation is provided below which provides general information about the application and planning process.

How to Get Involved

The public is invited to participate in the planning process in the following ways:

• Watch the above video(External link) which is staff's presentation on the planning process and the local planning policies which are used to evaluate the proposal; and
• Review the application documents on the application webpageapplication webpageapplication webpage(External link).

Public comments, questions, and feedback can be provided by contacting the municipal Planner managing the application, Craig Wournell, at (External linkCraig.Wournell@halifax.cabackosm@halifax.ca(External link) or 902.221.0113.

Application by Fathom Studio requesting to enter into a development agreement to allow for five single unit dwellings and one multiple unit dwelling at 189 Kearney Lake Road, Halifax. This site is located with the Bedford West Sub Area 10 Provincial Special Planning Area.

Details of the proposal include:

• Five single unit dwellings
  1. One existing
  2. Four new
• One multiple unit dwelling
  1. Nine storeys
  2. 98 dwelling units
  3. 82 underground and 50 surface parking spaces
• Driveway access for all buildings off Kearney Lake Road
• A recreational trail loop behind the multiple unit building
• A multi-use pathway along the eastern side of Kearney Lake Road

A narrated staff presentation is provided below which provides general information about the application and planning process.

How to Get Involved

The public is invited to participate in the planning process in the following ways:

• Watch the above video(External link) which is staff's presentation on the planning process and the local planning policies which are used to evaluate the proposal;
• Review the application documents on the application webpageapplication webpage(External link).

Public comments, questions, and feedback can be provided by contacting the municipal Planner managing the application, Megan Backos, at (External link)backosm@halifax.cabackosm@halifax.ca(External link) or 902.478.972.

Application by Sightline Planning and Approvals, on behalf of the property owner, requesting to construct a 14-storey mixed-use building at 143 and 153 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville.

Details of the proposal include:

• Two 14-storey towers on a shared podium, as viewed from Sackville Drive.
• Two levels of underground parking, along with a surface parking lot located at the rear of the property.
• Approximately 301 residential units and 12,009 square feet of ground floor commercial space.
• Vehicular access off Hillcrest Avenue.

To view more information about the proposal and application process, please visit the application webpage for PLANAPP 2023-01594.

How to Get Involved

The public is invited to participate in the planning process in the following ways:

• Watch the above video(External link) which is staff's presentation on the planning process and the local planning policies which are used to evaluate the proposal;
• Review the application documents on the application webpageapplication webpage(External link).

Public comments, questions, and feedback can be provided by contacting the municipal Planner managing the application, Dean MacDougall, at dean.macdougall@halifax.ca

(External link)or 902-240-7085.

Zzap Consulting is requesting, on behalf of the landowner of 23-28 Novawood Drive, Dartmouth (PIDs 00259820, 00259812, 00227629, and 00227611) to rezone and enter into a development agreement for the development of two 5-storey multi-unit residential buildings.

Details of the proposal include:

• Two 5-storey multi unit residential buildings
• Building A – 55 residential units
• Building A – 23 parking spaces (20 located underground and 3 surface spaces)
• Building B – 50 residential units
• Building B – 26 parking spaces (17 located underground and 9 surface spaces)

To view more information about the proposal and application process, please visit the application webpage for PLANAPP 2023-01697(External link).

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(External link).
• Watch the video(External link).

Public comments, questions, and feedback can be provided by contacting the municipal planner managing the application, Kelly Greenland, at Kelly.greenland@halifax.caKelly.greenland@halifax.ca(External link) or 902-497-5088.

Application by Fathom Studio requesting to enter into a development agreement to build an 8 storey multiple unit residential building adjacent to an existing 3.5 storey multiple unit residential building at 10 Cumberland Drive, Cole Harbour.

Details of the proposal include:

• Construction of a new 8 storey multiple unit dwelling with 144 units;
• Retention of the existing 3.5 storey multiple unit dwelling on the property;
• Relocation of the driveway access on Cumberland Drive further south;
• Reconfiguration of vehicle parking to include two surface lots and underground parking;
• Potential for 1,500 square feet of commercial space on main floor of the new building; and,
• Amenities for residents on-site, including potential amenity room, gym, rooftop patio/green roof, and community garden

How to get Involved

The public is invited to participate in the planning process in the following ways:

• Watch the video(External link) on the righthand side of this website. The video is staff's presentation on the planning process and what Council will consider when evaluating this proposal;
• Complete the online survey(External link) within the same fold; and
• Review the application documents on the application webpage(External link).

Public comments, questions, and feedback can be provided by contacting the municipal planner managing the application, Megan Backos, backosm@halifax.cabackosm@halifax.ca(External link) or 902.478.9725.

A request by Fathom Studio, on behalf of the property owner, to allow a mixed use development at 400 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville.

Details of the proposal include:

• One 8-storey building with 105 residential units and approx. 2084 square feet of ground floor commercial space;
• One 12-storey building with 94 residential units and approx. 4510 square feet of ground floor commercial space;
• 2-level underground parking podium connecting the two buildings above;
• Shared open space on top of the underground parking garage for residents and visitors;
• A walking trail to connect the development to Little Sackville River.

How to get Involved

The public is invited to participate in the planning process in the following ways:

• Watch the video (External link)on the righthand side of this website. The video is staff's presentation on the planning process and what Council will consider when evaluating this proposal; and
• Review the application documents on the application webpage(External link).

Public comments, questions, and feedback can be provided by contacting the municipal planner managing the application, Megan Backos, backosm@halifax.cabackosm@halifax.ca(External link) or 902.478.9725

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
• ~3,830 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(External link).
• Read the FAQ provided on the application webpage(External link).
• Watch the video(External link) within the same fold. 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 contacting the municipal Planner managing the application, Dean MacDougall, at dean.macdougall@halifax.ca dean.macdougall@halifax.ca (External link)or 902-240-7085.