Planning Applications

Public engagement is required as part of most planning application process and since the outbreak of Covid 19 online engagement has become in important tool. 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 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. 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 2023-01697 - 23-28 Novawood Drive, Dartmouth

Zzap Consulting is requesting, on behalf of the landowner of 23-28 Novawood Drive in 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.

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.
• Participate in the survey at the bottom of this page.

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

PLANAPP 2023-00812 - 1491 Sackville Drive, Middle Sackville

A request by Zzap Consulting, on behalf of the property owner, to allow a development of a multi-unit residential building and a commercial building on a site located at 1491 Sackville Drive in Middle Sackville (PIDs 41516030 and 41215419).

Details of the proposal include:

• 6-storey multi-unit residential building
• 124 residential units
• 143 parking spaces for residential use (32 surface and 111 underground)
• 3-storey commercial service use building
• ~ 18,000 square feet of commercial space
• 51 surface parking spaces for commercial use

To view more information about the proposal and application process, please visit the application webpage for PLANAPP 2023-00812.

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.
• Watch the video on the righthand side of this webpage.

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

PLANAPP 2023-00656 - 400 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville

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 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.

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

PLANAPP 2023-00287 - 893 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville

A request by Sightline Planning and Approvals, on behalf of the property owner, to allow a mixed use building at 893 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville.

Details of the proposal include:

• Five-storey mixed use building;
• 47 residential units;
• Variety of interior amenity space;
• 1275 square feet of ground level commercial space; and
• 24 underground and 26 surface level residential parking spaces.

How to get Involved

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

• Watch the video 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.

Public comments, questions, and feedback can be provided by contacting the municipal planner managing the application, Darrell Joudrey, joudred@halifax.ca or 902.225.8630.

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

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 contacting 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 contacting 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.