Current Planning Applications
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Application by Abundant Life Victory Church for an amendment to the Central Colchester Land Use Bylaw to rezone property located at 149-151 Pictou Road from R-4 Multiple Residential – High Density to I Institutional to permit the existing structure to be utilized as a Place of Worship
Application by Abundant Life Victory Church for an amendment to the Central Colchester Land Use Bylaw to rezone property located at 149-151 Pictou Road from R-4 Multiple Residential – High Density to I Institutional to permit the existing structure to be utilized as a Place of Worship. Click to expand.
APPLICANT: David McLean on behalf of Abundant Life Victory Church
Application by 4584800 Nova Scotia Limited to amend an existing Development Agreement on lands located at Ainslie Lane (Lot F1-2 – Private Lane), Valley, NS
Application by 4584800 Nova Scotia Limited to amend an existing Development Agreement on lands located at Ainslie Lane (Lot F1-2 – Private Lane), Valley, NS. Click to expand.
APPLICANT: Chris Marchand on behalf of 4584800 Nova Scotia Limited
2023 - Application by Five Corners Property to Amend the Central Colchester Municipal Planning Strategy to change the designation and zoning of this property to allow the creation of a Comprehensive Development District (CDD), for a proposed mixed-use development.
2023 - Application by Five Corners Property to Amend the Central Colchester Municipal Planning Strategy to change the designation and zoning of this property to allow the creation of a Comprehensive Development District (CDD), for a proposed mixed-use development.. Click to expand.
OWNERS: Five Corners Property (on behalf of 4432357 NS Ltd.)
Application by Tammy Reeves and Jason Reeves for a Development Agreement to permit a grouped dwelling development, four dwellings with four units/dwelling
Application by Tammy Reeves and Jason Reeves for a Development Agreement to permit a grouped dwelling development, four dwellings with four units/dwelling. Click to expand.
APPLICANT: Tammy and Jason Reeves
Amendments to the Colchester Subdivision Bylaw
Amendments to the Colchester Subdivision Bylaw. Click to expand.
LOCATION: Colchester
Application by zzap Consulting Inc., on behalf of Karountzos Developments Inc., for a Development Agreement to permit a grouped dwelling development consisting of three apartment buildings
Application by zzap Consulting Inc., on behalf of Karountzos Developments Inc., for a Development Agreement to permit a grouped dwelling development consisting of three apartment buildings. Click to expand.
APPLICANT: zzap Consulting Inc.
Application by Shane Richard, on behalf of Ridgeway Management Inc., for a Development Agreement to permit a grouped dwelling development consisting of 12 multi-unit residential buildings
Application by Shane Richard, on behalf of Ridgeway Management Inc., for a Development Agreement to permit a grouped dwelling development consisting of 12 multi-unit residential buildings. Click to expand.
APPLICANT: Ridgeway Management Inc
Application by Abundant Life Victory Church for an amendment to the Central Colchester Land Use Bylaw to rezone property located at 149-151 Pictou Road from R-4 Multiple Residential – High Density to I Institutional to permit the existing structure to be utilized as a Place of Worship
APPLICANT: David McLean on behalf of Abundant Life Victory Church
LOCATION: 149-151 Pictou Road, Bible Hill PID 20440491
DESCRIPTION: The applicants have applied for a rezoning to permit the existing structures (the former St. David’s Church and Church Hall) to be utilized as a Place of Worship.
APPLICATION STATUS: First Reading was held on Thursday, February 27, 2025, by Council and a hearing date was scheduled for THURSDAY, March 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. It will be held in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 1 Church Street, Truro.
Contact Jill McGillicuddy at jmcgillicuddy@colchester.ca or 902.897.3170 for more information.
Application by 4584800 Nova Scotia Limited to amend an existing Development Agreement on lands located at Ainslie Lane (Lot F1-2 – Private Lane), Valley, NS
APPLICANT: Chris Marchand on behalf of 4584800 Nova Scotia Limited
LOCATION: Ainslie Lane (Lot F1-2 – Private Lane), Valley PID 20031225
DESCRIPTION: The applicant has applied to amend the existing Development Agreement to permit eight (8) storage sheds.
APPLICATION STATUS: First Reading was held on Thursday, February 27, 2025, by Council and a hearing date was scheduled for THURSDAY, March 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. It will be held in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 1 Church Street, Truro.
Contact Jill McGillicuddy at jmcgillicuddy@colchester.ca or 902.897.3170 for more information.
2023 - Application by Five Corners Property to Amend the Central Colchester Municipal Planning Strategy to change the designation and zoning of this property to allow the creation of a Comprehensive Development District (CDD), for a proposed mixed-use development.
OWNERS: Five Corners Property (on behalf of 4432357 NS Ltd.)
LOCATION: 157 acre property within the Village of Bible Hill (formerly known as the Bates Property). The PID number is 20067658.
DESCRIPTION: If successful, the CDD would allow for a variety of mixed uses including houses, apartment buildings, commercial uses and parks and trails.
APPLICATION STATUS: A Public Hearing was held on August 1st, 2023 with Council voting in favour of the amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law. These amendments have been approved by the Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and are effective immediately. Click here to read the staff report and recommendation . Click here to read the notice of approval.
Contact Pam Macintosh at pmacintosh@colchester.ca or 902-897-3170 for more information.
Click on the button above to read the 2007 Bible Hill Master Plan, which was a study done in anticipation of there being interest in development occurring in this area in the future.
Application by Tammy Reeves and Jason Reeves for a Development Agreement to permit a grouped dwelling development, four dwellings with four units/dwelling
APPLICANT: Tammy and Jason Reeves
LOCATION: 307 College Road, Bible Hill PID 20062352
DESCRIPTION: The applicants have applied for a Development Agreement to permit a grouped dwelling development, four dwellings with four units/dwelling.
APPLICATION STATUS: This application is currently under review by the Municipality. A public meeting will be scheduled with the Planning Advisory Committee at a later date. Contact Jill McGillicuddy by email: jmcgillicuddy@colchester.ca or by phone at 902-897-3170 for more information.
Amendments to the Colchester Subdivision Bylaw
LOCATION: Colchester
DESCRIPTION: Amendments are proposed to the Colchester Subdivision Bylaw that include approval of lots not meeting frontage requirements for the purpose of a telecommunication tower, addition of flag lots, amendments to the provisions of private roads, and text amendments.
APPLICATION STATUS: Council approved these amendments. The Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing have completed their review. The amendments are effective as of September 25, 2024. Contact Jill McGillicuddy by email: jmcgillicuddy@colchester.ca or by phone at 902.897.3170 for more information.
Application by zzap Consulting Inc., on behalf of Karountzos Developments Inc., for a Development Agreement to permit a grouped dwelling development consisting of three apartment buildings
APPLICANT: zzap Consulting Inc.
LOCATION: 104 Vimy Road, Bible Hill PIDs 20068540, 20479226 and 20477196.
DESCRIPTION: The applicants have applied for a Development Agreement to permit a grouped dwelling development, consisting of three multi-unit four storey buildings, totalling 162 units.
APPLICATION STATUS: This application is currently under review by the Municipality. A public meeting will be scheduled with the Planning Advisory Committee at a later date. Contact Jill McGillicuddy by email: jmcgillicuddy@colchester.ca or by phone at 902-897-3170 for more information.
Application by Shane Richard, on behalf of Ridgeway Management Inc., for a Development Agreement to permit a grouped dwelling development consisting of 12 multi-unit residential buildings
APPLICANT: Ridgeway Management Inc
LOCATION: Highway 2 Lot 11 – RWR1, Hilden PID 20205266.
DESCRIPTION: The applicant has applied for a Development Agreement to permit a grouped dwelling development, consisting of six multi-unit with 12 units/building, totalling 72 units.
APPLICATION STATUS: This application is currently under review by the Municipality. A public meeting will be scheduled with the Planning Advisory Committee at a later date. Contact Jill McGillicuddy by email: jmcgillicuddy@colchester.ca or by phone at 902.897.3170 for more information.