Make a development permit enquiry

If you have general questions or enquiries for detached houses, secondary suites, duplexes, multiplexes, laneway houses, building alterations, or changes of use, contact the Development and Building Services Centre.

Submit a development permit enquiry to get early feedback and guidance before preparing your application if your project is either:

Complex
Mixed-use
High-density
Rezoned

The development permit enquiry service is optional but highly encouraged. It can help you:

Identify technical requirements
Reduce delays and impacts later in the approvals process

Staff will help you identify high-level design and technical challenges and give advice and direction on form of development, variances, relaxations, and areas of discretion within our regulations.

Development permit enquires require preliminary drawings. Review the Development Advice (Enquiry) Checklist (160 KB) to help you prepare a complete enquiry.

Background

The DP enquiry service formalizes an existing process for staff and applicants to partner in the development of a supportable conditional DP application before submitting a complete and formal application.

This service is optional/voluntary and aims to provide a consistent level of service to customers. It is distinct from and not duplicative of the DP application process.

Staff will continue to respond to general enquiries including detached houses, secondary suites, duplexes, multiplexes, and laneway houses, alterations, and changes of use through the Development and Building Services Centre.

All questions are required unless marked optional.

Make a development permit enquiry

Background

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