Current Development Applications

The following Planning applications for proposed development are being reviewed by the Township Planning Department. Applications are updated as often as possible but may not include all active applications.

Please contact the Planning Department for questions or more information about specific properties or applications.

Zoning By-law Amendment Applications

Minor Variance Applications

PLMV2026041- Brake and Cain

Property

Part of Lot 15, Concession 14, Geographic Township of Lutterworth, municipally known as 2994 Deep Bay Road, (see Key Map ).

Property Owner

Mike Brake and Lisa Cain

Applicant/Agent

Mike Brake and Lisa Cain

Purpose of Application

The purpose of the application is to provide relief from the Township of Minden Hills Zoning By-law 06-10, as amended, to permit the construction of a 37.2 sq. metre (400 sq. foot) detached carport. The application will have the effect of providing relief from Section 5.2 of the Zoning By-law to recognize a reduced side yard setback of 11 metres (36.1 feet), whereas 15 metres (49.2 feet) is required.

For more information, please see the site plan and photos .

Status

The application is scheduled for public meeting on August 31, 2026.

Contact

Jodi Whalen, Planner

PLMV2026042- Mulcahy

Property

Part of Lot 3, Concession 13, Geographic Township of Lutterworth, municipally known as 1350 Hamilton Road, located on South Lake, (see Key Map ).

Property Owner

Rhonda and Thomas Mulcahy

Applicant/Agent

The Biglieri Group

Purpose of Application

The purpose of the application is to provide relief from the Township of Minden Hills Zoning By-law 06-10, as amended, to permit the construction of a 162.6 square metre (1,750 square foot) steel storage building. The application will have the effect of providing relief from Section 4.1.8 of the Zoning By-law to recognize a lot coverage of detached accessory buildings and structures of 6.1% of the lot area, whereas a maximum of 5% of the lot area, is otherwise permitted.

As identified on the site plan the owners are also proposing to demolish and reconstruct the dwelling. However, no planning approvals are required for the reconstruction, and it therefore does not form part of this application.

For more information on the existing features and proposed development, please see the Survey and Site Plan.

Status

The application is scheduled for public meeting on August 31, 2026.

Contact

Jodi Whalen, Planner

Township Amendments

Township Initiated – Official Plan Amendment – Delegated Authority

Property

The Official Plan Amendment applies to all lands within the Township of Minden Hills. On this basis, no location map has been provided.

Applicant/Agent

Township of Minden Hills

Purpose of Amendment

The purpose of this amendment is to establish policies to allow the approval of minor Zoning By-law Amendments, specifically the removal of a holding (H) provision, approval of temporary uses, correcting errors or omissions, amendments as a condition of consent, and other amendments deemed to be technical in nature, to be delegated to an employee, specifically the Manager of Planning Services and Chief Administrative Officer or their designates. The amendment will also introduce alternate measures for public notice associated with delegated matters. The effect of the amendment will be to streamline the approval of minor zoning by-law amendments to improve processing timelines and efficiency.

Status

The amendment is scheduled for public meeting on September 10, 2026.

The public meeting is an opportunity for the public to provide comments or feedback, and for Council to hear and consider comments related to the proposed amendment. No staff recommendation will form part of the public meeting to allow an opportunity for further revisions to the amendment that may arise as a result of comments received.

Additional Information

A copy of the proposed amendment is available for review: DRAFT - Proposed OPA19 - Delegated Authority

Contact

For more information about this matter, or to submit written comments prior to the public meeting, please contact:

Amanda Dougherty, Manager of Planning

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