Applications (Planning and Development)

Notice of Registration - 358-376 Portugal Cove Place

Take notice that St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 73, 2026, adopted on February 24, 2026, has been registered by the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs.

In general terms, the purpose of St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 73, 2026, is to rezone land at 358-376 Portugal Cove Place from the Residential 1 (R1) Zone to the Residential 2 (R2) and Apartment 1 (A1) Zone for a residential development and reduce the landscaping requirement in the A1 Zone to 30%.    

Notice of Registration - Public Consultation

Take notice that St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 68, 2026, adopted on April 21, 2026, has been registered by the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs.

In general terms, the purpose of St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 68, 2026, is to update Public Consultation and Variance regulations to meet the requirements of the Urban and Rural Planning Act and require on-site notices for planning applications.   

This amendment comes into effect on the date that...

Application - 132A Old Bay Bulls Road

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for 132A Old Bay Bulls Road.

Description

An application has been submitted for a Single Detached Dwelling, which is a Discretionary Use. The proposed Dwelling would meet the Zone Standards required for the Agriculture Zone.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Comments

Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address to cityclerk@stjohns.ca or P.O. Box 908, St. John’s NL  A1C 5M2.

Comments received become a...

Application - 415 Fowler's Road, May 2026

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for 415 Fowler’s Road.

Description

An application has been submitted for Heavy Equipment Storage and Vehicle Storage Yard. The proposed Use includes a new storage building with an area of approximately 223m2, along with two new outdoor, open storage areas in the rear yard and the existing Accessory Building.  

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Comments

Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address to

Application - 227 Empire Avenue

A change of Non-Conforming Use application has been submitted by Duo Maple T & I Inc. for 227 Empire Avenue.

Description

The proposed application is a change of Non-Conforming Use at 227 Empire Avenue from a Restaurant to a Restaurant and Retail Use for grocery items. The business will occupy a floor area of approximately 70 m2 with hours of operation Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Off-street parking is provided.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Comments

Provide your comments to the...

Application - 125 Southlands Boulevard

The City has received an application from CGI Development Inc. to rezone land at 125 Southlands Boulevard from the Commercial Regional (CR) Zone to the Residential 2 (R2) Zone for a residential subdivision comprised of 86 Semi-detached Dwellings. A Municipal Plan Amendment is also required to redesignate the property to the Residential District. A portion of the property will remain in the Commercial District and Commercial Regional (CR) Zone.

You can learn more about this application on the

Text Amendment - 30 Duckworth Street

The City is considering a text amendment to the Envision St. John’s Development Regulations to add “Dwelling Units on the 1st storey – properties 24 to 30 Duckworth Street” as a Permitted Use in the Commercial Downtown Mixed (CDM) Zone. This amendment was prompted by an application for a dwelling unit on the 1st storey at 30 Duckworth Street.

You can learn more about this application on the Planning St. John’s webpage at engagestjohns.ca/planning. The Planning St. John's webpage allows the public...