Applications (Planning and Development)

Application and Public Meeting - 358-376 Portugal Cove Place

A Public Meeting will take place regarding a rezoning application for land at 358-376 Portugal Cove Place. 

The City has received an application from GLD Homes Ltd. to rezone land at 358-376 Portugal Cove Place from the Residential (1) Zone to the Residential 2 (R2) Zone and Apartment 1 (A1) Zone for a mixed subdivision development. The proposed development is a combination of Townhouses along Portugal Cove Place and a 154-unit Cluster Development at the rear of the properties. A Municipal Plan...

Notice of Registration - Residential Uses and Subsidiary Dwelling Unit Text Amendment

Take notice that St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 57, 2025, adopted on August 12, 2025, has been registered by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Community Engagement.

In general terms, the purpose of St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 57, 2025, is to enable more residential uses across various zones and change the requirements for Subsidiary Dwelling Units within a Single Detached Dwelling.

This amendment comes into effect on the date that this notice is...

Application - 93 Tobin's Road

Application

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Bowbec Holdings Limited for 93 Tobin's Road.

Description

The application is for Heavy Equipment Storage and a Warehouse. The hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. The area of the Warehouse will be approximately 1115m² and heavy equipment will be stored on-site behind the building. Parking is provided on-site. 

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

Comments

Provide your comments to the Office of the...

Application - 853 Main Road

The City is considering a map amendment to Appendix C, Map 4 Waterways and Wetlands, to reflect changes to the status of a wetland at 853 Main Road. A recent study of the wetland at 853 Main Road found that the wetland does not meet the criteria for wetland protection. The proposed amendment to Map 4 would change the status of the wetland from "Wetland - Further Study Required" to "Wetland - Unprotected". A Municipal Plan amendment is not needed.

You can learn more about this amendment on the

Application - 44 Ladysmith Drive

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for 44 Ladysmith Drive.

Description

The application is a Home Occupation for a hair salon. The floor area will be approximately 38.55m2 and operate Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The business will have up to 4 clients per day. Off-street parking is available.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

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,...

Application - 204-206 Main Road

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial Services Inc. for 204-206 Main Road.

Description

The application is for a Service Shop for pet memorial services that specialize in pet aquamation. The floor area will be approximately 471m² and operate Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Parking relief will be requested.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2025.

Comments

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

Application - Area of 145 Southern Shore Highway

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for the area of 145 Southern Shore Highway.

Description

The application is for clearing and grubbing of land that has an area of approximately 3901m2 and is located in the Watershed Zone.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2025.

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 matter of public record and are...