Development & Planning Applications

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    Notice of Registration - Section 6.20 Heavy Equipment Storage

    Take notice that St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 76, 2026, adopted on May 19, 2026, has been registered by the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs.

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    Text Amendment - Waterway Buffers

    The City is considering amending Section 4.10(1) of the Envision St. John's Development Regulations respecting buffers for waterways and tributaries. The purpose of this amendment is to clarify how wa...

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    Text Amendment - Harbour Use

    The City is considering an amendment to the Envision St. John's Development Regulations to add a new definition called "Harbour Use" which is specific to marine-industrial activities surrounding the S...

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    Application - 300 Torbay Road, June 2026

    A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by PR Realty Inc. at 300 Torbay Road.

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    Application - 20 Kerr Street

    A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for 20 Kerr Street.

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    Application - 607 Torbay Road

    A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by 95171 Newfoundland & Labrador Inc. at 172 Duckworth Street.

  • Application - 172 Duckworth Street

    A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by 95171 Newfoundland & Labrador Inc. at 172 Duckworth Street.

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    Application - 12 Shaw Street

    The city received an application for construction of a Single Detached Dwelling with a proposed Side Yard (abutting a street) of 5.6 metres.

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    Application - 158 Ruby Line

    A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for 158 Ruby Line.

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    Application - 59 Battery Road

    A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Dancing Spirit Psychotherapy at 59 Battery Road.

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    Application - 262 Newfoundland Drive, May 2026

    A change of Non-Conforming Use application has been submitted by Crazy Cat Lady Hotel and Spa Inc. for 262 Newfoundland Drive.

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    Application - 62 Old Bay Bulls Road

    The city received an application for construction of an Accessory building with a proposed height of 5.4 metres. For a Residential Use, Accessory Building height shall not exceed 5 metres. The applica...

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    Application - 69 Military Road

    The City has received an application from Breen’s Enterprises Ltd to rezone property at 69 Military Road from the Residential Downtown (RD) zone to the Residential Mixed (RM) zone. 

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    Notice of Registration - 45-53 Blackmarsh Road

    Take notice that St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 75, 2026, adopted on February 24, 2026, has been registered by the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs.

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    Notice of Registration - 70 Powers Road

    Take notice that St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 74, 2026, adopted on March 10, 2026, has been registered by the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs.

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    Notice of Registration - 358-376 Portugal Cove Place

    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.

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    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.

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    Application - 132A Old Bay Bulls Road

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

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    Application - 415 Fowler's Road - May 2026

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

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    Application - 227 Empire Avenue

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

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    Application - 285 Southern Shore Highway, May 2026

    A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for 285 Southern Shore Highway.

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    Application - 94 Hamlyn Road

    A change of Non-Conforming Use application has been submitted by Metro Hardwood Incorporated for 94 Hamlyn Road.

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    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 C...

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    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 subdiv...

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    Text Amendment - Accessory Buildings and Backyard Suites

    The City is considering an amendment to the Envision St. John's Development Regulations related to accessory buildings and backyard suites in Rural and Rural Residential Zones.

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    Text Amendment - Heavy Equipment Storage

    The City is considering an amendment to the Envision St. John's Development Regulations respecting Heavy Equipment Storage and Vehicle Storage Yards.

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    Application - 60 O'Leary Avenue, April 2026

    A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Conquest Holdings at 60 O’Leary Avenue.

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    Application - 3 Blackmarsh Road

    A change of Non-Conforming Use application has been submitted by Jumoke Afolabi for 3 Blackmarsh Road.

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    Application - 622 Empire Avenue

    A change of Non-Conforming Use application has been submitted by SpiceX International Inc. for 622 Empire Avenue.

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    Application - 390 Topsail Road

    A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by PR Reality Ltd for 390 Topsail Road.

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