Current Development Applications

Official Plan Amendment - Strategic Growth Areas and City-Wide Community Planning Permit System

File: O2505 

Affected Lands: City-wide 

Applicant: City of Peterborough 

Description

The City of Peterborough has initiated the following application for an Official Plan Amendment pursuant to Sections 17 and 70.2 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. The City of Peterborough is proposing to update Official Plan policies relating to the Strategic Growth Areas and to enable a city-wide Community Planning Permit System (CPPS). The purpose of the proposed Official Plan Amendment is to:

  1. Implement Council’s motion from April 28, 2025, to remove building height restrictions and angular plane requirements within the Strategic Growth Areas;
  2. Update policies guiding the vision and development objectives for the Strategic Growth Areas;
  3. Update policies that allow for alternative measures to reduce parking demand, including car-share and cash-in-lieu of parking policies; and, 
  4. Enable a city-wide Community Planning Permit System. 
Statutory Public Meeting

The City of Peterborough will hold a Public Meeting in the Council Chambers, City Hall at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 2025.  

Additional Information

A Staff report will be available by 12:00 p.m. on the City’s website on Thursday, October 23, 2025. 

Additional information and materials relating to the proposed Official Plan Amendment, including information about preserving your appeal rights, may be obtained from the Planning, Development & Urban Design Division, City Hall, (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday) at 705-742-7777. For more information, contact the Planner, Policy and Research

Application for Site Plan Approval

File Number: SPC 1045
Owner/Applicant: GEPR Energy Canada Inc c/o Heather Chalmers
Agent: Bousfields Inc. c/o Emma West

Development Description

The applicant has submitted a Major Site Plan Amendment Application for 107 Park Street North. The proposed amendment includes the removal of certain buildings and the retention of, with a well-planned conservation strategy for, buildings on the west and east sides of the property as well as improvements to the site including landscaping. The property is zoned for the proposed use.

Additional Information

For more information contact the Urban Design Planner, Planning Division.

 

A landscape plan showing proposed site alterations.
A landscape plan showing proposed site alterations.

Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment

File Number: O2503 & Z2510
Owners: RPM Holdings (2006) Inc., Robert Fisher, Paul Bennett
Applicant: EcoVue Consulting Services Inc.

Development Description

Ashburnham Realty is proposing to consolidate and develop nine existing low density properties located along Crescent Street and Lake Street with a 218 unit apartment building consisting of a maximum of 17 storeys and 231 parking spaces in a parking structure.

Statutory Public Meeting

The City of Peterborough will hold a Public Meeting at a meeting of the General Committee to consider the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments under Sections 17 and 34 of the Planning Act. This notice will be updated with the date of the Public Meeting once it has been scheduled. 

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the City of Peterborough on the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, you must make a written request to:

John Kennedy, City Clerk
City of Peterborough, City Hall
500 George Street North
Peterborough, Ontario K9H 3R9

Additional Information

For more information contact the Land Use Planner, Planning Division.

Site Plan DrawingBuilding ElevationRendering

Application for Site Plan Approval

File Number: SPC 1043
Owner/Applicant: Hydro One Networks Inc.
Agent: Gensler Architecture & Design Canada Inc.

Development Description

The applicant is proposing to construct a Hydro One Network fleet maintenance building that is 1,521 square metres in size. The development also proposes associated surface parking for staff/visitors and accessory asphalt areas for fleet maintenance and operational on-site activities.

Additional Information

For more information contact the Urban Design Planner, Planning Division.

Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment

File Number: O2107 & Z2114
Owners: 2064086 Ontario Limited (Mason Homes)
Applicant: Innovative Planning Solutions Inc.

Development Description

2064086 Ontario Limited (aka Mason Homes) is proposing to develop two vacant properties located along Chemong Road at Broadway Boulevard:

  • 451 Grange Way located on the southeast corner of Chemong Road and Broadway Boulevard, and
  • 1290 Chemong Road located on the northeast corner of Chemong Road and Broadway Boulevard. Both properties were created as part of Mason Homes’ “Parklands” subdivision development (municipal file 15T-10507) and have been pre-graded in anticipation of development.

451 Grange Way

Mason Homes has revised the original proposal to develop the property with 230 units consisting of 118 apartment units (5 units in two 5-storey buildings) and 112 townhouse dwellings consisting of 18 street-fronting units serviced with a private rear lane, 56 back-to-back units accessed by private roadway, and 38 standard or double front units accessed by private roadway. The townhouse units are proposed to be three (3) storeys in height. Concurrent with construction, Mason Homes intends to establish the internal roads and common areas as a common elements condominium corporation and to subdivide the site to ensure each townhouse residential unit is located on a freehold lot as a parcel of tied land to the condominium.

Statutory Public Meeting

The City of Peterborough will hold a Public Meeting at a meeting of the General Committee to consider the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments under Sections 17 and 34 of the Planning Act. This notice will be updated with the date of the Public Meeting once it has been scheduled. 

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the City of Peterborough on the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, you must make a written request to:

John Kennedy, City Clerk
City of Peterborough, City Hall
500 George Street North
Peterborough, Ontario K9H 3R9

Additional Information

For more information contact the Land Use Planner, Planning Division.

 

Site Plan for townhouse and tower blocks on Grange Way off Chemong Road including parking, roadways
Architectural rendering that shows the proposed multi-storey apartment buildings, pedestrian walkways and greenspace

1290 Chemong Road

Mason Homes is proposing to develop two one-storey commercial buildings on the property with a combined floor area of 2,217 square metres and 105 parking spaces (including 5 accessible spaces).

Commercial conceptual site plan including two buildings and parking lot, landscaping features
Elevation drawing of two storey commercial building from east and west sides

Application for Site Plan Approval

File Number: SPC 1037
Owner: Life At The Brealey Inc.
Applicant: API Development Consultants

Development Description

The applicant is proposing to construct a 4-storey apartment building consisting of 102 units. The concept plan provides 123 on-site parking spaces, bicycle parking, and 1 loading space for the apartment building. The property is zoned for the proposed use.

Location: 540-550 Brealey Drive

Additional Information

For more information contact the Land Use Planner, Planning Division.

540 Brealey Drive Site Plan

Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments

File Numbers: 15T-18502, O1803, Z1809SB
Owner: 1001091374 Ontario Inc.
Applicant: The Biglieri Group Ltd.

Development Description

The applicant is proposing to develop a residential plan of subdivision consisting of 58 single detached dwellings. The proposed residential lots would front a new public street that is proposed to be developed as a loop with two accesses to Maniece Avenue. The subject properties, known municipally as 550 and 570 Maniece Avenue are located on the north side of Maniece Avenue to the west of Television Road.

Statutory Public Meeting

The City of Peterborough will hold a Public Meeting at a meeting of the General Committee to consider the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments under Sections 51, 17 and 34 of the Planning Act. This notice will be updated with the date of the Public Meeting once it has been scheduled.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the City of Peterborough on the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, you must make a written request to:

John Kennedy, City Clerk
City of Peterborough, City Hall
500 George Street North
Peterborough, Ontario K9H 3R9

Additional Information

For more information contact the Land Use Planner, Planning Division.

Draft Plan of Subdivision

Application for Site Plan Approval

File Number: SPC 1041
Owner/Applicant: Primaris REIT 
Agent: D.M. Wills Associates Limited

Development Description

The applicant is proposing to repurpose the existing ‘The Hot Tub People’ building into a restaurant (BeerTown) on the subject property. The restaurant will have a total of 187 seats located inside with an additional 64 seats located between the two outdoor patios located at the east and south sides of the building.

Additional Information

For more information contact the Urban Design Planner, Planning Division.

Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision, Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment

File Number: 15T-25501, Z2513SB and O2504
Applicant/Owner: Muskoka D&M Corp.
Agent: EcoVue Consulting Services Inc.

Development Description

The applicant proposes to develop a Plan of Subdivision to create two public streets and two blocks, consisting of a development block and a stormwater management block. The development block is anticipated to be developed to consist of six residential buildings with a shared amenity area including a clubhouse and outdoor pool, internal private roadway network with surface parking area and open space. Each apartment building would contain 102 units, for a total of 612 dwelling units. 

The proposed Official Plan Amendment seeks to amend Schedule ‘D’ – Roadway Network to the Official Plan by designating the new public streets within the site and the following existing streets as low-capacity collectors: McCrea Drive, Hillview Drive, Deline Street, and Simons Avenue between Deline Street and Chemong Road.

Statutory Public Meeting

Pursuant to Sections 17, 34 and 51 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.P.13, the City of Peterborough General Committee will hold a Public Meeting in the Council Chambers, City Hall at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025. A staff report will be available by 12:00 p.m. on the City's website on Thursday November 27, 2025.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the City of Peterborough on the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment, you must make a written request to:

John Kennedy, City Clerk
City of Peterborough, City Hall
500 George Street North
Peterborough, Ontario K9H 3R9

Additional Information

For more information contact the Land Use Planner, Planning Division.

Draft Plan of SubdivisionConcept PlanSample Elevation

Application for Residential Condominium Conversion

File Number: 15CDM-25501
Owner: SIREG 700 Parkhill Inc.
Applicant: The $imple Company

Development Description

SIREG 700 Parkhill Inc. is proposing a Draft Plan of Condominium for the conversion of an existing rental housing project to condominium ownership. The existing development consists of ten (10) two-storey residential townhouse blocks with a total of 128 dwelling units. The site includes asphalt parking areas, driveways, and walkways throughout the plan area, and provides parking for 185 vehicles. The property owner is proposing a private investment model through the condominium conversion process. The units can be sold to private investors to own individual dwelling units, that would then be rented out and managed by a property management/investment company on behalf of the investors. No operational changes or site alteration are proposed.

Statutory Public Meeting

Pursuant to Section 51 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.P.13, the City of Peterborough General Committee will hold a Public Meeting in the Council Chambers, City Hall at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025. A staff report will be available by 12:00 p.m. on the City's website on Thursday November 27, 2025.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the City of Peterborough on the proposed Draft Plan of Condominium for Residential Conversion, you must make a written request to:

John Kennedy, City Clerk
City of Peterborough, City Hall
500 George Street North
Peterborough, Ontario K9H 3R9

Additional Information

For more information contact the Land Use Planner, Planning Division.

Condominium Plan for 700 Parkhill Road West

Application for Zoning By-law Amendment

File Number: Z2516
Applicant/Owner: Kawartha Commons Cohousing
Agent: One Community Planning Inc.

Development Description

The Planning, Development and Urban Design Division of the Corporation of the City of Peterborough has received an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment. The applicant is proposing to change the zone from the PS.2 - Public Service District to an amended R.5 - Residential District to facilitate the development of a 6-storey apartment building with 42 residential units. 40 parking spaces will be provided on site. The proposal includes short-term and long-term bicycle parking.

Statutory Public Meeting

Pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.P.13, the City of Peterborough General Committee will hold a Public Meeting in the Council Chambers, City Hall at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025. A staff report will be available by 12:00 p.m. on the City's website on Thursday November 27, 2025.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the City of Peterborough on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to:

John Kennedy, City Clerk
City of Peterborough, City Hall
500 George Street North
Peterborough, Ontario K9H 3R9

Additional Information

For more information contact the Land Use Planner, Planning Division.

Site Plan drawing of proposed six-storey residential building, landscaping elements, parking lot and vehicle access
Architectural rendering of a six-storey building with balconies, mature trees
Elevation drawings of proposed residential complex, showing entrances and windows, balcony features

Application for Site Plan Approval

File Number: SPC 1031
Owner: Kingsway Peterborough Holdings
Applicant: D.M. Wills Associates Limited

Development Description

The applicant is proposing the development of two (2), 445.9 square metre industrial buildings on the lands municipally addressed as 749 The Kingsway. A phased construction approach is proposed, whereby one building is planned for immediate construction and the other is identified as future construction in approximately 5 years. Both buildings support the subject property’s existing industrial use and will encompass a new mechanical shop and indoor storage area, and ancillary office space and washroom. To facilitate this proposal, the applicant is proposing a parking lot expansion and new entrance off The Queensway, the latter will address site access issues related to the flood plain as recommended by Otonabee Conservation.

Location: 749 The Kingsway

Additional Information

For more information contact the Urban Design Planner, Planning Division.

Site Plan showing proposed building and parking area.

Application for Technical Adequacy Review in advance of a Zoning By-law Amendment Application

File Number: PC23-0044
Owners: Kawartha Muslim Religious Association (776 Parkhill Rd W), Mohammed Elharram, Abdul Sangrar and Magdy Kamar (784 Parkhill Rd W), and Trustees of Kawartha Muslim Religious Association (718 Crowley Cres)
Applicant: Kawartha Muslim Religious Association
Agent: One Community Planning Inc. c/o Laura Stone

Development Description

The Planning, Development and Urban Design Division of the Corporation of the City of Peterborough has received an application for Technical Adequacy Review, in advance of an eventual application for a Zoning By-law Amendment. The applicant is proposing to amend the Zoning By-law for the two residentially zoned properties adjacent to the existing PS.2 - Public Service District property to a PS.2 Zoning District. This amendment would facilitate an addition onto the existing Mosque that is located at 784 Parkhill Road West. In addition, the applicant is seeking a site specific exception to allow the continuation of the residential use of the dwelling located at 776 Parkhill Road East.

Statutory Public Meeting

The City of Peterborough will hold a Public Meeting at a meeting of the General Committee when a complete application for a Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act is received. This notice will be updated with the date of the Public Meeting once it has been scheduled.

Additional Information

For more information contact the Land Use Planner, Planning Division. 

Site Plan drawing includes parking configuration, landscaping elements, existing and proposed buildings and vehicle access points
Elevation drawings include proposed three-storey mosque addition from all directions as it relates to the existing building
Floor plan drawings of proposed mosque addition including office space, storage, childrens area, elevator, meeting all and prayer halls.

Application for Site Plan Approval

File Number: PC21-0036
Owner: 2513943 Ontario Inc. (My Storage)
Applicant: Arc Design Group

Development Description

The applicant proposes a Major Site Plan Amendment to construct a series of one-storey self-storage buildings at the rear of the site’s existing self-storage facility. This development provides an additional 7,979 square metres of storage space across four buildings. A total of 93 parking spaces are proposed across the site plan area, inclusive of 2 accessible parking spaces. The proposed development will make use of the existing driveway entrances off Technology Drive. The property is zoned for the proposed use.

Additional Information

For more information contact the Urban Design Planner, Planning Division.

Site Plan drawing showing phase 1 and 2 of proposal, including parking lot, vehicle access points, buildings
Elevation drawings of proposed storage facility including garage-style doors for each access to each storage unit

Application for Zoning By-law Amendment

File Number: Z2505
Owners: Ian Hully and Sean Hully
Applicant/Agent: Michelle Duong, DM Wills Associates Limited

Development Description

The Planning, Development and Urban Design Division of the Corporation of the City of Peterborough has received an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment. The applicant proposes to amend the Zoning By-law from R.3 ‘Residential District’ to C.50 ‘Commercial District’ to facilitate the development of a four-storey mixed-use building with commercial space on the main floor and 16 residential units on the upper three floors. 34 parking spaces will be provided on site. The proposal includes short-term and long-term bicycle parking.

Statutory Public Meeting

The City of Peterborough will hold a Public Meeting at a meeting of the General Committee to consider the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act. This notice will be updated with the date of the Public Meeting once it has been scheduled. 

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the City of Peterborough on the proposed Zoning By-law amendment, you must make a written request to:

John Kennedy, City Clerk
City of Peterborough, City Hall
500 George Street North
Peterborough, Ontario K9H 3R9

Additional Information

For more information contact the Land Use Planner

Site plan drawing for proposed four-storey mixed use residential and commercial building including main floor commercial space, entrances, sidewalk and walkway access, parking and landscaping on site

Application for Site Plan Approval

File Number: PC23-0040
Owner: 1496869 Ontario Inc.
Applicant: LandDesign

Development Description

The applicant is seeking eventual Site Plan Approval to facilitate the existing development at 873 High Street. This application will facilitate on-site improvements and help bring the subject property into compliance with the City’s Zoning By-law and Engineering Design Standards. The proposal will also facilitate an eventual H-Removal Application (removal of holding provision). The proposal contemplates enhanced landscaping, improvements to parking configurations, walkways, barrier curbs and service areas (e.g., waste and garbage receptacles). 

Additional Information

For more information contact the Urban Design Planner, Planning Division.

Site Plan drawing that shows parking facilities, walkways, landscaping enhancements to existing development
Elevation drawings of existing facility include entrances and elevation views from all directions (north, south, east, west)

Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment

File Numbers: 15T-22501, Z2209SB
Owner: Brookfield Residential (Ontario) LP
Applicant/Agent: Bousfields Inc.

Development Description

The applicant is proposing to develop a residential plan of subdivision consisting of three blocks for multi-unit residential purposes (24 rear-lane townhomes and 57 stacked townhomes), two blocks for private roadways, and a block for a roadway easement.

The development concept for the residential blocks, which are anticipated to be developed through a future site plan approval process and potentially a plan of condominium process, are illustrated in a conceptual site plan attached hereto. All residential uses are proposed to utilize private roadways for vehicular access rather than gain direct access to Brealey Drive. Blocks 4, 5 and 6 on the attached draft plan of subdivision are shown as private roadways but are sized in anticipation of potentially being established as public roadways in the future should development ever proceed on the adjacent lands to the west, located in the Township of Cavan-Monaghan.

Statutory Public Meeting

The City of Peterborough will hold a Public Meeting at a meeting of the General Committee to consider the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendments under Sections 51 and 34 of the Planning Act. This notice will be updated with the date of the Public Meeting once it has been scheduled. 

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the City of Peterborough on the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law amendments, you must make a written request to:

John Kennedy, City Clerk
City of Peterborough, City Hall
500 George Street North
Peterborough, Ontario K9H 3R9

Additional Information

For more information contact the Supervisor, Development Planning, Planning Division.

Concept site plan showing three blocks of stacked townhouses off Brealey Drive; roadways and parking access

Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments

File Numbers: 15T-13501, O1309, Z1314SB
Owner: KARM Canada Inc.
Applicant: D.M. Wills Associates Limited

Development Description

The applicant is proposing to develop a residential plan of subdivision consisting of a mix of single detached, duplex, triplex and fourplex dwellings together with an apartment building and a stormwater management facility for a total of 130 residential units. The proposed residential lots/blocks would front a new public street that is proposed to be developed as a loop with one access to Armour Road. The subject property, known municipally as 1220 Armour Road, is located at the northeast corner of the Armour Road - Rotary Greenway Trail intersection, just north of Cunningham Boulevard.

Statutory Public Meeting

The City of Peterborough will hold a Public Meeting at a meeting of the General Committee to consider the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments under Sections 51, 17 and 34 of the Planning Act. This notice will be updated with the date of the Public Meeting once it has been scheduled.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the City of Peterborough on the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, you must make a written request to:

John Kennedy, City Clerk
City of Peterborough, City Hall
500 George Street North
Peterborough, Ontario K9H 3R9

Additional Information

For more information contact the Land Use Planner, Planning Division.

Application for Site Plan Approval

File Number: SPC 1044
Owner/Applicant: Hydro One Networks Inc.
Agent: Gensler Architecture & Design Canada Inc.

Development Description

The applicant is proposing to construct a Hydro One Operations Centre that is 3,233 square metres in size. Private servicing is required to facilitate the development which is proposed via an easement through City of Peterborough lands to the east (1801 Fisher Drive), connecting to existing servicing on Jameson Drive.

Additional Information

For more information contact the Urban Design Planner, Planning Division.

Application for Site Plan Approval

File Number: SPC 1034
Owner/Applicant: D.M. Wills Associates Limited
Agent: Justin(e) Property Investments

Development Description

The applicant is proposing to develop a four (4) unit,115,325 ft2 (10,714 m2) industrial warehouse/office building. Two (2) driveway entrances have been proposed, with the north end being access for employee/visitor parking only and the south entrance being used for a combination of transportation truck and employee/visitor entry/exit. A storm water management facility has been proposed between the frontage of the building and Fisher Drive. 

Additional Information

For more information contact the Urban Design Planner, Planning Division.

Application for Site Plan Approval

File Number: PC23-0004
Owner: 2305105 Ontario Inc.
Applicant: Natalia Garavito

Development Description

The applicant proposes a Major Site Plan Amendment to facilitate the expansion of a recently built retirement home - Kawartha Heights Retirement Living. The proposal will expand the existing building footprint to include a 4-storey south building wing. The proposed addition will provide an additional 67 retirement units to the existing 108-unit building (Phase 1). The new unit breakdown includes 38 studio units, 20 1-bedroom units, and 9 two-bedroom units. Multiple variances were approved on this property to facilitate the retirement residence, including a reduction in the parking requirement from 0.75 spaces per suite (as previously reduced through file A10/12) to 0.54 spaces per suite. Therefore, a total of 175 parking spaces across the site plan area are proposed. The property is zoned for the existing and proposed use.

Additional Information

For more information contact the Urban Design Planner, Planning Division.

Architectural rendering shows existing building and proposed building that connects to existing, and looks mainly the same, three storeys and balconies
Architectural rendering showing east view, including existing and proposed buildings and parking area
Site Plan drawing shows configuration of existing and proposed buildings, which create a u-shape around parking area, loading/drop off zone, as well as landscape elements and parking lots

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