Pre-Consultation Applications

The pre-consultation process is a voluntary process where a prospective applicant chooses to present a development proposal to Development Services for initial review and feedback prior to proceeding with a formal planning application.

The submission of a Pre-Consultation Application is intended to allow Development Services to provide high-level feedback and direction on a development proposal, as well as communicating complete planning application requirements to a prospective applicant. The feedback provided through pre-consultation is intended to assist a prospective applicant with preparing for the submission of a complete formal planning application.

The pre-consultation process is not intended to provide a comprehensive review of a development proposal at the same level of detail as would be completed through the submission of a formal planning application. There are two levels of review that can be provided through the pre-consultation process. The applicant may indicate a preference on their Pre-Consultation Application, however the type of review deemed necessary is entirely at the discretion of Development Services. The two levels of pre-consultation provided by Development Services are as follows:

1. Minor Review: Development Services reviews the development proposal and provides a written response to the applicant confirming what planning application(s) are required, along with any preliminary comments and feedback with respect to what information and materials will be required to form a complete planning application.

No internal and/or external agencies and departments circulation occurs. The written response will indicate agencies and departments that should be consulted with prior to submitting a complete formal planning application. 

No meeting between Development Services and the applicant is provided for a minor review.

2. Major Review: Development Services reviews the development proposal and provides a written response to the applicant confirming what planning application(s) are required, along with any preliminary comments and feedback with respect to what information and materials will be required to form a complete planning application.

Internal and/or external agencies will be circulated a request to provide initial feedback and other helpful information as it relates to the development proposal.

If necessary, a meeting will be arranged between Development Services and the applicant. Meetings related to major reviews may involve internal and/or external agencies and departments subject to their availability and ability to participate in the pre-consultation process.

In accordance with the Town’s 2025 Fees Bylaw No. 24-25, the applicable fees for a Pre-Consultation Application are $300.00 for minor review or $600.00 for major review. If the full cost of a Pre-Consultation Application exceeds $300.00 (minor) or $600.00 (major), the Town’s Fees Bylaw requires full recovery of additional costs. If a balance is owing, the written response from Development Services cannot be released until full payment is received. Please note that the above fees are reviewed by Council on an annual basis and subject to change.

☐ Applicable Fees                                 

☐ Pre-Consultation Application Form

☐ Cover Letter and/or Development Proposal Brief             

☐ Concept Plan and/or Site Plan     

☐ Preliminary Discussion Topics and Questions List             

☐ Additional figures, plans, maps, and/or supporting materials (Optional)**

* It is recommended that a prospective applicant utilize the checklist included in this guide to ensure that all required materials are submitted.

** If ArcGIS/CAD digital files are available it is strongly recommended that these be submitted with the Pre-Consultation Application.