Planning and Development
Planning and Development oversees the Municipal Planning Strategy, Land Use By-Law, building permits, heritage property reviews, and the public GIS viewer. The department works closely with the Planning and Heritage Advisory Committee to maintain the character of one of Canada's most heritage-rich communities.
Department focus
Land use planning, heritage preservation, building permits, and GIS mapping
Current priorities
- Heritage property preservation and review
- Development permitting and zoning compliance
- Public access to planning and GIS resources
Services offered
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Staff
Planning and Development works with the Planning and Heritage Advisory Committee to review heritage alterations, development permits, and land use matters.
Heritage Properties
A heritage building is any structure constructed prior to 1940. Registered heritage buildings are formally recorded at the Registry of Deeds in Lawrencetown. All proposed modifications to registered heritage structures must be reviewed by the Planning and Heritage Advisory Committee before work begins.
GIS Viewer and Maps
The Town's web-based GIS system provides cloud-based mapping access. Look up zoning designations, parcel boundaries, and land use information through the interactive viewer.
Last reviewed: March 2026