The purpose of the Task Force on land use was to carry out research and public consultation to develop detailed recommendations for land use policies and their implementation in a comprehensive land use planning framework.
As agriculture continues to drive local economies across the Province, Government is making beneficial changes to allow for extended research that will help grow the industry, build resiliency, and lead efforts to improve industry’s environmental footprint. The Province is...
The Commission on Land and Local Governance was appointed by the provincial government to inquire into land use and local governance issues, and to recommend new approaches where warranted.
Application Form for the exemption of environmentally significant class of land holdings
Natural Areas Protection Act (NAPA) The goal of this restrictive covenant is to preserve exceptional or rare habitats and areas of special importance to wildlife with more non-intrusive, hands off management. Under this agreement, allowable activities prescribed in property...
This report presents the results of a survey on land policy administered between July 8, 2020 and September 15, 2020.
A subdivision approval is required when any parcel of land is divided (e.g., to create a new lot or lots). An approval is also required to add more land to an existing lot, or to join two or more lots.
This infographic provides an update on Departmental activities to review and update legislation.
Annual Report of Housing, Land and Communities 2023-2024
Application form for the Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) Program