Building, Developing and Subdividing Land
You will need an activity permit if you wish to conduct work in a watercourse, wetland or 15 m buffer zone on or near your property. Unauthorized changes made to a watercourse, wetland or buffer zone may result in damage to the environment, water quality...
What is an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?
An environmental impact assessment helps to determine any possible impacts, positive or negative, that a proposed project might have on the environment. In this way, negative or harmful impacts can be...
What is a Coastal Erosion and Flood Risk Assessment (CEFRA)?
A Coastal Erosion and Flood Risk Assessment is an evaluation of the erosion potential for a given coastal property which is based on the historic rate of erosion. A CEFRA will also identify...
This is a general reference guide to use as an aid in filling out an application for a building permit. It is a requirement under the Planning Act that all development meet the minimum requirements under the Planning Act, Subdivision and Development...
Prince Edward Island has established an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) review process for any project that may have a negative impact on the environment. The EIA review is a valuable tool. In the early stages of planning it allows the applicant,...
What is an environmental records review?
An environmental records review shares property information related to:
incidents of property contamination (e.g. oil spills);
presence of underground petroleum storage tanks;
status of any environmental...
A variety of GIS data and other geospatial services are available both for free and for-a-fee. Data that are available include community boundaries, aerial photographs, electoral districts, bridge structures and road networks, and an inventory of the...
Do I need a certificate to operate a water or wastewater facility?
Yes. Any individual who operates a water or wastewater facility must hold a valid certificate. An owner of a water or wastewater facility can also contract the services of a certified...
What is PEI Planning Decisions?
PEI Planning Decisions is an online service provided by the Province of Prince Edward Island. You can search provincial and municipal planning decisions relating to:
Subdivisions
Development and building permits
How do...
When do I need a Permit to Alter a Sand Dune?
Anyone who wishes to conduct work on, or near, a sand dune (e.g., build a staircase or boardwalk, undertake shoreline stabilization, etc.) must obtain a Permit to Alter a Sand Dune.
How can I get a Permit...
What is shoreline stabilization?
In the past, development along PEI’s shoreline was often undertaken with little thought given to the risks associated with erosion or flooding. As a result, many owners of shoreline properties are now faced with three...
Notice - New procedures during COVID-19 Pandemic
Inspection Services and Provincial Planning Offices located in Charlottetown and Summerside will reopen to the public on June 15, 2020. Meetings with inspectors or planning staff will be by appointment...
What is a central wastewater system?
Many PEI homes and businesses are serviced by central sewage collection and/or treatment systems. These are operated either by a municipality or a private entity. Several industrial operations have their own...
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