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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Notice of public hearing: One public hearing for all affected communities will be held on Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. to consider proposed short-term rental regulations in Eastern Passage/Cow Bay, North Preston, Lake Major, Lake Loon, Cherry Brook and East Preston. Details: engagehalifax.ca/rural-short-...

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Municipal planning can be complex, so we're breaking down the basics. The municipality uses different planning documents to guide growth and development. The Suburban Plan is the new community plan being developed for Halifax's suburban communities. Why does this matter?

A series of blue and green informational graphics about the Suburban Plan. The cover graphic has a stylized illustrated map of Suburban Areas marked with icons. The icons represent housing, businesses, parks, transportation, cycling, accessibility and services. The text reads: What is the Suburban Plan and why does it matter?

"What is the Suburban Plan? A community plan that will help guide how suburban communities grow and change over time."

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Illustrated map of Halifax's suburban communities. The text reads: Where is the Suburban Plan area? Communities outside the Regional Centre with access (or planned access) to municipal water, wastewater and transit services.

A diagram showing different levels of plans: Regional Plan, Community plans and Land use by-laws and Subdivision By-law.

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Reminder: you have until Sept 4 to help inform policies to guide where and how large scale solar farms can be developed. Learn more and take the survey today: buff.ly/24YUWDg

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The municipality is advancing climate goals by exploring ways to reduce barriers to solar energy projects and increase local renewable energy generation. Regional Council considering policies to enable solar farms. Learn more and have your say by filling out the survey today. buff.ly/24YUWDg

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Reminder: The Young Street Lands FGN survey closes Aug. 23. Share your feedback on draft land-use policies, built-form regulations and two development proposals. Your input will help inform final recommendations to Regional Council. engagehalifax.ca/young-street-lands

A drone view of the Young Street Lands Future Growth Node showing commercial buildings, parking lots and surrounding neighbourhoods. A Planning & Development banner appears above the text: “Help shape the future of the Young Street Lands.”

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Solar collector systems also called solar farms are large-scale, ground-mounted devices or installations that capture sunlight and convert it to useable energy that feeds directly into a utility grid. Employees are seeking feedback from residents on solar farms in the municipality. buff.ly/24YUWDg

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The municipality is reviewing policies to guide where and how large-scale solar farms may be developed. Your feedback can help shape future policies. Public input will help inform recommendations that go to Regional Council for consideration. Learn more and share your feedback: buff.ly/24YUWDg

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The municipality is reviewing policies and land use by-laws to guide the future of large-scale solar farms across the region. Share your feedback on where solar farms may be permitted and other considerations for employees. Learn more & take the survey: engagehalifax.ca/regional-plan/solar-farms

Solar farm on rolling green hills under a blue sky, overlaid with a call for residents to help shape local solar energy and municipal policies for large-scale solar farm development.

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Help shape the future of Halifax's north end. Share your feedback on the Young Street Lands Future Growth Node planning process, including two development proposals. Attend public open house sessions on Aug. 5 at the Halifax Forum or complete the survey: engagehalifax.ca/young-street-lands.

Four carousel graphics. The first graphic shows a map of the Young Street Lands Future Growth Node (FGN) in north-end Halifax. An orange highlighted area identifies the lands bounded by Robie, Young, Windsor and Almon streets. Text on the graphic reads: "The Young Street Lands Future Growth Node spans 11.8 hectares in north-end Halifax."

A drone view of the Young Street Lands FGN site with Halifax Forum showing large vacant and underutilized parcels of land. Overlaid text reads: “The site includes large vacant and underutilized lands with significant redevelopment potential.”

A drone view of the Young Street Lands Future Growth Node overlooking Halifax Harbour. Overlaid text describes proposed planning policies, land-use and built-form regulations to guide future growth and development in the area.

A graphic featuring comment and speech bubble icons. Overlaid text reads: “Share your feedback: Attend an in-person open house session or complete an online survey.”

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Do you live in Herring Cove? Join the upcoming engagement opportunity and share what matters, what challenges you see and what you hope for the future. Drop in anytime at Herring Cove Community Centre, 30 Latter Pond Lane, Herring Cove on Wednesday, June 17, 6-8 p.m. Presentation at 6:30 p.m.

A photo of Herring Cove featuring a coastal waterfront scene with houses and rocky shoreline. White text over the image reads: “Suburban Plan Open House” and “Herring Cove.” Event details state: “Herring Cove Community Centre (30 Latter Pond Ln., Herring Cove)” and “Wednesday, June 17, 6–8 p.m. Drop-in style with presentation at 6:30 p.m.” A blue banner along the bottom includes the Planning & Development and Halifax logos.

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Do you live in Herring Cove? Drop in at Herring Cove Community Centre, 30 Latter Pond Lane on Wednesday, June 17, 6-8 p.m. to share what matters, what challenges you see and what you hope for the future of Herring Cove area. Details: engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

11:13 a.m. ADT, June 1: the municipality's Permitting, Planning, Licensing & Compliance (POSSE) Customer Portal is running now as normal. Thank you for your patience.

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

9:35 a.m. ADT, June 1: the municipality's Permitting, Planning, Licensing & Compliance (POSSE) Customer Portal is currently unavailable. We are working to fix this and will provide an update when available. Thank you for your patience.

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The municipality's Permitting, Planning, Licensing & Compliance (POSSE) system, and associated e-payment functionality will be unavailable starting Friday, May 29 at 8 p.m. ADT and is expected to be available again by Monday, June 1 at 6 a.m. ADT. Thank you for understanding.

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Last reminder: the Missing Middle Housing survey closes May 31. Share your input to help shape what missing middle housing looks like in your community. Learn more and participate: engagehalifax.ca/centre-plan-2026-updates

Illustrated “missing middle housing” graphic with text in the top right reading “Centre Plan, Planning & Development.” The illustration shows a range of neighbourhood housing types, including semi-detached homes, internal conversions, rear additions, cluster housing, three- and four-unit dwellings, backyard suites, multi-unit buildings (5–8 units) and townhouses.

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Under the current Sackville Drive Land Use By-Law, food service vehicles are not permitted under any defined use. The proposed amendment would add food service vehicles to the Temporary Commercial Uses category. To learn more, visit buff.ly/KUBi6S3%E2%8... or contact kelly.greenland@halifax.ca

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Reminder: the last Missing Middle Housing pop-up is May 13, 2–5 p.m. at Halifax Central Library. Missing middle housing refers to homes that fill the gap between single-unit homes and large apartment buildings, providing more housing options. Share input: engagehalifax.ca/centre-plan-2026-updates

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

The municipality's Permitting, Planning, Licensing & Compliance (POSSE) system and associated e-payment functionality will be unavailable starting Friday, May 8 at 8 p.m. ADT and is expected to be available again by Saturday, May 9 at 8 a.m. ADT. Thank you for your understanding.

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

The Cole Harbour Common Stormwater Management project will look at ways to improve drainage and reduce flooding around the soccer field, multiuse field & track area, while also looking at ways to make the space more accessible for everyone. Survey closes May 15: engagehalifax.ca/cole-harbour-common

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The municipality is reviewing design requirements for new missing middle housing in low-rise residential areas of the Regional Centre. Share your feedback. It will inform recommendations to Regional Council in 2026. Learn more: engagehalifax.ca/centre-plan-2026-updates

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Did you know the P&D Dashboard is updated daily? The dashboard provides daily data on housing, permits and development trends. It also links to the Permit Status Map for those who prefer a geographic view. Explore it here: halifax.ca/development-dashboard

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Survey deadline extended to May 15! The Cole Harbour Common Stormwater Management project will look at ways to improve drainage and reduce flooding around the soccer field, multiuse field & track area. Take the survey today: engagehalifax.ca/cole-harbour-common

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

The Cole Harbour Common Stormwater Management project will look at ways to improve drainage and reduce flooding around the soccer field, multiuse field & track area, while also looking at ways to make the space more accessible for everyone. Take the survey today: engagehalifax.ca/cole-harbour-common

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Have you ever travelled down Herring Cove Road in Spryfield and wished things were different? Collaborate with your neighbours and create a shared vision and guiding principles for the area on April 21 from 6-8 p.m. at Spryfield Legion. Learn more: engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

Text reads: "Suburban Plan – Herring Cove Road, Spryfield area visioning workshop” over a blurred photo of a map with crayons and sticky notes.

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

We’re asking for feedback on the future of the Cole Harbour Common to explore solutions to address frequent flooding. Join us at one of our two open houses at Cole Harbour Place tonight (4p.m. or 6:30p.m.) to learn more and share your ideas. Register today: engagehalifax.ca/cole-harbour-common

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

We’re asking for feedback on the future of the Cole Harbour Common to explore solutions to address frequent flooding. Join us at one of our two open houses at Cole Harbour Place on April 15 (4p.m. or 6:30p.m.) to learn more and share your ideas. Register today: engagehalifax.ca/cole-harbour-common

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Join us for a visioning workshop for Sackville Drive tonight at Acadia Hall (650 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville) from 6–8 p.m. Share your ideas on building and public space design and use, accessibility improvements and more. Register: engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Join us for a visioning workshop for Main, Cow Bay and Shore roads in Eastern Passage tonight at Fisherman's Cove Heritage Centre (4 Government Wharf Rd) from 6–8 p.m. community members will collaborate to create a shared vision of their local main street. Register: engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Join the municipality at the NSCC Akerley cafeteria (21 Woodlawn Rd) tonight from 6-8 p.m to collaborate with your neighbours and create a shared vision of the Main St. area. It’s free to attend and open to everyone. Registration is encouraged as space is limited. engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Join us for a visioning workshop for Sackville Drive on April 9 at Acadia Hall (650 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville) from 6–8 p.m. Share your ideas on building and public space design and use, accessibility improvements and more. Register: engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Join us for a visioning workshop for Main, Cow Bay and Shore roads in Eastern Passage on April 8 at Fisherman's Cove Heritage Centre (4 Government Wharf Rd) from 6–8 p.m. community members will collaborate to create a shared vision of their local main street. Register: engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Join the municipality at the NSCC Akerley cafeteria (21 Woodlawn Rd) on April 7 from 6-8 p.m to collaborate with your neighbours and create a shared vision of the Main St. area. It’s free to attend and open to everyone. Registration is encouraged as space is limited. engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Join us for a visioning workshop for Main, Cow Bay and Shore roads in Eastern Passage on April 8 at Fisherman's Cove Heritage Centre from 6–8 p.m. Share your ideas on building and public space design and use, accessibility improvements and more. Register: engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

"Suburban Plan – Main Road, Cow Bay Road, Shore Road, Eastern Passage visioning workshop” over a blurred photo of a map with crayons and sticky notes.

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Join us for a visioning workshop for Main Street, Dartmouth, Westphal and Lake Loon on April 7 at NSCC Akerley (21 Woodlawn Rd) from 6–8 p.m. Share your ideas on building and public space design and use, accessibility improvements and more. Register and learn more: engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

"Suburban Plan – Main Street, Dartmouth, Westphal and Lake Loons visioning workshop” over a blurred photo of a map with crayons and sticky notes. Text lists two events at Bedford and Halifax written in the caption.

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Join us tonight for a visioning workshop for Bedford Highway at Bedford Legion (1772 Bedford Hwy) from 6–8 p.m. Share your ideas on building and public space design and use, accessibility improvements and more. To register or learn more, visit engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Join us for a visioning workshop for Bedford Highway on March 30 at Bedford Legion (1772 Bedford Hwy) from 6–8 p.m. Share your ideas on building and public space design, the types of stores and services you’d like to see. To register or learn more, visit engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Join us tonight March 26, at the Cole Harbour Place at 6 p.m. Share your ideas on building and public space design, the types of stores and services you’d like to see, accessibility improvements and more. To register or learn more, visit engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Join us tomorrow, March 26, at the Cole Harbour Place at 6 p.m. Share your ideas on building and public space design, the types of stores and services you’d like to see, accessibility improvements and more. To register or learn more, visit engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Join us for a visioning workshop for Bedford Highway on March 30 at Bedford Legion (1772 Bedford Hwy) from 6–8 p.m. Share your ideas on building and public space design, the types of stores and services, accessibility and more. To register or learn more, visit engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Have you explored the P&D Dashboard? It’s available for everyone and provides daily data on housing approvals, completed units, permit activity and development trends across the municipality. All permit types are included and users can filter results. Take a look: halifax.ca/development-dashboard

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Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board @nsregappealsbrd.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Notice of Hearing - June 2, 2026 - Adi and Doron Fleisher (M12682) nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Share your ideas and vision for the Mill Cove area and the Bedford Waterfront. Wednesday, March 4 from 6-8:30 p.m. | Bedford United Church, 1200 Bedford Hwy, Bedford Can’t make it in person? Take the online survey, available until March 9 and learn more at engagehalifax.ca/mill-cove

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Mill Cove Land Use Planning Project

The project will encompass both planning and community engagement processes that will result in a Conceptual Development Plan for the Mill Cove area.

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Please take note of the location change with the rescheduled Bedford open house event. Thank you for your understanding. Please reach out to suburbanplan@halifax.ca with any questions. Learn more about the event: halifax.ca/suburbanplan

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Suburban Plan

In 2023, Halifax Regional Council launched the suburban planning process for the Suburban Area (lands where central water and sewer services are provided, located beyond Halifax Peninsula and Dartmout...

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Due to weather conditions this evening, the Mill Cove team has decided to cancel today's evening session scheduled for 6-8:30 p.m. The afternoon session will run as scheduled from 1:30-4 p.m.

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

The municipality is developing a Suburban Plan to guide growth and change in our suburban communities. We’ll be in Lower Sackville, Dartmouth, Bedford and Halifax this February for pop-up sessions. Drop by to share your thoughts. Details: halifax.ca/suburbanplan

Text reads: "Suburban Plan – Pop-up session” over a blurred photo of a map with crayons and sticky notes. Text lists two events at Lower Sackvville and Dartmouth written in the caption.

Text reads: "Suburban Plan – Pop-up session” over a blurred photo of a map with crayons and sticky notes. Text lists two events at Bedford and Halifax written in the caption.

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Quick reminder that the Mill Cove engagement session is this Wednesday, Feb. 11. Two drop-in times are available.

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

The municipality is developing a Suburban Plan, a new planning document that will guide growth and change in our suburban areas. The team will be at the WinterFest at Shubie Park (54 Locks Rd, Dartmouth) tomorrow from 4-6 p.m. Drop by to share your thoughts. Learn more: halifax.ca/suburbanplan

Promotional graphic for a Suburban Plan pop-up session, showing an open house table set up with maps, sticky notes and markers for public participation. Text reads “Suburban Plan Pop-up session” with Halifax Planning & Development branding.

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