Active Planning Applications

ACTIVE

CM-DA2025-004 Development Agreement proposal from Halyards Developments Ltd. (applicant and landowner) to permit up to 134 units in 3 apartment buildings on 3 separate properties, as part of the “Chester Hills” neighbourhood, north side of Stanford Lake Road at Chester Hills Drive, PID# 60140340. Municipal staff made Council aware of the application at the Council meeting on September 11th, 2025.

The proposal includes:  

• Site 1 - 1 apartment building on a proposed lot with up to 40 units on 3 floors, located to the west of Chester Hills Drive with driveway onto Stanford Lake Road
• Site 2 - 1 apartment building on a proposed lot with up to 40 units on 3 floors, located to the east of the end of Chester Hills Drive along a proposed road with a driveway onto a future extension of Chester Hills Drive
• Site 3 - 1 apartment building on a proposed lot with up to 59 units on 4 floors, located off of a future cul-de-sac connecting to Chester Hills Drive
• Serviced by private water wells and municipal sewer

The intent is to develop in phases and before each phase begins construction the applicant will need to obtain a Development Permit.

Upcoming: Council informed of the application (pending, September 11, 2025)
Upcoming: Applicant to provide more information on proposal details (timing TBD by applicant)
Upcoming: Public Information Meeting (Date TBD)
Upcoming: Municipal Planning Advisory Committee Meeting (Date TBD)
Upcoming: Council Meeting to consider Notice of Intent to enter into a Development Agreement (Date TBD)
Upcoming: Pubic Hearing and Council decision to approve (Date TBD)
Upcoming: Appeal Period – Notice will be posted and there is 14 days to file an appeal
Upcoming: If no appeals, or when appeals are dealt with, the agreement is signed and registered to the property.

Please send any questions or comments to: 
Paul Riley, Planner
priley@chester.ca
902-275-2599

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CM-DA2025-003-Amending Development Agreement PID 60408820 - design changes to Bear Lake Wind facility

An application has been received from the landowner and consultant group to enter into an Amending Development Agreement. The amendments would override parts of the existing Development Agreement, specifically: 

• Maximum height of 215 metres rather than 207 metres
• Maximum generating capacity of 8.5 MW rather than 12 MW
• Maximum 1 turbine rather than 2

Completed: Council informed of the application June 12, 2025
Completed: Public Information Meeting June 26, 2025
Upcoming: Municipal Planning Advisory Committee Meeting July 16, 2025
Upcoming: Council Meeting to consider Notice of Intent to enter into a Development Agreement July 31, 2025
Upcoming: Pubic Hearing and Council decision to approve September 11, 2025 at 8:45 am in Municipal Council Chambers, subject to change
Upcoming: " Provincial Ministry Review"

Please send any questions or concerns to: 
Paul Riley, Planner
priley@chester.ca
902-275-2599

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CM-DA2025-002-Condo project for PID's 60064078 & 60677168

A application was received for PID's 60064078 & 60677168 to build 263 stand alone units along with 9 apartments of 12,000 square feet of combined space.

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Current Status: Application received and directed to Staff by Council Thursday, May 22, 2025
Next Step: Public Information Meeting June 24th, 2025 at 6:00pm at East Chester Recreation Centre-CANCELLED
Next Step: Public Information Meeting July 14th at 6:00pm at the Unifor Union Hall-7216 Highway 329, East River

Any questions or concerns to: 

Garth Sturtevant, Senior Planner
gsturtevant@chester.ca
902-275-2599
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CM-AL2025-001 - To change the zoning from SR2 to Mixed Use at PID 60082401, Simms Settlement

Application was received for a rezone from Settlement Residential 2 to Mixed-Use zone.  Following with a Development Agreement to permit a commercial use +2000m2 at PID 60082401, Simms Settlement

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Current Status: Application received and directed to Staff by Council March 27, 2025
Next Steps: Public Information Meeting date April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm-Hubbards Lions Club
Next Steps: Municipal Planning Advisory Committee date (TBD)
Next Steps: Public Hearing date (TBD)

Please send any questions or concerns to: 
Emily Statton, Planner
estatton@chester.ca
902-275-2599
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CM-DA2025-001- Development Agreement for PID 60082401

An application was received for a Development Agreement for a commercial use that is intended to include a gas station & 2 other commercial units.

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Current Step: Application received and directed to Staff by Council March 27, 2025
Next Steps: Public Information Meeting date (TBD)
Next Steps: Municipal Planning Advisory Committee date (TBD) 
Next Steps: Public Hearing date (TBD)

Please send any questions or concerns to: 
Emily Statton, Planner
estatton@chester.ca
902-275-2599
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CM-AM2025-002 - Wind Turbine Setback Amendments-Provincial Mandate

The Minimum Planning Regulations under Section 214 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and Section 229 of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter (HRMC) have been amended to implement a maximum setback for commercial wind turbines. 
The Government of Nova Scotia is committed to reaching 80% renewables by 2030. These regulatory amendments will support this goal by providing consistent standards across Nova Scotia's municipalities, making it easier for wind energy projects to move forward, while also protecting residents from negative impacts for wind energy projects to move forward, while also protecting residents from wind development projects such as noise and shadows.

Current Status: Going to Council for direction - April 24
Next Step: Public Information Meeting-May 7, 2025
Next Step: Municipal Planning Advisory Committee- May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm

Please send any questions or concerns to: 
Garth Sturtevant, Senior Planner
gsturtevant@chester.ca
902-275-2599
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CM-DA2024-005-Development Agreement for Valley Road (PID 60093499) - 20 Unit Residential Development

An application for development of 20 residential dwelling units (two 10-unit buildings). The development is proposed to occur on two parcels, which will be subdivided from the existing single parcel. This use requires a Development Agreement in accordance with the current Village of Chester Secondary Planning Strategy and Land Use By-Law.
 

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Current Status: Application received and directed to staff by Council September 12, 2024
Next Step: Public Information Meeting-September 25, 2024 at 6:00 pm.
Next Step: VPAC Meeting-March 11, 2025 at 3:00 pm. (Municipal Council Chambers)

Please send any questions or concerns to: 
Garth Sturtevant, Senior Planner
gsturtevant@chester.ca
902-275-2599
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CM-DA2024-006 - Development Agreement to combine four PID's 60491305/60074739/60074713/60612371 -55 Unit building

An application to combine 4 PID's 60491305/60074739/60074713/60612371 and build 55 Unit Building -53 Residential Affordable Condos with 2 Commercial Units-building will be most environmentally advanced building to build & operate in North America. 

Current Status: Application received and directed to Staff by Council September 12, 2024
Next Step: Public Information Meeting (TBD)

Please send any questions or concerns to: 
Emily Statton- Planner
estatton@chester.ca
902-275-2599
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CM-DA2023-001 - Construct 11 more dwelling units for PID 60664828 at Rum Runner Lane, off Barkhouse Road, Martins Point

An application was received for a Development Agreement to construct 11 more dwelling units. 

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Current Status: Application received and directed to staff by Council on March 23, 2023
Next Step: Public Information Meeting-May 3, 2023 at Council Chambers, 151 King Street, Chester
Next Step: Municipal Planning Advisory Committee

Please send any questions or concerns to: 
Emily Statton, Planner
estatton@chester.ca
902- 275-2599
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