Our year by the numbers: 2025 Development Services annual report to the community
12
Major Development Applications Processed
| Types of applications |
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26
Minor Development Applications processed
| Types of applications |
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40
New Units Approved for Occupancy
| Types of Units |
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561
Planning inquires. Plus, 26 pre-consultation meetings
18
Heritage permits processed
7
Filming permits issued
1.9k
Views of the 'IT' Walking Tour Guide. Over 1k printed brochures.
181K
Views on the Tourism webpage. 1.6k new tourism social media followers. 1.3m views on tourism social media.
Other notable achievements:
- Initiated a Zoning By-law Update to be more permissive of innovative housing types and ARUs.
- Continued to lead the "Be Walton” initiative to maintain events and activities around Walton Street during the reconstruction process
- Hosted Breakfast Television Town Takeover
- Hosted IT: Welcome to Derry Canadian Premiere
- 232 new eNewsletter subscriptions for Business Community Update
- Welcomed new Manager of Economic Development
- 334 Permits Issued (including 27 Single Family Homes, 18 Towns/Condos, 5 Additional Residential Units, and 76 Apartment Units)
- 125 Permits Issued for Port Hope Area Initiative projects
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The Development Services department plays a pivotal role in guiding the growth, development, and land use within a Municipality. These services include urban and rural planning, land use regulation, development review, building services, economic development, historic preservation, and tourism services. Overall, the Development Services department has a critical role in shaping the physical, social, and economic fabric of the community, promoting sustainable development, and enhancing the quality of life for residents.