Planning & Development Services
The Planning Department is responsible for providing assistance to residents respecting development - big and small.
Whether its a question about permitted uses on your property or an inquiry about setbacks, we're available to answer your questions.
Contact Information
Niki Dwyer
Director of Development Services
ndwyer@carletonplace.ca
613-257-6202
Tyler Duval
Senior Planner
613-257-6213
tduval@carletonplace.ca
Jennifer Hughes
Planning Clerk/Administrator
jhughes@carletonplace.ca
613-257-6211
Interactive Mapping Program
View the Interactive Property Map - The mapping tool is provided for convenience and general information purposes for residents. Residents should not act, or refrain from acting, based upon information in this interactive map without independently verifying the information and, as necessary obtaining professional advice regarding your particular facts and circumstances.Comprehensive Review
Please visit the Comprehensive Review page for more information
County of Lanark
The Official Plan
The vision of the Official Plan is to "maintain and celebrate our heritage through balanced and sustainable growth which will support a sense of place respectful of our unique historical, cultural and natural heritage where citizens can enjoy an unparalleled quality of life."
Development Permit By-law
Similar to a Zoning Bylaw, the Development Permit Bylaw provides permitted uses and setbacks for properties in different "designated areas" in Town.
The Bylaw also includes prescriptive Design Guidelines for each area of Town.
Notices and Public Meetings
NOTICE OF DECISION - 347 Franktown Road - In accordance with Section 34 and 70.2 of the Planning Act for the Amendment of the Development Permit By-law
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Carleton Place passed By-law 137-2021 on the 7th day of December 2021, under Section 34 and 70.2 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990.
THE SUBJECT LANDS of By-law 137-2021 are limited to the property known as locally as 347 Franktown Road. A copy of the By-law is available on the Town’s website for review.
THE PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT is to recognize the subject lands as “Institutional – Special Exception (Holding)” designation. The subject lands are proposed to be developed into a multi-phased retirement community.
Please see the Full Notice for more information.
Current Applications
Residents are encouraged to provide comments on any open application listed below. Comments can be provided using our website form, or by contacting the planner responsible for the review. Residents interested in renovating, developing or redeveloping their properties are encouraged to contact the Planning Department to confirm if a development application is required. If you have confirmed that an application is indeed necessary, fillable forms can be found below.
28 High Street - Findlay Foundry - DP3-02-2022
An application for a Class III Development Permit has been received for lands known municipally as 28 High Street and locally known as the former “Findlay Foundry” site. The lands are legally described as Lots 1-8, 11-27, 45, 47 on Plan 3802, Carleton Place, formerly Beckwith Township.
The property is designated as a “Strategic Property” in both the Development Permit By-law and Official Plan. The existing site is vacant, and the proposed development will seek to recognize the following uses on the property:
- 2 residential apartment buildings (5 storey and 7 storeys) containing 213 residential units and one (1) restaurant space on the ground floor of the building (approximately 200m²);
- 340 parking spaces (167 underground and 173 surface spaces);
- Private greenspace along the waterfront
No variations to the provisions of the Development Permit By-law are proposed. Where the application was previously seeking variances to the minimum required parking spaces, the modified plan is now compliant with the parking requirements.
Anyone wishing to review documents from the first draft of this application can contact Niki Dwyer, Director of Development Services: ndwyer@carletonplace.ca.
Comments can be submitted to the Planning Department in the following manner:
1. By visiting the Applications Comment Form
2. By email: ndwyer@carletonplace.ca
3. By mail to: Planning Dept. Town of Carleton Place, 175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place ON K7C 2V8.
Please note that any written or verbal submissions (including your name but excluding personal contact information) will form part of the public record and be made available to Town Council and the public.
Associated Documents:
- Notice
- Site Plan
- Site Servicing Plan
- Planning Rationale
- Elevations
- Environmental Impact Statement Addendum
- Floor Plans
- Landscape Plan
- Limiting Distances
- Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment
- Servicing and Stormwater Management Report
- Site Grading Drainage and Sediment and Erosion Control
- Stage 2 Archaeological Report
- Transportation Impact Assessment
- Tree Preservation Plan
- McIntosh Perry Response to Comments
- Paterson Group Response to Comments
- Phase 2 ESA Shoreline
Residential Subdivisions
Carleton Landing North
Developer: Pegasus
Builder: Olympia Homes
Number of Dwellings: 450
https://olympiahomes.ca/carleton-place/Miller's Crossing
Developer: Cardel Homes
Builder: Cardel Homes
Number of Dwellings: 275
https://www.cardelhomes.com/ottawa/communities/millers-crossing-in-carleton-placeColeman Central
Developer: Cavanagh Developments Ltd.
Builders: Grizzley Homes, Doyle Homes, Landrick Homes, Longwood Builders
Number of Dwellings: 300
http://cavanaghdevelopments.ca/Mississippi Shores
Developer: Cavanagh Developments Ltd.
Builder: Patten Homes, Cardel Homes, NeilCorp
Number of Dwellings: 560
http://cavanaghdevelopments.ca/Taber Street (Jackson Ridge)
Developer: Cavanagh Developments Ltd.
Builder: Patten Homes
Number of Dwellings: 20
https://www.pattenhomes2000.com/Living In A New Subdivision
We have created a guide that is directed toward residents who have moved into a new home, and into a new development within the Town of Carleton Place. In this guide you will information about Subdivision Assumption, making changes to your property, site alterations and grading, rear yard catch basins, fences and decks and street and sidewalk maintenance.
Filing an Application
Residents interested in renovating, developing or redeveloping their properties are encouraged to contact the Planning Department to confirm if a development application is required. If you have confirmed that an application is indeed necessary, fillable forms can be found below:
Development Permit Applications
- Class 1-3 Printable Development Permit Approval Form
- Class 1-3 Fillable Development Permit Approval Form
- Fillable Official Plan Amendment Form
- Fillable Development Permit Amendment Form
- Subdivision/Condominium - County of Lanark
- Part Lot Control - County of Lanark
- Severance - County of Lanark
Fee Schedule
Affordable Housing Initiatives
The Town of Carleton Place is committed to doing its part to regulate and incentivize the creation and stabilization of affordable housing in the community. As with many communities across Canada, Carleton Place has seen a significant inflation in ownership and rental housing prices within the community. At this time, Council has provided direction to staff to take a deep look at policies and programs that the Town can offer to create affordable housing locally. PDF - Carleton Place Affordable Housing Initiatives.
Affordable Housing Grant
The Town of Carleton Place is pleased to introduce a grant program to eligible property owners to facilitate the construction of additional residential units in accordance with Ontario Regulation 299/19. Please see the info sheet below for more information.
Secondary Suites
Tree Removal Information
Heritage Grant Application
The Heritage Grant is available to owners of properties which are recognized by by-law under Part IV or Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act and that meet the eligibility criteria of the Heritage Grant Policy. For more information, please review the documents below:
