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.
“Residents are encouraged to provide comments on many types of Development applications under review by the Town.
Applications for Subdivision and Consent (severance) can be reviewed on the County of Lanark’s website.
Development Permit Applications can be viewed and commented on through the Town’s new e-permitting program by visiting Carleton Place Online.”
An application for a Class II Development Permit has been received for a privately owned located at 40 Bennett Street (legally described as PLAN 3913 PT PARK LOT 13 RP;26R2426 PT PART 5, Town of Carleton Place).
The property is part of the area designated as “Business Park Campus” in both the Development Permit By-law and the Official Plan.
Purpose and Effect of Application:
The purpose of the application is to consider a Discretionary Use, being a Daycare Facility, within the existing building on the property. The proposal does not require any physical alterations to the footprint of the existing building or existing parking area. The application does not require any variations to the performance standards of the Development Permit By-law.
Additional Information and Submitting Comments:
Additional information in relation to the proposed development permit is available for review by visiting the Planning Department at Town Hall or by accessing the following hyperlink: https://carletonplace.ca/town/municipal-services-info/development-services
or
Comments can be submitted to the Planning Department in the following manner:
- By visiting: https://carletonplace.ca/planning-applications-comment-form
- By email: jhughes@carletonplace.ca
- By mail to: Planning Dept. Town of Carleton Place
175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place ON K7C 2V8.
Comments are asked to be received by: February 27nd, 2026.
An application for a Class II Development Permit has been received for privately owned lands located at 60-66 Moore Street (legally described as Part of Lots 1 to 3 on Plan 376, except Part 2 on Reference Plan 26R-2368; Part 2 on Reference Plan 27R-5617, being Part 13 of Lot 16 Concession 11, Beckwith, now Town of Carleton Place).
The property is designated as “Mississippi Transitional” in both the Development Permit By-law and Official Plan.
Purpose and Effect of Application:
The purpose of the application is to consider the construction of a new two-storey multi-tenant commercial building (approximate gross floor area of 1,280m2). The proposed development will include site landscaping, parking and pedestrian amenities. The application requires a variation to the parking provisions prescribed in the Development Permit By-law to reduce the parking space requirement from 61 spaces to 32 spaces. No other variations to the By-law are required.
Additional Information and Submitting Comments:
Additional information in relation to the proposed development permit is available for review by visiting the Planning Department at Town Hall or by accessing the following hyperlink: https://carletonplace.ca/town/municipal-services-info/development-services
or
Comments can be submitted to the Planning Department in the following manner:
- By visiting: https://carletonplace.ca/planning-applications-comment-form
- By email: jhughes@carletonplace.ca
- By mail to: Planning Dept. Town of Carleton Place
175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place ON K7C 2V8.
Comments are asked to be received by: October 6, 2025.
214 Henry Street – DP2-10-2025 – An application for a Class II Development Permit has been received for privately owned lands located at 214 Henry Street (legally described as CON 11 PT NE 1/2 LOT 15 RP
26R 3215 PART 2, Town of Carleton Place).
The property is designated as “Residential” in both the Development Permit By-law and Official Plan.
Purpose and Effect of Application:
The purpose of the application is to consider the construction of a new four-unit townhouse block. The proposed development will require the extension of municipal services from the subject property to Park Avenue. The application does not require any variations to the performance standards of the Development Permit By-law.
Additional Information and Submitting Comments:
Additional information in relation to the proposed development permit is available for review by visiting the Planning Department at Town Hall or by accessing the following hyperlink: https://carletonplace.ca/town/municipal-services-info/development-services
or
Comments can be submitted to the Planning Department in the following manner:
1. By visiting: https://carletonplace.ca/planning-applications-comment-form
2. By email: jhughes@carletonplace.ca
3. By mail to: Planning Dept. Town of Carleton Place
175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place ON K7C 2V8.
Comments are asked to be received by: October 27, 2025.
An application for a Class II Development Permit has been received for privately owned lands located at 255 Franktown Road (legally described as CON 11 PT LOT 15 RP 26R787 PART 1, Town of Carleton Place). The property is designated as “Residential” in both the Development Permit By-law and Official Plan.
Purpose and Effect of Application:
The purpose of the application is to consider the construction of a new two (2) storey apartment building (approximate gross floor area of 885.2 m2). The proposed development will include twenty (20) residential units. The application requires the two (2) following variations to the development standards prescribed by the Development Permit By-law:
• A proposed 28 parking spaces, whereas Section 3.29 of the Development Permit By-law would require 30 parking spaces; and
• A proposed 1.5 metre landscape buffer between the parking area and Nelson Street, whereas Section 3.29 of the Development Permit By-law would require a 2-metre landscape buffer
Additional Information and Submitting Comments:
Additional information in relation to the proposed development permit is available for review by visiting the Planning Department at Town Hall or by accessing the following hyperlink: https://carletonplace.ca/town/municipal-services-info/development-services
or
Comments can be submitted to the Planning Department in the following manner:
1. By visiting: https://carletonplace.ca/planning-applications-comment-form
2. By email: jhughes@carletonplace.ca
3. By mail to: Planning Dept. Town of Carleton Place
175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place ON K7C 2V8.
Comments are asked to be received by: November 28, 2025.
An application for a Class II Development Permit has been received for a privately owned vacant lot located at 42-52 Lansdowne Avenue (legally described as PLAN 3133 PART LOT A RP 26R1454 PART 1, Town of Carleton Place).
The property is part of the area designated as “Mississippi Transitional Sector” in the Development Permit By-law and in the Official Plan.
Purpose and Effect of Application:
The purpose of the application is to consider the construction of a 193 m2 addition to the existing commercial building. The application requires
the following variation to the development standards prescribed by the Development Permit By-law:
• A proposed 26 parking spaces, whereas Section 3.29.3 of the Development Permit By-law would require a minimum of 46 parking spaces*
*NB: The NEW forthcoming, Council adopted Development Permit would require this proposed development to provide 23 total parking spaces.
Please see attached Notice and other documents for more information.
Submitting Comments:
Comments can be submitted to the Planning Department in the following manner:
1. By visiting: https://carletonplace.ca/planning-applications-comment-form
2. By email: jhughes@carletonplace.ca
3. By mail to: Planning Dept. Town of Carleton Place
175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place ON K7C 2V8.
Comments are asked to be received by: March 16, 2026.
An application for a Class 3 Development Permit has been received for privately owned lands located at 455 McNeely Avenue
(legally described as BECKWITH CON 11 PT LOT 16 RP 27R7378 PARTS 5 7 10 AND 16 RP 27R8552 PART 2, Town of Carleton Place).
The property is part of the area designated as “Highway District” in the Development Permit By-law and in the Official Plan.
Purpose and Effect of Application:
The purpose of the application is to consider the construction of a freestanding 1,589 m2 commercial building in the southwest portion of the subject lands. The application requires the following variation to the development standards prescribed by the Development Permit By-law:
• 1 commercial vehicle loading space is proposed, whereas Section 3.25.1 of the Development Permit By-law would require a minimum of 2 loading spaces;
• 5 bicycle parking spaces are proposed, whereas Section 3.31 of the Development Permit By-law would require a minimum of 21 spaces; and
• To permit a Pharmacy as a permitted use in the Highway District, whereas Section 8.1 of the Development Permit By-law does not list Pharmacy as a permitted use.
Please see attached Notice and other documents for more information.
Submitting Comments:
Comments can be submitted to the Planning Department in the following manner:
1. By visiting: https://carletonplace.ca/planning-applications-comment-form
2. By email: jhughes@carletonplace.ca
3. By mail to: Planning Dept. Town of Carleton Place
175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place ON K7C 2V8.
Comments are asked to be received by: March 16, 2026.
We’ve gone digital!
Residents and applicants interested in filing an inquiry or pre-consultation about an application are encouraged to use the Town’s new e-permitting system at Online Carleton Place.
I have a question about a property.
I want to file a pre-consultation/application.
Applications for subdivision or consent (severance) can be contacting the County of Lanark’s Planning Department
The Official Plan is a fundamental policy that provides the framework for how development and growth will occur within the Town.
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.”
The Town of Carleton Place uses a Development Permit By-law in place of a Zoning By-law, Site Plan By-law and Minor Variance.
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.
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.
The County of Lanark is the approval authority for consents (severances), plans of subdivision and condominium, part-lot control by-laws, and Official Plan Amendments.
The Town of Carleton Place facilitates the consultation of County applications and provides recommendations on applications.
For more information about filing an application, please contact the County’s Planning Department.
Development Charges (DCs) are fees collected by municipalities from developers during the building permit stage. The core philosophy is simple: growth should pay for growth. When a new house is built, it places immediate pressure on the Town’s infrastructure. DCs ensure that the cost of expanding these services falls on the developers—and ultimately the new residents—rather than being funded solely by existing taxpayers.
The Town of Carleton Place is pleased to offer a suite of financial incentives to projects that: a) rehabilitate and rejuvenate the Downtown, b) create affordable housing, c) improve the accessibility of businesses and public spaces for all residents.
A copy of the Community Improvement Plan is available at the link below and businesses and property owners looking to file an application are encouraged to contact the Planning Department for more information.
The Heritage Grant is available to owners of properties that 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:
This assessment aims to evaluate the current housing stock, identify gaps in housing availability and affordability, and project future housing needs based on demographic trends and economic conditions. As the Town evolves, ensuring that its housing strategies meet the diverse needs of its residents is paramount to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community.
The following report covers the housing continuum, housing demand, housing supply, affordability, existing gaps and future community needs.
Please see the Secondary Suites Info Sheet for guidelines that will help you to know if your home qualifies for an income suite, also called a secondary suite or additional dwelling.
Please see the Tree Removal Info Sheet for guidelines that will help you know if you can remove a tree or trees from your property, or you if you need to contact the Town before going ahead with the removal.
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