Planning & Development Services
The Planning Department is responsible for providing assistance to residents regarding development – big and small. Whether it’s 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 vacant lot located at 199 Grant Street (legally described as PLAN 27M81 PT BLK 97 RP 27R11538 PARTS 34 AND 35, Town of Carleton Place).
The property is part of the area designated as “Residential” 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 93 m2 addition to the existing residential building. The application proposes to convert the existing building to two (2) semi-detached dwellings with either semi-detached unit having two (2) additional residential units. The application requires the following variation to the development standards prescribed by the Development Permit By-law:
- • A proposed 5.17 metre wide drive aisle for 2-way traffic (at a pinch-point), whereas Section 3.29.4(c) of the Development Permit By-law prescribes a minimum 6 metre wide aisle;
- • A proposed 1.71 metre landscape buffer between a parking area and an adjacent residential property, whereas Section 3.29.4(d) of the Development Permit By-law prescribes a 2 metre landscape buffer; and,
- • A proposed six (6) parking spaces, whereas the Development Permit By-law prescribes eight (8) parking spaces *
- NB: The forthcoming, Council-adopted NEW Development Permit By-law 53-2025 would permit a maximum building height of 7 metres.
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: August 7th, 2026.
An application for a Class II Development Permit has been received for a privately owned vacant lot located at 176 High Street (legally described as PLAN 637 LOT 64 PT LOT 63 SECTION N, Town of Carleton Place).
The property is part of the area designated as “Mississippi Residential 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 142 m2 (1,532 sq. ft) accessory structure in the rear yard of the existing single detached house on the property. The structure will serve as a detached garage combined with an additional residential unit in the upper storey. The application requires the following variation to the development standards prescribed by the Development Permit By-law:
• A proposed building height of 7 metres, whereas Section 3.2 of the Development Permit By-law would require a maximum building height of 4.5 metres*
• NB: The forthcoming, Council-adopted NEW Development Permit By-law 53-2025 would permit a maximum building height of 7 metres.
Please see attached Notice and other documents for more information.
Submitting Comments:
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: July 24th, 2026.
An application for a Class II Development Permit has been received for a privately owned vacant lot located on Lewis Street in the Coleman Central Subdivision (legally described as Block 29 on 27M-106, Town of Carleton Place).
The property is part of the area designated as “Residential” 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 35 street fronting townhomes on an un-serviced vacant lot on Lewis Street. No variances are required to permit the townhomes however the nature of a proposed development requires the Town to hold financial security of performance deposit to guarantee the required works described in the application.
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: July 14th, 2026.
An application for a Class 2 Development Permit has been received for privately owned lands located at 41 Roe Street (legally described as Part Lot 16, Con 11, Part 3 & 8, 27R-1143, Geographic Township of Beckwith, Town of Carleton Place). The property is part of the area designated as “Business Campus” 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 5,206 m2 private parking lot comprised of 124 parking stalls. The proposed parking lot is considered a Discretionary Use in the Development Permit By-law, as such the application will be processed at a Class 2 Development Permit. No variations to standards of the Development Permit By-law are required as part of the application.
Please see attached Notice and other documents for more information.
Submitting Comments:
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: June 19th, 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.
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.
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.
- January 14th – Development Charges Public Meeting Presentation (PDF)
- Background Study (PDF)
- Background Study Addendum (PDF)
| Town of Carleton Place – 2026 Development Charges (as of January 1st, 2026) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single and Semi-Detached | Townhouse and Other Multiples | Apartment 2+ Bedroom | Apartment 1 Bedroom | Special Care Units | Non-Residential (Sq. Ft.) | |
| Services Related to a Highway | $4,752.56 | $4,124.24 | $2,710.24 | $1,969.38 | $1,879.77 | $3.06 |
| Fire Protection Services | $2,142.35 | $1,858.93 | $1,221.22 | $887.78 | $847.15 | $1.20 |
| Policing Services | $1,470.26 | $1,275.41 | $838.81 | $609.57 | $581.44 | $0.81 |
| Parks and Recreation Services | $11,992.38 | $10,406.45 | $6,838.65 | $4,968.26 | $4,743.18 | $1.91 |
| Library Services | $1,223.31 | $1,061.80 | $697.10 | $506.41 | $483.49 | $0.20 |
| Child Care and Early Years Programs | $944.05 | $819.01 | $538.71 | $390.75 | $373.04 | $- |
| Provincial Offences Act Including By-Law Enforcement | $122.96 | $106.28 | $69.81 | $51.06 | $48.97 | $0.05 |
| Waste Diversion | $61.48 | $53.14 | $35.43 | $25.01 | $23.97 | $0.03 |
| Growth-Related Studies | $907.58 | $787.75 | $517.87 | $376.16 | $358.45 | $0.41 |
| Wastewater Services | $8,452.70 | $7,335.68 | $4,820.29 | $3,502.16 | $3,342.74 | $5.30 |
| Water Services | $9,140.42 | $7,931.70 | $5,212.08 | $3,786.63 | $3,614.70 | $5.73 |
| Total Rural | $23,616.93 | $20,493.01 | $13,467.84 | $9,784.38 | $9,339.46 | $7.67 |
| Total Urban | $41,210.05 | $35,760.39 | $23,500.21 | $17,073.17 | $16,296.90 | $18.70 |
| County of Lanark | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single and Semi-Detached | Other Multiples | Apartment 2+ Bedroom | Apartment 1 Bedroom | Special Care Units | Non-Residential (Sq. Ft.) | |
| Transportation | $950.00 | $702.00 | $648.00 | $611.00 | $- | $0.50 |
| Ambulance | $36.00 | $27.00 | $25.00 | $23.00 | $- | $0.01 |
| Social Housing | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Outdoor Recreation | $15.00 | $11.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $- | $- |
| Fire Communication System | $35.00 | $26.00 | $24.00 | $23.00 | $- | $- |
| Long-Term Care | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Total | $1,036.00 | $766.00 | $707.00 | $667.00 | $- | $- |
| Total Urban Combined | $42,246.05 | $36,526.39 | $24,207.21 | $17,740.17 | $16,296.90 | $19.23 |
Community Improvement Plan
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.
Heritage Grant Application
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:
Community Housing Needs Assessment
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.
Read the full report here (PDF)
Secondary Suites
Please see the Secondary Suites Info Sheet (PDF) for guidelines that will help you to know if your home qualifies for an income suite, also called a secondary suite or additional dwelling.
Tree Removal Information
Please see the Tree Removal Info Sheet (PDF) 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.
Development Activity Report Cards
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niki Dwyer | Director of Development Services | ndwyer@carletonplace.ca | 613-257-6202 |
| Tyler Duval | Senior Planner | tduval@carletonplace.ca | 613-257-6213 |
| Jennifer Hughes | Planning Clerk/Administrator | jhughes@carletonplace.ca | 613-257-6211 |