Development approvals process review
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The province (or Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Hon. Selina Robinson), has initiated a review of the local development approval process. This review will generate potential solutions or opportunities to address efficiency and effectiveness of the development approvals process. This is meant to be a solutions-oriented review to improve the overall processes. The review will occur over the winter/spring seasons and will address all stages of the development approvals process used in the local government system, from concept to occupancy including, but not limited to, the public hearing process.
Work will be led by a Development Approvals Review Working Group (DARWG) which comprises executive-level representatives from a range of stakeholders including: local government, industry, non-profit organizations, academia and other relevant agencies. The Working Group will identify issues and opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the local development approval process, and prioritize areas for analysis.
Analysis will be undertaken by four regional Technical Committees, which will be responsible for proposing implementable actions in response to challenges and opportunities identified by the Working Group. BOMA has representation on DARWG. If you have key issues and/or recommendations that you would like shared with the Working Group, please contact Muneesh Sharma.
