Alfred and Plantagenet Building Permit Office

1. 1

   Confirm zoning and planning compliance

   The Township directs applicants to check the zoning by-law before submitting a building permit application. A minor variance, zoning amendment, site plan approval or another planning process may need to be completed when the proposed work does not comply with existing land-use requirements.

2. 2

   Prepare the permit package

   The Township provides the Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish and project-specific technical guides. Plans, a site plan and other supporting documents must match the type and location of the proposed work.

3. 3

   Obtain required outside approvals

   Where applicable, approvals such as a South Nation Conservation septic permit, an entrance permit, municipal water or sewer connection approval, or conservation-related authorization must be secured as part of the project approval process.

4. 4

   Complete municipal review

   The Township’s published process states that Planning reviews the application first before it proceeds to the Building Department. Either department may request revisions or additional information before the permit can be issued.

5. 5

   Complete required inspections

   Required inspections are identified on the issued building permit. Work covered by an inspection should remain accessible until it has been inspected and approved, and the permit is closed after the required inspections and final compliance steps are completed.

The exact submission package depends on the work proposed. The Township’s current construction guides identify the following documents for common residential projects:

• Completed Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish
• Schedule 1: Designer Information when required
• Site plan showing the proposed work, property lines and existing structures
• Scaled construction drawings and relevant structural details
• Owner authorization when the applicant is acting for the property owner
• Separate septic, servicing, entrance or other approvals when applicable to the property and project

The Township’s current permit application is the provincial form effective February 16, 2026. Its municipal attachment also requires a detailed plot plan showing items such as lot boundaries, building locations and dimensions, setbacks, the entrance, well or municipal water source, septic field or municipal sewer connection, and relevant natural features.

• Inspection stages:
  The issued permit identifies the inspections required for the particular project, which can include stages such as foundation, framing, insulation and final inspection.
• Work visibility:
  The Township directs permit holders not to cover work before the required inspection has been completed and approved.
• Permit completion:
  The Township places responsibility on the owner or applicant to complete the required inspections and confirm that the permit has been closed.

The Township’s current Tariff of Fees By-law, effective for 2026, directs building permit charges to Building Permit By-law 2023-60 as amended. The municipal construction page also publishes project-specific fee information for several common permit types. Because charges can depend on project size, permit category, development charges, service connections and performance deposits, the current municipal fee material should be checked for the specific project rather than relying on a single standard permit price.