A development permit or development approval deals primarily with land use, site planning and local development rules. In many communities it is separate from the building permit process.
A project may need development approval before a building permit can be issued. Confirm permitted use, setbacks, lot coverage, parking, site access and any local planning conditions with the applicable authority.
Find the Responsible Local Authority
Permit rules are location-specific. Use the province and territory directory to locate the authority responsible for your project area.