Planning, Building and Development

More homes, built faster

The City of Peterborough is committed to accelerating the development approvals process and increase the supply of housing.

Our Housing Pledge Our Community Planning Permit System

Building Permits and Inspections

Learn about building permits and what to include in your application.

Current Planning Applications

Map and information about current development proposals

Development Review Process

Submit a planning application and learn about the process

Grants and Incentives

Learn about financial incentives for affordable housing, missing middle housing and downtown redevelopment projects

Heritage Permits and Conservation

Learn about how to apply for a heritage permit and how properties are designated

Official Plan

Review the City's Official Plan, which guides the long-term growth and development of the city

Zoning By-law

View zoning information such as permitted uses and regulations

Resources for Builders and Developers

Information about the City's development requirements

Pre-consultation

Request a pre-consultation meeting with City Staff. Pre-consultation is strongly encouraged prior to the submission of certain development applications.
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Committee of Adjustment

Learn about how to make a request to the Committee of Adjustment and submit an application for Minor variance, permission and Consent/Severance.
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Interactive Zoning map

Our interactive map shows how the Official Plan and zoning information apply to different areas of the city.

Urban Design Guidelines

Learn about the Council-adopted Urban Design Guidelines for the Central Area and Mixed-Use Corridors.
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Plan-Build Service Desk

Plan-Build Peterborough is a customer service desk for planning and building services inquiries. 

On Planning Wednesdays, planning staff will be at the kiosk to discuss land use planning processes and requirements.

The service desk is located in the north wing of City Hall, in the Building Services Division.

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Apply for a permit

Use our Online Application Portal to apply for the following types of building permits:

  • Additions, renovations or alterations to a house or Part 9 dwelling, and
  • New Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Building (Part 3)

Online application portal

Contact Building or Planning Services

Building Services

500 George St. N.
Peterborough, ON  K9H 4M3

T: 705-742-7777 ext. 1892#
Toll-free: 1-855-738-3755 ext. 1892#
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Planning, Development and Urban Design

500 George St. N.
Peterborough, ON  K9H 4M3

T: 705-742-7777 ext. 1880#
Toll-free: 1-855-738-3755 ext. 1880#
Emailing Planning, Development and Urban Design