Development applications are reviewed and processed by the Planning Department. The following is a list of applications currently underway.

Development regulations protect the environment, protect residents from hazardous conditions and ensure that new developments and changes to existing developments are in line with the community’s objectives for neighbourhood character and use.

How to submit a new development application, submission requirements, and the development process.

As climate change causes increased sea level rise and storm surge, it is important to develop building regulations in areas at risk of coastal hazards and flooding. A Foreshore Development Permit Area (DPA) would guide redevelopment of properties within areas potentially impacted by coastal flooding, and ensure that new development is suitably designed for safe use in response to climate change threats.

Housing diversity and affordability is important to the District of West Vancouver. West Vancouver residents recognize the challenges of managing future change and meeting emerging housing needs, while preserving the highly valued character of West Vancouver’s existing neighbourhoods.

Our neighbourhoods are changing, as existing modest homes are replaced with much larger ones that include significant alterations to the surrounding landscape. The issue, however, is less about the style of new houses but rather, how this new development is integrated within existing neighbourhoods.

If you own property withing the Lower Caulfeild Heritage Conservation Area, you need an alteration permit before beginning any work.

Land area, land use and demographic statistics

The Official Community Plan review will provide a number of opportunities for citizen engagement throughout the coming year as various policies are reviewed and local area plans are developed.