Planning and Development

The Municipality of West Elgin is responsible for all planning and development projects. Please check the zoning regulations and development plans to ensure that your proposed development project meets the goals and objectives of the community.

Development Applications

Depending on your project, you may need to submit a development application before you can get started. Learn more about each development application in the Municipality of West Elgin:

There are other planning processes, including and not limited to the following:

Part Lot Control Exemption By-laws
Telecommunication Towers
Deeming By-laws

The County of Elgin Land Division Committee (LDC) is the approval authority for applications for consent (severance). Pre-consultation for these applications requires an initial consultation with West Elgin and then a formal pre-consultation with the County of Elgin through submission of a Pre-Consultation Request Form.

West Elgin Planning Pre-application Consultation (other than a severance) is required prior to application(s) submission with the Municipality of West Elgin and applicable agencies.

Please review the Municipality's Fees and Charges By-law for applicable fees; as of July of 2022 Planning Application fees may also be subject to LTVCA commenting fees. Please contact the Municipal Planner for further details or if you have any questions.

Current planning applications

Check out the current planning applications in the Municipality of West Elgin and follow along with project updates and offer your feedback.

Interactive Mapping

Elgin County has a Geographic Information System that is available for public access. The Municipality's Zoning By-law Mapping can also be accessed through Elgin Mapping, an online interactive mapping service.

Development Charges

West Elgin Development Charges Background Study and September 26, 2024 presentation to Council.