We invite you to find land development proposals currently under consideration. On this page you can:
- Learn how development proposals work
- Subscribe to notices
- Find meeting agendas
- Look up planning files
- View summaries of active planning applications
- View summaries of active project files
How development proposals work
All active development proposals, including Zoning By-law and Official Plan amendments are listed below. These proposals require approval from City Council before they can proceed. Some proposals remain active because they received conditional approval from Council and are in the process of meeting conditions. Others have been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and await a final decision.
A typical planning application process:
- The City receives a complete application.
- The City notifies the public and requests feedback from surrounding property owners and public agencies about the application.
- The Applicant presents their application to the applicable decision maker i.e. City Council or the Committee of Adjustment.
- Feedback is received as written submissions and/or heard at a public meeting.
- City staff review the application, including feedback received, and provide their recommendation to the decision maker.
- City Council or the Committee of Adjustment reaches a decision.
- Depending on the type of application, an appeal of the decision can be made to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).
- The OLT hears the application and renders a final decision.
City Council's agenda for a public meeting will include the staff report and the proposed by-law(s) for each scheduled planning application. The agenda is posted the Wednesday before the public meeting. View the City Council's agendas and minutes.
For more information about the development applications processed by the Planning Services Division, including forms and fees, see our Planning Application Forms page.
Find land development notices
Subscribe to receive all public notices about development proposals in Thunder Bay. Check the 'Public Notices' box under 'News'.
Find meeting agendas
City Council's agenda for a public meeting will include the staff report and the proposed by-law(s) for each scheduled planning application. The agenda is posted the Wednesday before the public meeting. View the City Council's agendas and minutes.
Find the Committee of Adjustment agendas for upcoming meetings.
Look up planning files
Use our Property and Permits portal to search for planning files by address, file number, application type and date. The record will include the file number, application type, date opened, status, and a brief description. Please note, not all file statuses may be up to date.
Only Zoning Amendments and Minor Variances to the current Zoning By-law (after April 11, 2022) are searchable.
To use this service, you will need a web browser. No account is required.
Active planning applications
Zoning By-law & Official Plan amendments
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270 Owen Drive |
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144 Fanshaw Street |
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791 Arundel Street |
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231 Simpson Street |
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361 Hodder Avenue |
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Proposed draft plans of subdivision
No Active Files
Proposed draft plans of condominium
No Active Files
Proposed minor variances, permissions, and consents
August 27, 2026 Hearing
| A-51-2026: 1900 Frederica Street West |
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| A-55-2026: 1372 John Street Road "Lot B" |
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| A-56-2026: 1372 John Street Road "Lot C" |
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| A-67-2026: 1269 Regina Avenue |
| Application Withdrawn |
| A-71-2026: 614 Ashdale Place |
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| B-72-2026: 7057 Mapleward Road |
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| B-74-2026: 1322 Reaume Street |
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| A-75-2026: 1316 Edward Street South |
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| B-77-2026: 523 Algoma Street North |
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| A-78-2026: 641 Vickers Street South |
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| A-79-2026: 1914 Oliver Road |
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| B-80-2026: 514 Court Street South |
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| A-81-2026: 1064 Innovation Drive |
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| B-82-2026: 1064 Innovation Drive |
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A-83-2026: 7057 Mapleward Road |
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Active project files
| Delegation of Approval Authority |
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