Development Permits & Public Hearings

At any given time, there are a variety of development projects and developments taking place in Yellowhead County. They range from small residential property developments to larger-scale industry projects and new developments, as well as municipal Area Structure Plans and Land Use Bylaw updates.

Public Hearings:

None at this time

Road Closure

None at this time

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Hearings:

None at this time

Municipal Planning Commission Meetings:

None at this time

Approved Development Permits

Permit Number Location of Proposed DevelopmentProposed DevelopmentNotice of DecisionAppeal Deadline
D25-128NW-30-54-14-W5
North of Peers
Single Detached Dwelling with Loft & Covered Deck – Variance to Front Yard SetbackNovember 17, 2025December 8, 2025
D25-146SE-13-53-11-W5
South of Chip Lake
Accessory Building (Garage) with Lean-ToNovember 17, 2025Permitted Use
D25-145Plan 0825798
Blk 1 Lot 1A
NE-16-54-14-W5
Peers
Restricted Substance Retail – Cannabis StoreNovember 19, 2025Permitted Use
D25-147Plan 1623375
Blk 1 Lot 3
SW-35-55-15-W5
North of Bear Lake
Existing Single Detached Dwelling with Covered PorchNovember 25, 2025Permitted Use
D25-149Plan 0627002
Blk 2 Lot 1
NE-1-54-17-W5
Edson Area
Manufactured Home – Variance for Age – Additional Residence November 25, 2025December 16, 2025
D25-150Plan 2221856
Blk 7 Lot 28
NE-25-53-9-W5
Lobstick
Existing Accessory Building (Shed) – Variance issued to Front Yard Setback, Existing Accessory Building (Garage), Existing Accessory Building (Octagon Gazebo); Single Detached DwellingNovember 26, 2025December 17, 2025
D25-151NW-18-53-8-W5
South of Lobstick
Single Detached Dwelling with Covered Deck, Covered Veranda & Garage November 27, 2025Permitted Use
D25-152Plan 1939RS
Blk 1 Lot R1
NW-10-50-27-W5
Brule
Existing Accessory Building (Playground Shelter)December 2, 2025Permitted Use
D25-153Plan 2120441
Blk 2 Lot 24E
SW-15-50-27-W5
Brule
Accessory Building (Warm-Up Shed)December 2, 2025Permitted Use
D25-143Plan 2521845
Blk 2 Lot 2
SW-21-53-11-W5
Carrot Creek Area
Existing Staff Accommodations, Existing Buildings (Parts Room & Staff Washhouse) – Discretionary Use, Existing Single Detached Dwelling with Covered Deck (Wrap Around)December 4, 2025December 25, 2025


The public is considered officially notified of approved development permits once posted online, in accordance with the Public Notification Bylaw.

The Yellowhead County Land Use Bylaw No 02.24 provides that any person claiming to be affected by a decision of the Development Authority may appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board or Alberta’s Land and Property Rights Tribunal dependent on jurisdiction of the Appeal authority. Appeal under the jurisdiction of Yellowhead County’s Subdivision and Development Appeal Board require a written notice of the appeal and a payment of $500.00 payable to Yellowhead County within 21 days of the publishing of the Notice of Decision. Requirements for appealing the development to the Alberta’s land and Property Rights Tribunal can be found here: https://www.alberta.ca/subdivision-appeals.aspx or by calling 780-427-2444


Contact the Yellowhead County Planning Department at 1-800-665-6030