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:

Notice of Proposed Road Closure

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
D24-132Plan 0521637
Blk 1, Lot 1
SE-28-53-8-W5
Evansburg Area
Existing Single Detached Dwelling
with Existing Addition (Carport)
& Outdoor Storage (RV Units)
– Discretionary
Oct 29/24Nov 19/24
D24-145NW-6-53-17-W5
Ansell Area
Staff Accommodations
(Lookout Cabin) – Discretionary
Oct 31/24Nov 21/24
D24-144SW-29-53-11-W5
Cold Creek Area
Workcamp ( 20 Person
Bunkhouse) – Discretionary
Oct 31/24Nov 21/24
D24-146NE-24-56-25-W5
North of Hinton
Natural Resource Extraction
& Processing (Class I Gravel
Pit) – Discretionary
Oct 31/24Nov 21/24
D24-148SE-14-53-10-W5
Wildwood Area
Home Business Small
– Vehicle Repair
Nov 11/24Permitted Use


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