Category Archives: Development

Each year, the CCA provides feedback on development applications in the community. Applications range from rezoning proposals to development permits to antenna permits. A full explanation of the types of development applications that receive public input can found in the following powerpoint presentation, provided by the District of Saanich Planning Department:

Saanich Development_Presentation_2012

The CCA is committed to ensuring that neighbours of development applications are properly consulted. The CCA may report to Saanich Planning and Council and provide recommendations on proposals. To help work with residents, Saanich staff, and development proponents, the CCA uses the following working document as guidelines:

CCA development guidelines

When making a decision on development applications, Saanich considers feedback from the community in addition to relevant land use plans and policies. For more info, visit our Land Use Planning section.

Oak Bay Rezoning for Camosun’s Lansdowne Campus Housing – Oct. 27

Posted on October 23, 2025 by ccacomm

Oak Bay council is meeting October 27 and has on its agenda the zoning amendments needed to support Camosun’s plan to develop student housing at the Lansdowne campus. See section 9.3 and more in the agenda for the Oct. 27 … Continue reading →

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Camosun College moves forward with Lansdowne campus housing plans: update #2

Posted on September 10, 2025 by ccacomm

Sept. 10: The development proposal is to be scheduled for an Oak Bay public hearing on October 8th. Again, this development is not within Saanich or the CCA geography, but borders both and will be of interest to Saanich residents … Continue reading →

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Shelbourne Valley Plan: Public Engagements coming up!

Posted on September 3, 2025 by ccacomm

If you’re keeping track, it’s Phase 4 of the update to the SVP. And there are public engagementts now scheduled for online and in-person attendance. Please check out the table below reproduced from here. WHAT  WHEN  WHERE   Webinar #1 Thursday, … Continue reading →

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Shelbourne Valley Plan, draft of July 2025 update

Posted on July 25, 2025 by ccacomm

Saanich has published an update to the Shelbourne Valley Plan. This draft plan is open to public review. Public engagement activities will begin after the details of this process are revealed in August, and take place from August and into … Continue reading →

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Ryan Senechal: A look at his message and our role in the UFS

Posted on May 27, 2025 by ccacomm

As a followup to Ryan Senechal’s presentation on Saanich’s Urban Forest Strategy, we provide below the slides that backed up his presentation. Ryan has packed a lot of information into this presentation, and it’s worth more than a quick read … Continue reading →

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Saanich Operations Centre Redevelopment Project: Funding via AAP

Posted on May 17, 2025 by ccacomm

Saanich is undertaking an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to obtain electoral approval for “Saanich Operations Centre Redevelopment Project Loan Authorization Bylaw, 2024, No. 10105”. From May 21 to June 25, the District is seeking approval to borrow up to $150 … Continue reading →

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May 7: Hear Ryan Senechal speak on “The Urban Forest in Saanich: Strategy & Stewardship”

Posted on May 2, 2025 by ccacomm

Together with the Mount Tolmie Community Association, the CCA presents a lecture by Ryan Senechal titled, “The Urban Forest in Saanich: Strategy & Stewardship”. Item Details What A lecture by Ryan Senechal titled, “The Urban Forest in Saanich: Strategy & … Continue reading →

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May 5: Saanich hears about Annual Housing Progress Report

Posted on May 1, 2025 by ccacomm

On the agenda for the May 5th council meeting is a report from the Director of Planning: the Annual Housing Progress Report that reviews this topic looking at 2024 figures. Attend the meeting virtually or in person for a full … Continue reading →

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1899 Cochrane St. re-development: Invitation to SEBA Open House

Posted on April 23, 2025 by ccacomm

SEBA Construction has issued an invitation to community members to attend an open house and information meeting for the 8-unit townhouse proposed development at 1899 Cochrane Street.  What Where When SEBA Construction hosted Open House & Information Meeting re: 1899 … Continue reading →

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Nov. 16, 2023 AGM minutes

Posted on December 10, 2024 by ccacomm

The minutes of the November 16th, 2023 AGM, accepted at the most recent 2024 AGM, may be read here: The 2024 minutes will be reviewed and considered for acceptance at next year’s AGM. The required election of CCA officers was … Continue reading →

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