Planning and Development Services
About our Department
Parkland County's Planning and Development Services Department manages a variety of land use matters within the County. Depending on the project you are looking to start, there may be various permits and applications with Parkland County and/or other governing bodies to complete as part of your development and/or building process.
Have Questions or Want to Discuss a Project?
Our team is here to help. You can connect with a member of the Planning and Development team by:
- Sending us an email at planning@parklandcounty.com
- Calling us at 780-800-9300
- Visiting the Parkland County Centre during regular business hours
- Booking a 30-minute Chat with a Planner meeting (in-person or virtual). A Planning Advisor will contact you to confirm your appointment details
- If you are planning on developing a major project such as a large -scale commercial or industrial development, or relocating your business to Parkland County, book a pre-application discussion through the PLANit Application Portal
Looking to Submit an Application?
PLANit is our online tool that allows you to manage all your applications for your home, your business and your land. Apply for building and development permits, check the status of your application, pay online, book inspections and more.
Interested in Our Current Projects?
Parkland County interacts with the public in many ways, every day. Your Parkland is a place where you can offer feedback on a single topic or larger plans through various opportunities. This participation helps strengthen the relationship between the County and its residents, and helps to shape policies, programs, and services to meet the diverse needs of Parkland County residents.
Application Forms and Guides
You can view available forms required for your PLANit Parkland applications, as well as checklists and other resources to help you prepare for your project. Explore Parkland County's Planning and Development Handbook, Application Guides and Checklists, and Video Walkthroughs to help you understand the planning process and prepare your application.
Application requirements vary depending on your project. Our forms and guides outline the drawings, documents, studies, and information you need to submit.
With PLANit Help, you can find step-by-step instructions, videos and frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you navigate PLANit Parkland.
Development Activity Reports
Land Use Planning Hierarchy and Decisions Flow Chart
Land use planning in Alberta must follow plans and regulations at both the provincial and municipal levels of government. With the implementation of the Provincial Land Use Framework and the Alberta Land Stewardship Act, some planning decisions will be made at the regional level as well.
This diagram outlines the order in which land use planning decisions flow:
Planning decisions are informed by the following planning documents, implemented by various levels of governments and authorities:
- Municipal Government Act
- Provincial Land Use Framework
- North Saskatchewan Regional Plan
- Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth Plan
- Intermunicipal Development Plans
- Municipal Development Plan (MDP)
- Area Structure Plans
- Hamlet Redevelopment Plans
- Land Use Bylaw
- Conceptual Schemes
- Master Site Development Plans
Who Regulates What?
Explore our new interactive guide to quickly understand how land use is regulated in Parkland County and which levels of government are responsible:
