Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

You can appeal a development authority's decision if:

• Your development permit application has been refused

• Your development permit application was approved with conditions that are unacceptable to you

• You have been issued a stop order directing you to stop construction or stop the present use of your property

• You will be affected by a new development or new use of someone else's property

• If a development authority refuses/ fails to issue a development permit within 40 days of receipt of the application

You can appeal the subdivision authority's decision if:

• Your subdivision application has been refused

• Your subdivision application was approved with conditions that are unacceptable to you

• If a subdivision authority refuses/fails to make a decision on an application for subdivision approval within 60 days of receipt of the application

Before filing an appeal:

• Talk to the applicant

• Consult the Development Planner/ Planner to ensure that you have all the information about the proposed development or subdivision

• Speak with SDAB staff if you have questions about the appeal process

• Seek legal advice if you require further assistance

To appeal a decision:

• Review the SDAB Info Guide

• Submit a completed Notice of Appeal form 

• Pay the required fee within 21 days of notice of the decision.

• If an appeal arrives after the 21-day deadline, the Board will decide whether or not it has the right to hear the appeal.

All documents and evidence must be submitted 7 days before the hearing to be included in the package to the Board. The SDAB may accept evidence after the deadline at their discretion.

 A filing fee is required for each of the following appeals: