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Denman housing proposal seeks room for up to 25 homes

The Denman Housing Association’s rezoning application is under review, with the Local Trust Committee requesting more information.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2019-01-03 · compiled 2026-10-01

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A proposal to increase the permitted density on a receiver parcel to a maximum of 25 dwellings, including 20 rent-controlled affordable homes, was before the Denman Island Local Trust Committee in November.^[1]

At the November 20 meeting, staff recommended that the applicant provide further information about groundwater supply, sewage disposal and protection of environmentally sensitive areas.^[1]

The association’s representative told the committee that approvals were needed by June 2019 under conditions of its BC Housing grant, and asked trustees to expedite the application.^[1]

The minutes record the request for additional information and the applicant’s response; they do not record a decision approving the rezoning.^[1]

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