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Denman housing application seeks more information

Trust staff recommended further details on water, sewage and environmental protection for a proposed affordable housing project.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2019-02-07 · compiled 2026-10-01

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At its November meeting, the Denman Island Local Trust Committee considered a rezoning application from the Denman Housing Association to increase a receiver parcel’s density to a maximum of twenty-five dwellings, including twenty rent-controlled affordable homes. ^[1]

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

The applicant’s representative told the committee that approvals were needed by June, 2019 under conditions of the BC Housing grant. ^[1]

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