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Denman Housing Association rezoning awaits staff report

The Local Trust Committee discussed the association’s request to advance its affordable-housing application and heard that water and wastewater reports were being finalized.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2021-06-03 · compiled 2026-10-01

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The Denman Island Local Trust Committee discussed a request from the Denman Housing Association to move its rezoning application forward as quickly as possible, including through third reading and ministry review if the association received a water licence.^[1]

Staff said a report on progress with preliminary items was expected at the next committee meeting, and suggested trustees could then consider direction on next steps.^[1]

A trustee said early review of information about available water quality and quantity would help inform whether readings could be given before a water licence was received.^[1]

Simon Palmer, speaking for the applicant, said water and wastewater reports were being finalized and indicated the property could sustain the project’s needs without conflict; he said the reports would be sent to planning staff when complete.^[1]

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