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Denman housing proposal remains under review

The Local Trust Committee deferred second reading of bylaws for the Denman Housing Association proposal while it awaited further information and consultation.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2021-12-02 · compiled 2026-10-01

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The Denman Island Local Trust Committee did not give second reading to bylaws for the Denman Housing Association proposal at its November 2 special meeting, saying referral responses, community input and pending documents and analysis could inform changes.^[1]

The minutes list outstanding items including approval for a water licence, confirmation of sewage disposal capacity for receiver parcels on Danes Road, a policy-statement checklist and staff review of the proposed water management plan.^[1]

The applicant told the committee that a well-flow test indicated adequate water for the project and that half of its potable-water needs were planned to come from rainwater collection; the minutes record these as the applicant’s statements.^[1]

The committee deferred the Islands 2050 bylaw referral until completion of a formal consultation process for Denman Island.^[1]

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