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# Planning & Development
#### We are here to help
Our planning & development team will assist you with any aspect of planning and development of lands within Town boundaries such as:
* Development and building permits
* Letters of compliance
* Assistance with the processes for subdivision review
* Re-designation of land
* Annexation
* Other business and planning services
Contact us via e-mail or by phone at 403.885.9679 if you have any questions regarding construction projects such as basement development, sheds, hot tubs, and garages.
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**Long Range Statutory Plans**
Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP)
Municipal Development Plan (MDP)
## Area Structure Plans
Area Structure Plan Application Form
Area Structure Plan Approval Process
Related Documents:
* Aspen Lakes West ASP
* Aurora Heights ASP
* Blackfalds Crossing ASP
* Blackfalds Industrial ASP
* Cottonwood Meadows ASP
* Lakeside ASP
* McKay Ranch ASP
* Panorama Estates ASP
* Sunridge Business Park ASP
* Valley Ridge Estates ASP
## Building Permits
Submitted permit applications must include detailed drawings, site plan(s), if applicable, of the proposed development.
A Building Permit is needed for:
* new and moved-in structures;
* construction that changes the footprint of a building, such as the addition of walls or a deck;
* the addition of an accessory building that exceeds 108 sq feet and/or 8.2' in height;
* installation of a hot tub or swimming pool;
* the installation of a wood stove, to ensure compliance with safety codes.
**Building Permit Application Forms**
Accessory Building - Building Permit Application Package
Accessory Building Specifications Sheet
Commercial / Industrial / Institutional Building Permit Application Package
Deck Building Permit Application Package
Deck Specifications Sheet
Residential Building Permit Application Package
## Permit Statistics
**2026**
2026 Permits Applied For
August 2026 Development.Building Permit Comparison 2024 to 2026
**2025**
Permits Applied For
October Development Building Permit Comparison - 2023 to 2025
**2024**
Permits Applied For
December Development Building Permit Comparison - 2022 to 2024
**2023**
Permits Applied For
December Development Building Permit Comparison - 2021 to 2023
## Development Permits
As per **Land Use Bylaw 1268/22** (which can be found on the Bylaws & Policies Page), the **definition of development** includes:
* an excavation or stockpile and the creation of either of them;
* a building or an addition to or replacement or repair of a building and the construction or placing of any of them on, in, over, or under land;
* a change of use of land or building or an act done in relation to land or building that results in or is likely to result in a change in the use of the land or building, or;
* a change in the intensity of use of land or a building or an act done in relation to a land or building that results in or is likely to result in a change in the intensity of use of the land or building.
A Development Permit is needed in the above circumstances as well as:
* new and moved-in structures;
* accessory buildings that are larger than 108 square feet and/or taller than 8.2';
* if the building use changes;
* change in occupancy for a commercial/industrial/institutional development;
* decks higher than 2' above grade;
* home-based business (plus a Business License);
* signs;
* commercial, industrial, institutional, residential and multi-family developments *prior to being issued a Building Permit*.
*Section 2.9 of Land Use Bylaw 1268/22 further outlines development that does not require a Development Permit.*
**Development Permit Application Forms**
Accessory Building - Development and Building Permit Application Package
Commercial / Industrial / Institutional Development Permit Application Package
Deck Development and Building Permit Application Package
Grading Development Permit Application Package
Home Based Business Development Permit Application Package
Manufactured/Mobile Home Development Permit Package
Residential Development and Building Permit Application Package
Residential Development Permit Application Package
Sign Development Permit Application Package
**Development Permit Checklists**
Commercial / Industrial / Institutional Development Permit Checklist
Grading Development Permit Checklist
Manufactured Home Development Permit Checklist
Residential Development Permit Checklist
## Gas, Plumbing & Electrical Permits
The Town of Blackfalds works with IJD Inspections Ltd. for these permits and inspections.
Please visit the IJD website to download the required permit applications, review the eligibility requirements, and learn about the inspection process.
## Land Use Bylaw
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| **Land Use Bylaw No. 1268/22** Council gave third and final reading to the new Land Use Bylaw No. 1268/22 on April 26, 2022. | See the updated Land Use Bylaw 1268/22 here. |
Related Documents:
* Land Use Bylaw Amendment Application Form
* Land Use Bylaw Map
## Property Information Requests
To request property information from the Town of Blackfalds, please submit the following Property File Search Request Form to planning\_development@blackfalds.ca or call 403.885.9679 for more information.
Environmental/Fire Property Search Request Form
Property File Search Request Form
## Public Engagement
Public Hearing Notices have moved!
For scheduled hearings, please click here.
## Real Property Reports
Should your financial institution or another relevant agency request that you provide them with a Real Property Report, you may use the surveyor that they recommend or visit the Alberta Land Surveyors Association (links to https://www.alsa.ab.ca/) for more information on Real Property Reports (links to https://www.alsa.ab.ca/Surveys-in-Alberta/Real-Property-Reports).
When you receive your Real Property Report, you can contact us to request a review for compliance. There are various associated requirements and fees related to this review. We will outline these details for you at the time of your request.
Check out the Building Permits & Development Permits drop-downs for various planning documents and processes.
*Our **Certificate of Compliance Policy** is located on the Bylaws & Policies page.*
## Related Documents & Links
2015 Off-Site Levies Report
AB Environment - Stepping Back From the Water
Alberta Government - Asbestos Project Notification
Alberta Health Services
Alberta Municipal Affairs
Blackfalds Population and Land Demand Analysis
Design Guidelines
Development Fees and Fines Bylaw 1269/22
Downtown Revitalization Plan
Safety Codes Council
## Subdivisions
Subdivision Application Form
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**Subdivision and Development Appeals**
* **Land and Property Rights Tribunal (LPRT)**
2nd Floor, Summerside Business Centre
1229 91 Street SW
Edmonton, AB T6X 1E9
Phone: 780-427-2444
Toll Free: 310-0000 (in Alberta)
Fax: 780-427-0986
Email: lprt.appeals@gov.ab.ca
* **Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (ISDAB)**
Attn: Secretary to the ISDAB
c/o Legislative Services
Red Deer County
38106 Range Road 275
Red Deer AB T4S 2L9
Email: legislativeservices@rdcounty.ca