Development Permits & Public Hearings

At any given time, there are a variety of development projects and developments taking place in Yellowhead County. They range from small residential property developments to larger-scale industry projects and new developments, as well as municipal Area Structure Plans and Land Use Bylaw updates.

Public Hearings:

None at this time

Subdivision and Development Board Hearings:

None at this time

Municipal Planning Commission Meetings:

None at this time

Approved Development Permits

Permit Number Location of Proposed DevelopmentProposed DevelopmentNotice of DecisionAppeal Deadline
D24-040SW-31-53-17-W5
North of Edson
Single Detached DwellingApr 5/24Permitted Use
D24-043NE-10-53-17-W5
South of Edson
Accessory Building (Shop)
with Lean To’s
Apr 5/24Permitted Use
D24-044Plan 1323215
Blk 2, Lot 2
SE-12-54-13-W5
North of Niton Junction
Accessory Building (Shed)
Change of Use to Storage
– Discretionary
Apr 5/24Apr 26/24
D24-046Plan 9021782
Lot 1
SW-9-53-12-W5
South of Niton Junction
Manufactured Home
with Addition – Variance
for Age
Apr 10/24May 1/24
D24-048SE-4-55-12-W5
North of Niton Junction
Accessory Building (Shop)Apr 10/24Permitted Use
D24-049Plan 9222242
Blk 2, Lot 24A
NW-10-55-15-W5
Bear Lake
Bed & Breakfast Apr 10/24Permitted Use
D24-050SE-21-52-18-W5
South of Edson
Accessory Building (Garage) Apr 11/24Permitted Use
D24-045NE-9-53-18-W5
West of Edson
Single Detached Dwelling
with Accessory Building (Shop)
Apr 17/24Permitted Use
D24-055Plan 0625858
Blk 1, Lot 1
NE-21-54-16-W5
North of Edson
Accessory Building (Shop)Apr 22/24Permitted Use
D24-054SW-21-52-18-W5
Royan Lake Area
Single Detached Dwelling with
Accessory Building (Garage)
Apr 22/24Permitted Use
D24-053Plan 5251TR
Blk 2, Lot 20
SW-13-52-24-W5
Carldale
Short Term Accommodation
(Change of Use from Accessory
Building to Recreational Cabin
– Discretionary)
Apr 23/24May 14/24
D24-051Plan 9223703
Blk 1, Lot 1
NE-13-53-16-W5
Pinedale Area
Manufactured Home – Variance
For Front Yard Setback
Apr 23/24May 14/24


The public is considered officially notified of approved development permits once posted online, in accordance with the Public Notification Bylaw.

The Yellowhead County Land Use Bylaw No 09.21 provides that any person claiming to be affected by a decision of the Development Authority may appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board or Alberta’s Land and Property Rights Tribunal dependent on jurisdiction of the Appeal authority. Appeal under the jurisdiction of Yellowhead County’s Subdivision and Development Appeal Board require a written notice of the appeal and a payment of $300.00 payable to Yellowhead County within 21 days of the publishing of the Notice of Decision. Requirements for appealing the development to the Alberta’s land and Property Rights Tribunal can be found here: https://www.alberta.ca/subdivision-appeals.aspx or by calling 780-427-2444


Contact the Yellowhead County Planning Department at 1-800-665-6030