Building & Development

Your Right to Appeal

If you disagree with a decision about a development or subdivision, you have the right to appeal. Appeals are handled by the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB), which is an independent body that makes decisions on planning and development matters.

Filing an appeal

If you want to challenge a decision, you’ll need to fill out the right appeal form and send it to the Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (ISDAB).

Your completed form must be submitted within 21 days from the date the decision was issued.

  • The applicant for a permit or subdivision

  • Any person affected by the decision

  • Government agencies that have interest in the decision

You can file an appeal if:

  • Your development permit application has been refused or approved with conditions you do not agree with.

  • A stop order has been issued on your property.

  • A subdivision application has been refused or approved with conditions you do not agree with.

Once your appeal is received:

A hearing date will be set, and you will be notified.

The SDAB will review the evidence and hear from all affected parties.

A written decision will be provided after the hearing.

The SDAB decision is final, unless it is appealed to the Court of Appeal on a question of law or jurisdiction.