Planning Notices

The public is invited to review a copy of the proposed Paradise Development Regulations Amendment No. 31, 2026. To see the full amendment, click here.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador intends to construct a new high school in the Town of Paradise. The proposed high school is planned to accommodate 1,050 students in Grades 10 to 12 on approximately 5 hectares of land located northeast of the existing Paradise Intermediate School on Dianne Whalen Drive. The purpose of Development Regulations Amendment No. 31, 2026, is to rezone the subject land from “Open Space/Recreation (OSR)” and “Residential High Density (RHD)” to “Public Use (PU),” where educational use is a permitted use.

This Public Notice is advertised in accordance with section 14 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000. The proposed amendment will be available for the public to review from Thursday, October 8, 2026, to Friday, October 23, 2026. Prior to considering the amendment for adoption, Council is inviting the public to provide input.

Please submit comments or concerns, in writing (either by mail, by dropping off at the Town Hall, or by email), to be received by 4:30 p.m., October 23, 2026, to the attention of:

Marjan Fadaei, Planner
T: 709.782.1400  email

The Town of Paradise has received an application for a building lot with a 7.6 meter rear yard setback at 7 Knightsbridge Place property. The subject property is located within the Residential Medium Density (RMD) Use zone in which the minimum rear yard setback is 8.0 meters. In order to permit the reduced rear yard, an approval of a 5% variance is required. The Urban and Rural Planning Act permits Council to consider a variance to the Regulations up to a maximum of 10%.

This Notice is advertised in accordance with Section 3.8 of the Town of Paradise Development Regulations, 2016. Any person who wishes to comment on the proposed development is asked to contact the Town of Paradise in writing by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 2026. All correspondence must be submitted via email to planning@paradise.ca.

Lucas Eastman, Planning Technician
t: 709.782.1400 email

The Town of Paradise has received an application to permit an accessory building with a floor area of 67m² at 19 Kinder Drive. The accessory structure will be located 6.0 meters in front of the building line and 15.85 meters from the front property boundary. Accessory buildings in front of the building line are subject to public notice and Council approval.

This Notice of Discretionary Use is advertised in accordance with Sections 3.6 and 9.5 of the Town of Paradise Development Regulations, 2016. Any person who wishes to comment on the proposed development is asked to contact the Town of Paradise in writing by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 2026. All correspondence must be submitted via email.

Lucas Eastman, Planning Technician
t: 709.782.1400 email