Updated:
A public information session (drop-in open house) has been scheduled on April 24th, 2024, from 4-8pm at the Prospect Road Community Centre. See below status section for more information.
Request
Application by Fathom Studio, on behalf of Screen Nova Scotia, to rezone PID 40600736 to C-2 and enter into a development agreement to construct a film production facility (Sound Studio), off Prospect Road, Goodwood.
Proposal
The applicant wishes to construct a film production facility (Sound Studio) on a parcel adjacent to the existing Halifax Exhibition Centre at 200 Prospect Road. The building would consist of offices, production areas, and two indoor sound stages. The major aspects of the proposal are as follows:
• A 5850 square metre building footprint, with room for future expansion
• 238 parking spaces
The Development Plans (provided below) outline the development proposal in detail, and include information related to the proposed building, traffic assessment, wetland assessment, stormwater management, and servicing information.
Process
The application will be considered under the Development Agreement Process.
Status
The initial review stage for this application has been completed, and a Public Open House will be held on Wednesday, April 24th from 4-8pm at the Prospect Road Community Centre, 2141 Prospect Road. At this meeting, presentation boards will be on display outlining details of the proposal with HRM staff and the applicant in attendance to answer questions and receive feedback. There will be no formal presentation; drop in any time.
The application will be open for comment until Wednesday, May 8th, 2024. If you have any questions or comments, please provide them to the Planner at the contact information below.
Once the engagement period is complete, staff will draft a development agreement for review and consideration by the Halifax and West Community Council.
Documents Submitted for Evaluation
The applicant has submitted plans and studies required by HRM staff to properly evaluate the application. The documents are also available for review at the Planning Applications office in Downtown Halifax.
- A - Project Rationale Letter (PDF)
- B - Site Plan (PDF)
- C - Building Elevations and Floor Plan (PDF)
- D - Environmental Assessment (PDF)
- E - Wetland Delineation (PDF)
- F - Proposed Wetland Alteration (PDF)
- G - Preliminary Stormwater Management Plan (PDF)
- H - Servicing Schematic (PDF)
- I - Traffic Impact Assessment (PDF)
Contact Information
For further information, please contact:
Mailing Address
HRM Planning and Development
Planning Applications
PO Box: 1749,
Halifax,
Nova Scotia,
B3J 3A5
Attention: Alyson Dobrota