PLANAPP 2023-00321 (Former Case 23821) - 600 Bedford Highway, Halifax

Request

Application by ZZap Consulting Inc. for a Development Agreement to allow a 7 to 8-storey residential building on the lands at 600 Bedford Highway, Halifax.

Proposal

The applicant wishes to enter a Development Agreement to allow a 7 to 8-storey residential building. The major aspects of the proposal are as follows:
•    96 residential dwelling units
•    104 underground parking stalls
•    Approximately 9 surface parking stalls

The Development Plans (provided below) outline the development proposal in detail, and include information related to the proposed building, parking locations, driveway access, and landscaping.

There is a narrated presentation video available here and application documents are available below.

Process

The application will be considered under the Planning Applications Approval Process for Development Agreements.

Status

A public hearing will be held by North West Community Council on June 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS.

All oral and written submissions will be considered at that time. Written submissions are welcomed and encouraged in advance of the hearing itself. These submissions are distributed to all Councillors and considered at the time of their decision. Written submissions may be forwarded to the Municipal Clerk by e-mail; by fax, 902-490-4208; or by mail, P.O. Box 1749, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5. Written submissions must be received by the Municipal Clerk’s Office as early as possible and not later than 3:00 p.m. on June 9, 2025. Please allow sufficient time for delivery.

Information on how to sign up to speak in advance is available on-line: https://www.halifax.ca/city-hall/regional-council/public-hearings

If you have questions about the public hearing process, please email or call 902.490.4210 the Office of the Municipal Clerk. Should you have questions about the nature of the application itself, please email (macintta@halifax.ca) or call the planner directly at 902.219.0836.

View the staff report. If you have questions about how to access the staff report, email or call 902.490.4210, the Office of the Municipal Clerk. If the internet is unavailable to you, a paper copy of application materials can be sent to you by mail, contact the Planner, Taylor MacIntosh, to make the arrangements.

This notice was posted to this site on May 14, 2025 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.

All visitors to Halifax City Hall must sign in at the security desk, located at the main (Grand Parade) entrance of City Hall. Visitors who use the accessible entrance on Argyle Street will be escorted to the security desk by staff. All visitors must present federal, provincial, or territorial government-issued photo ID to security. If a visitor does not have government issued photo ID, they may present two pieces of federal, provincial, or territorial government-issued ID, two pieces of documentation (e.g. bills) or a combination of two pieces of government-issued ID/documentation as long as they both include their first and last name.

Documents Submitted for Evaluation

The applicant has submitted plans and studies required by municipal staff to properly evaluate the application. The relevant documents are linked below but may also be provided via email or regular mail by making a request to the planner listed below:

Resubmission #2 Documents:
•    Response to HRM Comments
•    Building Plans (Rev. 2)

Resubmission #1 Documents:
•    Response to HRM Comments
•    Building Plans (Rev. 1)
•    Site Plan (Rev. 1)
•    Shadow Study

Original Application Documents:
•    Application Letter
•    Site Plan
•    Building Drawings
•    Traffic Impact Statement
•    Servicing Schematic