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Request
An application by UPLAND Planning + Design Studio, on behalf of the property owner, for a substantive approval to an existing development agreement.
Proposal
The applicant wishes to construct a campground accessory to the existing amusement park (Atlantic Splash Adventure). The major aspects of the proposal are as follows:
- 44 A-frame “glamping” cabins
- Two washroom/amenity buildings
- New on-site septic system
- Formalized park entrance
- 210 formalized entrance parking spaces and 56 parking spaces for staff and overflow
- An additional 52 parking spaces to service the campground
The Development Plans (provided below) outline the development proposal in detail, and include information related to the proposed buildings, proposed building locations, driveways, trails, parking lots, and on-site serving.
Process
The application will be considered under the Substantive Amendment to Development Agreement Process.
Status
Staff has received a revised submission from the applicant addressing the prior to council’s decision comments. The application is currently in the team review stage of the process, during which the revised submission is reviewed by internal municipal staff as well as external agencies.
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.
August 2024
Stormwater Management Calculations
Bathroom Elevations and Floor Plans
Revised Submission (February 2026)
Revised Preliminary Stormwater Management Plan/ Servicing Plan for Camprgound
Revised Preliminary Stormwater Management Plan Memo for Camprgound
Revised Preliminary Stormwater Management Plan/ Servicing Plan for Parking
Revised Preliminary Stormwater Management Plan Memo for Parking
Contact Information
For further information, please contact:
Aastha Patel
Planner II
Rural Policy & Applications
Telephone: 902.497.3622
Email: aastha.patel@halifax.ca
Mailing Address
HRM Planning and Development
Development Services
PO Box: 1749,
Halifax,
Nova Scotia,
B3J 3A5
Attention: Aastha Patel