City council ignores its own height limits, OKs 8-storey apartment building

City council ignores its own height limits, OKs 8-storey apartment building
London Free Press
City council has rejected staff’s recommendation to quash a proposed northwest London apartment building, approving the project with fewer floors than first proposed and arguing the need for housing outweighs concerns over height and parking. Politicians voted 13-2 to approve an eight-storey apartment building, down from the proposed 10 storeys, at 801 Sarnia Rd., immediately to […]
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Oxford County approves 254-home proposal rejected by Woodstock

Oxford County approves 254-home proposal rejected by Woodstock
London Free Press
Despite Woodstock politicians rejecting a proposed 254-home subdivision citing density concerns, Oxford County council has pushed the development forward.
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New London wards same as the existing ones, with few tweaks

London Free Press
London city councillors have decided on the new electoral boundaries that will be in place for the 2026 election. In a 13-1 vote, with Ward 7 Coun. Corrine Rahman opposed and Ward 1 Coun. Hadleigh McAlister absent, the strategic priorities and policy committee decided Tuesday to keep London’s 14 wards
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What to know as city council eyes rejig of London’s ward boundaries

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For the first time in seven years, London is looking at changing its local electoral boundaries.
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Officials reject McDonald’s proposed on flood-prone northeast London land

London Free Press
A committee of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority has rejected a proposal to build a strip mall and McDonald’s on a flood plain in northeast London. The authority’s hearing committee decided Tuesday to reject the application from Royal Premier Homes at 1310 Adelaide St. N. and 795 Windermere Rd
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Flood risk too great to allow fast-food joint in northeast London: Upper Thames officials

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Jack Moulton breaks down why officials are warning against the development.
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Woodstock politicians push to build more homes (just not this many in one spot)

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WOODSTOCK – A proposal to turn a Victorian home into an eight-unit apartment complex has been quashed by city politicians here, despite the community’s need for more housing. City council voted unanimously to reject the proposal – delighting neighbours vehemently opposed to the proposed overhaul at 329 Buller St. The
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Port Burwell beachfront townhouse condos a go despite rejection by local council

London Free Press
Whether residents of Port Burwell are for or against it, including local politicians, plans for beachfront townhouse condos have been given the go-ahead by a provincial development watchdog. Read More
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Neighbours' appeal of townhome intensification project nears

London Free Press
Opponents of a 10-unit townhome complex are weeks away from arguing their case at a provincial tribunal in a bid overturn the city council decision that paved the way for the contentious infill project. Read More
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