PLANAPP 2023-00943 - 498 Sackville Dr, Lower Sackville

Request

An application by Paul Skerry Architects Limited to enter into a Development Agreement to allow for a 7 to 8-storey mixed use building containing 70 residential units and main-level commercial facing Sackville Drive at 498 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville.

Proposal

The applicant wishes to build a mixed-use building. The major aspects of the proposal are as follows:

• Proposing 70 residential units, as well as a 337 square feet of commercial space;
• As this is a sloped sight, the building appears as 7-stories facing Sackville Drive and 8-stories facing Seawood Avenue.;
• Driveway access on Seawood Avenue accessing 2 levels of underground parking; and,
• Indoor and outdoor amenity space for use by building residents.

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

Process

The application will be considered under the Development Agreement Process. 

Status

This application is now at the final evaluation of internal/external reviews and public input received anddraft development agreement writing and review stage.

For more information about the proposal and the application process:

• Review the application documents below.  
• Read the FAQ

Public comments, questions, and feedback can be provided by any of the following ways:

• Contact the municipal planner managing the application, Darrell Joudrey at joudred@halifax.ca or 902-225-8630.

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 on the 3rd floor Duke Tower, Halifax. 

Building Elevation Drawings
Floor Plans
Site Plan
Landscape Plan
Perspective Drawing and Summary Table
Traffic Impact Statement

Image of Proposed Building (Rendering)