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DISCRETIONARY NOTICE - 26 Medcalf Street

Notice is hereby given that Council has received an application from Shine on Wheels Car Detailing & Mobile Services to operate a home office for a mobile car detailing, lawn care and snow removal service from 26 Medcalf Street.

It is noted that home occupation is permitted as a “discretionary use” for the zone in which this property is located.

Anyone wishing to make representation on this matter must do so in writing prior to 4:00pm on August 24, 2026. Further information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Planning and Development Department at 651-5910.

Development Officer
Town of Gander
100 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL   A1V 1G7
Email: dquinton@gandercanada.com 

DISCRETIONARY NOTICE - 16 Tully Place

Notice is hereby given that Council has received an application from Flour and Butter to operate a home bakery preparing gourmet cookies and treats from 16 Tully Place. 

It is noted that home occupation is permitted as a “discretionary use” for the zone in which this property is located.

Anyone wishing to make representation on this matter must do so in writing prior to 4:00pm on August 24, 2026. Further information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Planning and Development Department at 651-5910.

Development Officer
Town of Gander
100 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL   A1V 1G7
Email: dquinton@gandercanada.com 

DISCRETIONARY NOTICE - 271 Magee Road, GANDER, NL

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Gander has received an application to occupy the dwelling at 271 Magee Road for the purpose of providing transitional and supportive housing. 

It is noted that this property is situated within a Residential Rural (RR) zone. Residential Care Home uses are permitted in this zone as a Discretionary Use of Council, under the Town of Gander Development Regulations.

Anyone wishing to make representation on this matter must do so in writing and the representation must be received by the Planning & Public Works Department, Town of Gander, no later than Monday, 12:00 noon, August 24th, 2026.

Further information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Planning & Public Works Department at 651-5915.

James Blackwood, P. Eng.
Director of Planning and Public Works
Town of Gander
100 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL A1V 1G7

Waste Transfer Station - August 8, 2026

Reminder that the Waste Transfer Station will be open tomorrow, Saturday, August 8th. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information visit: https://www.gandercanada.com/garbage 

Waste Transfer Station - August 8, 2026

The Waste Transfer Station will be open on Saturday, August 8th. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information visit: https://www.gandercanada.com/garbage 

2026 FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT - GANDER DAY ROAD CLOSURE AND PARKING INFORMATION

The Town of Gander wishes to advise motorists that Magee Road, from Airport Boulevard to Carr Crescent, will be closed to traffic from 1:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Monday, August 3, for Gander Day celebrations.

The Cobb's Pond Rotary Park parking lot will be closed and will not be available for public parking.

Accessible parking will be available at the Battlefield Parking Lot for those displaying a valid accessible parking permit.

Seniors and individuals with mobility challenges may park at the Evangel Church parking lot on Magee Road, where a shuttle will transport passengers to and from Cobb's Pond.

Please obey all No Parking signage in the area to help ensure the safety of residents living near the park.

VARIANCE FROM REGULATIONS - 113 Memorial Drive

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Gander has received an application to construct a garage at the above noted address which will exceed the total permitted height for accessory buildings in a residential zone. The proposal is an accessory building with a total height of 6.05 metres.

It is noted that this property is situated in a Residential Medium Density zone which restricts the maximum accessory building height to 5.50 metres. The Town Council of Gander, at their discretion, may vary their regulations to a maximum of 10%.

Anyone wishing to make representation on this matter must do so in writing and the representation must be received by the Planning and Public Works Department, Town of Gander, no later than 12:00 noon on Friday August 7, 2026.

Further information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Planning and Public Works Department at 651-5915.    

James Blackwood, P. Eng.
Director of Planning and Public Works
Town of Gander
100 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL A1V 1G7

VARIANCE FROM REGULATIONS - 11 Lacey Place

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Gander has received an application to construct a garage at the above noted address which will exceed the total permitted height for accessory buildings in a residential zone. The proposal is an accessory building with a total height of 6.05 metres.

It is noted that this property is situated in a Residential Medium Density zone which restricts the maximum accessory building height to 5.50 metres. The Town Council of Gander, at their discretion, may vary their regulations to a maximum of 10%.

Anyone wishing to make representation on this matter must do so in writing and the representation must be received by the Planning and Public Works Department, Town of Gander, no later than 12:00 noon on Friday August 7, 2026.

Further information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Planning and Public Works Department at 651-5915.    

James Blackwood, P. Eng.
Director of Planning and Public Works
Town of Gander
100 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL A1V 1G7

Due to Gander Day, garbage collection scheduled for Monday, August 3rd will instead take place on Wednesday, August 5th.