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DISCRETIONARY NOTICE - 25 WARD STREET, GANDER, NL

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Gander has received an application to operate a core processing and storage facility at the above noted address. The operation consists of a geological consulting and project management firm for mineral exploration companies.

See drawing here.

The location in question is currently zoned Commercial General and Light Industry uses are permitted as a Discretionary Use in this zone as per 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 Engineering Department, Town of Gander, no later than 12:00 noon, on Friday, May 8, 2026.

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

John Boland
Planning & Control Technician
Town of Gander
100 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL
A1V 1G7

VARIANCE FROM REGULATIONS - 28 WATERTON STREET

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Gander has received an application to construct a dwelling at the above noted address which will extend to within 2.70 metres of the side property line.    

It is noted that this property is situated in a Residential Medium Density zone and requires a minimum sideyard of 3.0 metres. Council may vary their regulations up to 10%.

See drawing here.

Anyone wishing to make representation on this matter must do so in writing and the representation must be received by the Planning and Development Department, Town of Gander, no later than 12:00 pm, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Further information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Planning and Development Department at 651-5915 or by emailing info@gandercanada.com.

John Boland
Planning & Control Technician
Town of Gander
100 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL
A1V 1G7
jboland@gandercanada.com

VARIANCE FROM REGULATIONS - 30 WATERTON STREET

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Gander has received an application to construct a dwelling at the above noted address which will extend to within 2.70 metres of the side property line.    

It is noted that this property is situated in a Residential Medium Density zone and requires a minimum sideyard of 3.0 metres. Council may vary their regulations up to 10%.

See drawing here.

Anyone wishing to make representation on this matter must do so in writing and the representation must be received by the Planning and Development Department, Town of Gander, no later than 12:00 pm, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Further information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Planning and Development Department at 651-5915 or by emailing info@gandercanada.com.

John Boland
Planning & Control Technician
Town of Gander
100 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL
A1V 1G7
jboland@gandercanada.com

Please be advised that there will be a water shut-off affecting 1-40 Earhart Street today from 9:30am - 3:00pm for water and sewer repairs.

Additionally, there will be a traffic advisory on Earhart Street during this time.

DISCRETIONARY NOTICE - 46 Cochran Street

Notice is hereby given that Council has received an application from J.O.L Lawn and Snow to operate a home office for a lawn care, landscaping and snow removal service from 46 Cochran 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 May 9, 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 - 30 Wood Crescent

Notice is hereby given that Council has received an application from Dr. Gerrie’s Foods Corp. to operate a home-based business from 30 Wood Crescent. The business involves preparing and packaging curated spice blends for sale in local retail locations.

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 May 9, 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 

Additionally, there will be a traffic advisory on Fitzmaurice Rd during this time.

VARIANCE FROM REGULATIONS - 520 GANDER BAY ROAD

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Gander has received an application to subdivide the property at the above noted address into 4 equal lots consisting of an area of 3,999 m2 each.

It is noted that this property is situated in a Residential Rural Density zone and requires a minimum lot area of 4,050 m2. Council may vary their regulations up to 10%

View drawing here.

Anyone wishing to make representation on this matter must do so in writing and the representation must be received by the Planning and Development Department, Town of Gander, no later than 12:00 pm, Monday, May 4, 2026.

Further information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Planning and Development Department at 651-5915 or by emailing info@gandercanada.com.

John Boland
Planning & Control Technician
Town of Gander
100 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL
A1V 1G7
jboland@gandercanada.com

Please be advised there will be an emergency water shut-off today, April 28, 2026, affecting the civic addresses 5-20 Lothian Court, 1-29 Brock Cres and 2-74 Blackwood Drive. The water shut-off is scheduled from 10am - 2pm to conduct necessary repairs. 

Additionally, there will be a traffic advisory in place for 28 Blackwood Drive during this time.

The Town of Gander would like to apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

DISCRETIONARY NOTICE - 100 DICKINS STREET, GANDER, NL

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Gander has received an application and a discretionary use request to construct four (4), 4 unit row type residential buildings at the property known as 100 Dickins Street, as a cluster development.

See drawing here.

A Cluster Development means two or more residential and/or commercial buildings developed in combination on one lot, in single ownership.

It is noted that this area is zoned both Commercial General (CG) and Commercial Shopping Centre (CSC).

Cluster Developments are permitted as a Discretionary Use within both zones in 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 and Public Works Department, Town of Gander, no later than 12:00 noon, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

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

John Boland
Planning & Control Technician
Town of Gander
100 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL
A1V 1G7