PEC Council pauses new development applications for one year

The County Council has paused new development applications in Picton, Wellington, and Bloomfield for one year due to water and wastewater capacity limitations. Current infrastructure can only support a fraction of the projected growth, with demands expected to exceed capacity by 2032. The pause allows time for a Development Charges Study to assess infrastructure needs and establish fees for new developments. Some applications, including those received by December 1 and the Queen Elizabeth development, are exempt. The study is expected to be completed by mid-2025, with a draft bylaw presented shortly after.