Development Plan 2014

New Headingley Development Plan Underway

The RM of Headingley is currently working on a new Development Plan, with completion anticipated in 2026. This page will continue to provide information on the current Development Plan, amendment process, and application requirements while the new plan is being prepared.

What is Headingley’s Development Plan?

Headingley’s Development Plan sets out the community’s long-term goals, objectives, and policies for future growth and development.

The Development Plan helps guide decisions about land use, including where residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, institutional, and other types of development may be considered.

The plan is intended to be flexible and is reviewed periodically. Amendments may also be considered through a formal application process; however, any proposed amendment must be carefully reviewed to ensure the long-term interests of the community are protected.

A land use map showing the different land use designations in Headingley can be viewed in the Development Plan document, on the public zoning/development map, or at the Municipal Office.

Review the 2014 Development Plan
[Development Plan document]

Check your designation*
[public zoning/development map]

*When using the public zoning/development map, be sure to select “Development Plan” under the Planning Layers menu to view the applicable Development Plan designation.

What is a Development Plan Amendment?

A Development Plan amendment is the process of legally changing the land use designation of a property in the RM of Headingley.

Before rezoning, subdividing, constructing a building, or proposing a new use on a property, the existing Development Plan designation must be reviewed. If the proposed development does not conform to the current land use designation, a Development Plan amendment may be required before the proposal can proceed.

When is an Amendment Required?

A Development Plan amendment may be required when a proposal does not align with the land use designation or policies that apply to the property.

Common examples may include:

  • Changing land from one land use designation to another

  • Proposing a type of development that is not supported by the current designation

  • Requesting a major change in the intended use or development pattern of a property

  • Proposing development that may have broader servicing, traffic, drainage, land use, or community impacts

Application Fee

The application fee for a Development Plan amendment is:

$5,000.00

In addition to the application fee, the applicant is responsible for any actual out-of-pocket costs incurred by the municipality for technical, administrative, professional, consultative, or other services required to review the application.

These costs may include fees charged by consultants, engineers, planners, legal counsel, or other professionals retained by the municipality to review the proposal.

Review Process

Development Plan amendment applications are reviewed carefully because they may affect long-term land use planning in the municipality.

The review may include consideration of:

  • Compatibility with surrounding land uses

  • Municipal servicing capacity

  • Drainage and infrastructure impacts

  • Transportation and access

  • Environmental considerations

  • Consistency with municipal and provincial planning policies

  • Long-term community interests

A Development Plan amendment requires a formal by-law process and may include public notice, a public hearing, Council consideration, and provincial review or approval where required.

Before You Apply

Before submitting a Development Plan amendment application, a preliminary consultation with the RM of Headingley Planning Department is required.

This meeting helps determine whether a Development Plan amendment may be required, identifies any key planning considerations, and allows applicants to better understand the review process before applying.

Please call the RM of Headingley Municipal Office to set up a preliminary consultation meeting.

Rural Municipality of Headingley
Unit 1 – 126 Bridge Road
Headingley, MB R4H 1G9
Phone: 204-837-5766