Site Plan Approval

You need to submit a site plan for most planning and development applications in the Town of Whitby. A site plan outlines the design and technical aspects of development proposals. We will not issue a building permit and a new development can't begin until we've received and approved the site plan for the project.

Review the Site Plan Control By-law.

Before you start

Before you start the application process, you need to book a pre-consultation to review your proposal and make sure you have all the necessary documents before you apply.

Site plan approval

Please complete the Site Plan Approval Application or Radiocommunication / Telecommunication Application (for proposed cell towers only) and submit it along with the required documents and fees to:

Town of Whitby Planning and Development Department
575 Rossland Rd E
Whitby, ON L1N 2M8

Application details

Along with your application, you'll need to submit 15 folded copies of the proposed site plan and two folded copies of the floor plan, building elevations and landscape plan. The plans should include the following details:

Key plan (location and use of abutting properties and buildings)
Site dimensions, existing natural features, easements, road widening and services
Proposed use, dimensions, location on lot, setbacks, walkways, sidewalks, parking areas, driveways, existing and proposed grades and drainage direction
Statistics chart (gross area, net area, lot coverage, floor space index, landscaped open space, parking spaces, intent, number of units
Elevations, materials, roof mechanicals and screening method, underground parking layout, number and size of commercial and residential units
Curbing detail, light standards, planters, outdoor furniture, play equipment, garbage receptacles, fencing, walls, walkway material, signs, hardscape materials, berms, banks and swales
Landscape details of all plants (including size, name, location and number)

Site plan manuals

Review the following site plan manuals to help you develop a site plan for your proposed development:

Additional guidelines

Review the following guidelines to help you develop a site plan for your proposed development:

Landscape guidelines
West Whitby Architectural Urban Design Guidelines
Brooklin Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines
Town of Whitby Lighting Guidelines
Town of Whitby Shadow Study Guidelines
Whitby Fire and Emergency Services – Fire Access Route Information

Please contact us for a copy of these guidelines.