Planning & Building Application

This application form may be used for all types of planning, development, subdivision, or building permit applications in the Southwest New Brunswick region.

Fully complete permit applications with all of the necessary documents can be reviewed more quickly. If you have a question about your application or project, please contact the staff at the Southwest New Brunswick Service Commission. Dial (506) 466-7369 ext. 0

IMPORTANT: emails will be sent from SNBSC via 'no-reply@rsc10.org.' If you do not get a fast response, please check your 'spam' or 'junk' folder and report these emails as 'not spam' or 'not junk' so you do not miss any important messages.

Primary Email

Be sure to enter email address correctly! This email will be used to send a copy of the permit or approval.
Primary Phone Primary Phone - ### - ### ####

This is the primary number for the applicant.
Application Type

Application Type Building or Demolition Permit Development Permit Sign Permit Zoning Confirmation or Compliance Letter Subdivision of Lot(s) Variance or Terms/Conditions Rezoning or Plan Amendment Temporary or Non-conforming Use Approval or Exemption of Documents for Registration

Click here to find out if you need a building permit vs. a development permit?

If you are not sure what application you need, please call us at (506) 466-7369
Type of Development Permit

Type of Development Permit Small garage/shed (under 592 sq. ft.) Small cabin or house (under 625 sq. ft.) Development of land (eg. quarry, RV campsite) Accessory structure (eg. fence, detached deck under 592 sq. ft.) Heat pump
Type of Confirmation or Compliance Request

Type of Confirmation or Compliance Request I require confirmation of the zoning that applies to this land I require confirmation that my proposed use/activity is permitted under zoning on this land (eg. liquor license, kennel) I require confirmation that the present use of land/buildings conforms with zoning I require confirmation that no outstanding 'orders to comply' related to a building or zoning by-law infraction apply to this land
Type of Construction

Type of Construction New building Replacing windows or exterior cladding Addition to building Interior structural alteration Foundation Renovation Mechanical Installation of a pre-fabricated building Additional value to previous permits Garage or outbuilding (over 592 sq. ft.) Attached deck Detached deck (over 592 sq. ft.) Change of occupancy Demolition

Choose the closest option.
Address of Development Site

This is where the construction or project is taking place. Include civic number, street name, and municipality/community. Example: "999 Main Street, Community X"
PID(#) at Development Site

Parcel Identification Number (PID #). This is not the same as Property Account Number (PAN). This number may be found on your tax bill or by searching your street address on the GeoNB Map Viewer
Property Owner Name Property Owner Name First Last
Owner's Current Mailing Address Owner's Current Mailing Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
May write "Same" if the location listed on the 'Address of the Development Site' is the same as the owner's current mailing address. Fill in all fields.
Name of Contractor

May write "Same" if the owner is the contractor. If not, you must write the contractor's name or company name.
Address of Contractor Address of Contractor
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Leave blank if the owner is the contractor.
Contractor Phone Number Contractor Phone Number - ### - ### ####

Leave blank, if same as owner.
Name of Surveyor Name of Surveyor First Last
Name of the contractor, if applicable.
Surveyor Phone Number Surveyor Phone Number - ### - ### ####

Phone number of contractor, if applicable.
Description of Project or Request

Examples

Subdivide: "Subdivide a 20 acre property into 4 lots. See attached tentative plan."

Build: "Build a 20 X 40 detached garage structure to be used for commercial storage purposes. See attached plans."

Signage: "Erect a 6' wide and 24" tall fascia sign on the facade of 123 Main Street. See attached plans showing sign dimensions and location on facade."

Zoning: "I want to know the zoning of my property and whether a kennel is a permitted use."
NOT IN USE - Type of Building Permit
NOT IN USE - Type of Building (residential)

NOT IN USE - Type of Building (residential) Single unit dwelling Single house - Condominium Mobile or mini-home Seasonal dwelling (unsuitable for year-round occupancy) Semi-detached or side by side home Semi-detached or side by side home - Condominium Apartment, apartment building, duplex, triplex, quadruple Row house or townhouse Row house or townhouse - Condominium

If you are building a garage, deck, or pool enclosure, just indicate the type of main residential building on the lot (eg. single unit dwelling).
NOT IN USE - Type of Building (non-residential or other)

NOT IN USE - Type of Building (non-residential or other) Agricultural, forestry or fishery Mining Manufacturing Transportation terminal Maintenance Storage or warehouse Communication Utility Dock Retail (single) Retail (multi) Office Hotel Motel or tourist dwelling Institutional dormitory Convention or exhibition Restaurant or bar Theatre or cultural center Indoor recreation Outdoor recreation Motor vehicle dealership Service station or repair garage Laboratory or research Crematorium or cemetery Government Public safety or prison Elementary school Secondary school Post-secondary institution University Library or museum Hospital Clinic Day care or nursing home Religious

Choose the closest option.
Value of Construction (CAN $)

Please enter numbers only. No commas, dollar signs, or periods. Eg. use "150000" not "$150,000.00"

It is required by Provincial law to state the costs of the work to be performed, including labour and materials.
Dwelling Units Being Built (#)

"Dwellings created" means the number of dwelling units created or added by the construction work.
Dwelling Units Being Lost (#)

"Dwellings lost" means the number of dwelling units lost through demolitions, renovations or changes to a building, such as combining apartment units together.
Dwelling Units Being Demolished (#)
Total Size of New Construction (ft2)

If the development permit is for a structure (eg. camp, shed, small garage), please indicate the total floor area of the structure measured in square feet (sq. ft.).

'Total floor area' means the aggregate of the floor areas of a building above and below grade, measured between the exterior faces of the exterior walls of the building at each floor level.
Construction Start Date Construction Start Date / MM / DD YYYY

Permits can be issued in ten (10) business days where the required documents are included with the applications and the plans comply with zoning and the building code. Starting without the issued permit is a violation of provincial law.
Number of Storeys

If not applicable, enter '0'
Building Height (ft)

Indicate the height from average grade to the tallest point on the building's roof or structure (eg. top of fence, peak of utility tower, etc.), and please indicate the height of the structure measured in feet (ft).
Are you building near the lower St. Croix River fault line (eg. St. Stephen, Oak Bay, Bayside, Saint Andrews, Deer Island, Campobello, or Grand Manan)? Not sure? Click here for map

Choose 'No' if doesn't apply.

The National Building Code 2015 now identifies certain areas in NB to meet safety requirements to account for increased seismic movement. Changes may be minimal.

See the Earthquake Design Outline
Scaled Drawing of Sign Face

Attach Files

Sign diagrams are required for all sign permits. The diagram must show the letter dimensions, sign materials, and colours of the sign.
Scaled Drawing of Sign Location(s)

Attach Files

Freestanding, portable, or projecting signs require a site plan.

Fascia signs require a drawing showing the dimensions and location of the sign on the wall of the building.
Click All that Apply to Development (REQUIRED)

Click All that Apply to Development (REQUIRED) Located within 30 meters (100') of a wetland or watercourse (mapped/unmapped) Located within 30 meters (100') to a Department of Transportation & Infrastructure road or highway right of way boundary (i.e. not the edge of the pavement) Installing a new septic system or adding bedrooms on existing septic Need a new civic address and located in either Eastern Charlotte, Saint Andrews, St. Stephen, McAdam, or Rural District Need a new civic address and located in either Grand Manan, Campobello, or in Fundy Shores Need to connect to the municipal sewer and/or water Installing a new driveway onto a municipal street Not connecting to the electric utility ("off-grid") Using well water

Questions about wetlands or watercourses: (506) 457-4850 or apply WAWA Permit Application

Questions about setbacks from a rural road or highways, call: (506) 643-7463 or apply DTI Setback Certificate Application

Questions about getting an on-site septic approval: (506) 453-3992 or apply On-site Sewage Disposal System Application

Questions about civic addresses outside of a municipality: 1-888-353-4444 or apply: Rural District Civic Address Form
Click image or visit snbsc.ca to file a Civic Address Request

In addition to applying for a building or development permit, you will need to start a separate civic address request. This form may be used for civic address requests for properties with existing buildings inside of the Village of Grand Manan, Rural Community of Campobello Island, and in the Rural Community of Fundy Shores only. If you are outside of these communities, please use the select the correct option above.
Concept Drawing of Development

Attach Files

Example: hand-drawn floorplans or exterior image of proposed building or structure
Site Plan with the Distances of All Structures to Lot Lines

Attach Files

Please draw a bird's eye view of the lot. A site plan must show the distances from buildings to the property lines or water/wetlands.

If you need help:

1) Measure distances to property lines using GeoNB

2) You can hand-draw a site plan
Drawing of Construction Plans (Scaled/Scalable)

Attach Files

Download this template to help make a simple residential construction plan: Simple Design Details Note: scaled floor plans and other scaled plans may be required.
Click image to find out how new efficiency Codes apply to construction plans

Explanation on how to meet energy efficiency requirements of the 2020 National Building Code or 2020 National Energy Code. The Province of New Brunswick adopted these Codes on May 1st, 2025.
Copy of On-Site Septic Design Approval

Attach Files

This approval is granted by the Department of Public Safety and may only be obtained by a licensed septic installer. Licensed septic installers may be contracted or you can obtain your own license.

Septic Installer's License

For assistance, email: TISFTN@gnb.ca
Copy of Watercourse and Wetland Alteration (WAWA) Permit from Department of Environment and Local Government

Attach Files

Any soil disturbance, such as excavations, within 30 meters of a wetland or watercourse, as defined by the Clean Water Act, requires a Watercourse and Wetland Alteration ("WAWA") Permit.

WAWA Permit Application

For assistance, contact:
(506) 457-4850
Copy of Setback Certificate from Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Attach Files

Questions about setbacks from a rural road or highways, call: (506) 643-7463 or apply:

DTI Setback Certificate Application
Survey Prepared by Registered Surveyor with Locations of Buildings

Attach Files

Survey must indicate the location of all current buildings as well as their distances to property lines.
Copy of Civic Address (request letter, email, or form)

Attach Files

In order to receive a building or development approval in New Brunswick, you are required by law to demonstrate that you have requested a civic address.

If your development is located in Eastern Charlotte, St. Stephen, Saint Andrews, or McAdam, you are required to contact that municipality to obtain a civic address.

If you are in the rural district, outside of any municipality, you can contact: (506) 453-5307 or use this form to obtain a civic #: Obtain a Civic Address
Click All that Apply to Subdivision

Click All that Apply to Subdivision Subdivision creates a new public road Subdivision creates a new private road Subdivision utilizes municipal sewer and water Subdivision involves lots with on-site septic Subdivision involves more than 9 lots using well water Subdivision requires a new access to a rural road or highway Subdivision creates lots affecting mapped or unmapped wetlands greater than 2 hectares Subdivision creates no new lots - parcel being added/boundary change Re-approval - former approval expired

Note: if you are seeking tentative subdivision re-approval but your most recent approval is more than two (2) years out-of-date, then you will have to fill out these fields as if you are applying for a new application.
Proposed Use of Land for Lot(s) Being Subdivided

Examples: "residential," "cottages," "farming," "commercial," "woodlots," "industry"
Scaled Drawing of Tentative Subdivision Plan

Attach Files
Contour and Drainage Plan

Attach Files

Indicate the site elevations and the directions of both natural and redirected water runoff.

Site elevations can be approximated using LiDAR layers, found here:

GeoNB
Copy of Site Distance Report from Licensed Surveyor

Attach Files
Copy of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval from Department of Environment and Local Government

Attach Files

Any subdivision affecting a mapped or unmapped wetland greater than 2 hectares must first obtain a Environmental Impact Assessment ("EIA") Approval. Contact: (506) 457-4850 for help.

EIA Application
Access permit from Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DTI)

Attach Files

Questions about setbacks from a rural road or highways, call: (506) 643-7463 or apply:

DTI Setback Certificate Application
Copy of Water Supply Assessment from a Qualified Hydrologist

Attach Files
Copy of Septic Assessment from a Legal Surveyor or Qualified Professional

Attach Files
Copy of Deed (with Schedule A) OR Copy of Document being Exempted for Registration

Attach Files
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Planning & Building Application

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