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When building a structure, planting trees, constructing approaches or excavating near a provincial highway, you may need a roadside development permit.
A permit is needed for any work within 90 metres (m) (approximately 295 feet) of the property line (or right-of-way edge) of a provincial highway. This is done to:
A permit is needed from the Ministry of Highways for different types of work:
Note: You are encouraged to use Google Chrome web browser to experience the full benefits of the online application form. If the page is not loading, you can try clearing the cache and cookies in your web browser.
Personal information provided on this form is maintained in a secure environment and it will only be used or disclosed for the purpose for which it was collected in accordance with The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
For assistance contact your local regional office.
Need help filling out the application form? Download the how-to guide:
Roadside Development Application Guide
Before beginning the online application form, make sure you have the following:
Once this information has been compiled, you are ready to submit your application.
The following provides guidance on what the ministry considers when evaluating a request for a permit. You can also download a Roadside Development Factsheet version of this guidance.
Important things to note:
Additional information on the drawing that needs to be submitted with your application is outlined in the Application Help section.
Important things to note:
Important things to note:
Use the following as a guide:
If all roads have already been built on your side of the highway (including service roads, and possible twinning on your side), then only minimal setbacks from the highway property line will be required.
If the highway is to be twinned in the future on your side but has not yet been done, then the setbacks are increased to leave room for the future twinning and a service road. To see if a highway is planned to be twinned on your side, contact the ministry.
If a service road has not yet been constructed, then the setbacks are increased to leave room for the future service road.
Along lower volume highways, the ministry might allow a reduced setback for trees, shrubs, movable granaries and dugouts.
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