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Architects and permit drawings in Durham Region
From the Lake Ontario shoreline to the farm country in the north, Durham Region mixes established neighbourhoods, newer subdivisions and larger rural lots. Each calls for a slightly different approach to zoning and permits.
Where we work
Pickering · Ajax · Whitby · Oshawa · Clarington (Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle) · Uxbridge · Scugog · Brock
Send us the address and we will confirm the municipality, the likely permit path and any site-visit arrangements.
What to know locally
- Each local municipality issues its own building permits and sets its own zoning and minor variance process.
- Properties near creeks, ravines or the Lake Ontario shoreline may also need approval from the local conservation authority.
- Parts of northern Durham fall within the Oak Ridges Moraine, where additional planning rules can apply.
- Older neighbourhoods often have bungalows and split-levels with basements suited to second suites, subject to zoning and code review.
These are general points. Every property is different, and we check yours.
Projects we can help with here
Local question
Who issues my building permit in Durham?
Your local municipality, for example Ajax, Pickering, Whitby or Oshawa, issues building permits. The Region handles some planning and servicing matters. We confirm who is involved for your property.
Planning a project in Durham Region?
Tell us about your property and what you are thinking. We will listen, answer your questions and explain what is likely to be involved. No pressure and no obligation.
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