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Enter Planning Decisions for PEI Municipalities
This service allows municipalities, that have adopted an official plan and bylaws, to add or update planning decisions relating to their subdivisions and development applications. All planning decisions can be reviewed at PEI Planning Decisions. Once a decision has been made, appeals can be made for up to 21 days from the decision date to the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission (IRAC). How can we get access to enter planning decisions? Authorized individual(s) from each municipality can receive access to add and update decisions. Contact Inspection Services at landsdivision@gov.pe.ca to...
Petroleum Storage Tank Contractor's Licence
What is considered to be a petroleum storage tank system? This includes an: underground petroleum storage tank, or above ground petroleum storage tank at a retail or bulk outlet When do I need a Petroleum Storage Tank Contractor's License? Any person who removes a petroleum storage tank or storage tank system must hold a valid Level I Petroleum Storage Tank Contractor's License. Any person who installs or alters a petroleum storage tank or storage stank system must hold a valid Level II Petroleum Storage Tank Contractor's License. A Level II license holder can also remove a storage tank or...
Legislative changes on land coming into effect
Amendments to the Lands Protection Act that were tabled and passed in the Fall 2021 Legislative Sitting will come into force on April 1, 2022. The amendments made during the 1 st sitting of the 66 th General Assembly to the Lands Protection Act could not be brought into force...
Apply for a Building Permit
A building permit ensures that your structure is designed and constructed in compliance with the National Building Code and where applicable the National Energy Code for Buildings. It is issued according to the provincial Building Codes Act and regulations. A building permit is required for the following (please note this is not the full list of structures that may require a building permit): Any dwelling (building used for residential occupancy) including a tiny home or cottage; Structures for industrial, institutional, commercial, and other uses; Accessory building greater than 20 m 2 (~215...

Land matters final report and recommendations available
The Land Matters Advisory Committee has completed its final report with recommendations on how land use, ownership, and planning can be improved in PEI. The report, Now is the Time, was developed by the committee with information from previous land reports and public input...
Land Use Planning and Development Control – Training
Land Use Planning and Development Control – Training The links below and the course were developed by FPEIM with funding from the province's Municipal Affairs Division, as part of the Safe Restart Federal funding. Land Use Planning and Development Control – Agenda and Course Pack...
Members named for new land matters advisory committee
Islanders will have a further opportunity to share their opinions and concerns about the future of land on Prince Edward Island, as a new Land Matters Advisory Committee prepares for stakeholder engagement. The 13-member committee includes representatives with backgrounds in...
Islanders invited to share opinion on land use
The provincial government wants to hear from Islanders on how land use, ownership and planning can be improved in the province. Starting immediately, Islanders can visit Land Matters Project to provide input about land issues in PEI. This engagement is part of the Province’s...