475 Upper Branch Road, Wileville - Cluster Development/Development Agreement
The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg has received a development application for 475 Upper Branch Road, Wileville (PIDs 60303724 and 60303781). The proposal is for a 145-unit cluster development, consisting of three multi-unit rental buildings, 12 stacked townhome buildings, and a highway-related light industrial/commercial use.
The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg has received a development application for 475 Upper Branch Road, Wileville (PIDs 60303724 and 60303781). The proposal is for a 145-unit cluster development, consisting of three multi-unit rental buildings, 12 stacked townhome buildings, and a highway-related light industrial/commercial use.
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First Reading Passed and Public Hearing Notice
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On September 22, 2026, Municipal Council gave notice of their intention to enter into a Development Agreement with Ramey/3322429 Nova Scotia Limited for the development of a cluster development at 475 Upper Branch Road (PID 60303724 and PID 60303781).
A PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION regarding the proposed Development Agreement will be held on:
Date: October 6, 2026
Time: 7 pm
Location: Council Chambers, Municipal Office, 10 Allée Champlain Drive, Cookville, NS
A PUBLIC HEARING regarding the proposed Development Agreement will be held on:
Date: October 14, 2026
Time: 7 pm
Location: Council Chambers, Municipal Office, 10 Allée Champlain Drive, Cookville, NS
The public can make a formal written or oral submission to Council through the Public Hearing process. Written submissions will be received until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026, and may be submitted to April Whynot-Lohnes, Municipal Clerk, 10 Allée Champlain Drive, Cookville, NS B4V 9E4 or by email: planning@modl.ca. Oral submissions will be received at the time and place of the Hearing.
Please take notice:
On September 22, 2026, Municipal Council gave notice of their intention to enter into a Development Agreement with Ramey/3322429 Nova Scotia Limited for the development of a cluster development at 475 Upper Branch Road (PID 60303724 and PID 60303781).
A PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION regarding the proposed Development Agreement will be held on:
Date: October 6, 2026
Time: 7 pm
Location: Council Chambers, Municipal Office, 10 Allée Champlain Drive, Cookville, NS
A PUBLIC HEARING regarding the proposed Development Agreement will be held on:
Date: October 14, 2026
Time: 7 pm
Location: Council Chambers, Municipal Office, 10 Allée Champlain Drive, Cookville, NS
The public can make a formal written or oral submission to Council through the Public Hearing process. Written submissions will be received until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026, and may be submitted to April Whynot-Lohnes, Municipal Clerk, 10 Allée Champlain Drive, Cookville, NS B4V 9E4 or by email: planning@modl.ca. Oral submissions will be received at the time and place of the Hearing.
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Planning Advisory Committee Recommendation
Share Planning Advisory Committee Recommendation on Facebook Share Planning Advisory Committee Recommendation on X (formerly Twitter) Share Planning Advisory Committee Recommendation on Linkedin Email Planning Advisory Committee Recommendation linkOn December 11, 2025, the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) made a favourable recommendation to Municipal Council to proceed with a Development Agreement. Council will consider PAC’s recommendation at an upcoming Council meeting. The date of this Council meeting is yet to be determined.
On December 11, 2025, the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) made a favourable recommendation to Municipal Council to proceed with a Development Agreement. Council will consider PAC’s recommendation at an upcoming Council meeting. The date of this Council meeting is yet to be determined.
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Upcoming Planning Advisory Committee Meeting
Share Upcoming Planning Advisory Committee Meeting on Facebook Share Upcoming Planning Advisory Committee Meeting on X (formerly Twitter) Share Upcoming Planning Advisory Committee Meeting on Linkedin Email Upcoming Planning Advisory Committee Meeting linkA meeting of the Municipality’s Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, starting at 7:00 p.m. located at 10 Allee Champlain Drive, Cookville. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Cluster Development/Development Agreement at 475 Upper Branch Road, Wileville (PID 60303724 and PID 60303781).
All PAC meetings are open to the public and the public are encouraged to attend.
The staff report can be found under 'Documents" on the right-hand side of this page.
A meeting of the Municipality’s Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, starting at 7:00 p.m. located at 10 Allee Champlain Drive, Cookville. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Cluster Development/Development Agreement at 475 Upper Branch Road, Wileville (PID 60303724 and PID 60303781).
All PAC meetings are open to the public and the public are encouraged to attend.
The staff report can be found under 'Documents" on the right-hand side of this page.
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Upcoming Public Information Session
Share Upcoming Public Information Session on Facebook Share Upcoming Public Information Session on X (formerly Twitter) Share Upcoming Public Information Session on Linkedin Email Upcoming Public Information Session linkA Public Information Session on the proposed development at 475 Upper Branch Road, Wileville (PID 60303724 & PID 60303781) will be held on Wednesday November 19, 2025. The proposal is a cluster development with up to 96 residential units and a highway related light industrial use.
Public Information Session Details:
- Date: November 19, 2025
- Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Location: Wileville Fire Hall at 16 Wiles Lake Road, Wileville, Nova Scotia
Interested members of the public are encouraged to attend to learn more and ask questions about the proposed development.
A Public Information Session on the proposed development at 475 Upper Branch Road, Wileville (PID 60303724 & PID 60303781) will be held on Wednesday November 19, 2025. The proposal is a cluster development with up to 96 residential units and a highway related light industrial use.
Public Information Session Details:
- Date: November 19, 2025
- Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Location: Wileville Fire Hall at 16 Wiles Lake Road, Wileville, Nova Scotia
Interested members of the public are encouraged to attend to learn more and ask questions about the proposed development.
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November 19 2025
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December 11 2025
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September 22 2026
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October 06 2026
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October 14 2026
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Public Information Session Boards.pdf (45.1 MB) (pdf)
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Memo to Council_Oct 14 (146 KB) (pdf)
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Staff Report to PAC_Dec 11.pdf (720 KB) (pdf)
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Staff Slides_PAC_Dec11 .pdf (1.41 MB) (pdf)
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Applicant Slides_PAC_Dec11.pdf (25.1 MB) (pdf)
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Upper Branch Road - Level 1 Level 2 Groundwater Assessment.pdf (4.08 MB) (pdf)
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Master Plan 2026 (5.93 MB) (jpg)
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2025-12-17_TIS_Bridgewater Ramey.pdf (2.01 MB) (pdf)
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Upper Branch Road Development - Civil Package (7.83 MB) (pdf)
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Phone (902) 541-1340 Email Jeff.Merrill@modl.ca -
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Phone 902-530-2099 Email Ella.Gindi@modl.ca
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Application Received
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Public Hearing
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