Land Development Consulting in Ontario

We provide independent Zoning reviews, Regional & Local policy research in order to provide due diligence comfort for your Land Banking decisions.

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How we help your Investors with Land Development

  • Site Analysis

    We help you determine expectations for Net Usable Acreages and Constraints from Conservation, Heritage, Road Widenings, Parking, Setbacks, Lot Coverage etc.

  • Soft Cost Budget

    Current Application Fees, Development Charges, Holding Provisions, Checklist of Requirements for a Complete Application will be surmised to help address Soft Costs for Development Approvals.

  • Project Management

    Comment Response Matrices, resubmission deadlines, client expectations, Lot Securities & Deposits, Access Approvals, Servicing Permits, and Road Widenings via Expropriation or Dedications. All aspects of a Complete Application as Applicant for the Development Permission.

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From our clients:

  • Nick Dell is an outstanding planner—extremely professional, knowledgeable, and organized. His keen attention to detail, effective communication, and dependable guidance ensure that every project progresses smoothly and successfully through the often tedious planning process. He truly stands out in his field.

    Robert Alonso

    Vice President, Cecchini Group Inc.

  • Nick is good to work with. He carries on the 3rd generation firm with energy after his father, and we have a very good working relationship together on our Land Development projects.

    Roman Kerkusz, P. Eng

    Skira & Associates

  • For over 15 years, our firm has worked alongside Harper Dell as a trusted partner committed to quality and professionalism. Nick Dell’s unmatched experience in Land Development Consulting continues to bring tremendous value to our clients. He is knowledgeable, responsive and detail oriented.

    Eric Greck P.Eng,

    Greck and Associates Limited

What is a Land Development Consultant?

Land Development Consultants are a key part of planning approvals in Ontario by helping determine the various submission requirements a development actually needs to garner support from a given Municipality. Municipalities rely on a Complete Submission in order to evaluate whether a proposal meets local bylaws, fits surrounding land use patterns, and can support expected traffic and site activity.

At Harper Dell, we help prepare a Team of Associates at competitive market rates to expedite the requirements of a Complete Application - helping your project move through the approval process with fewer delays.

Our work begins with a detailed review of applicable zoning bylaws, parking ratios, and relevant policy documents. We then assess your site’s layout, constraints, access points, and expected demand based on land use, size, and operational needs. The result is a concise Professional Opinion that includes recommended parking supply, supporting rationale, and data that municipal reviewers expect to see in a complete submission.

A knowledgeable Development Consultant can help avoid redesigns and reduce back-and-forth with multi-year submissions for the litany of required approvals. For over 30 years, Harper Dell has supported developments across Ontario by providing Land Development Consulting that help clients meet requirements and keep their projects on track.

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