🕓 Dealing with Delays in Approvals: What You Can Do

Approval delays can impact your entire development timeline. Here’s how to stay ahead:

Common Causes of Delays:

• Incomplete or inaccurate application documents

• Changes in municipal regulations

• Staffing shortages in regulatory bodies

• Site visit scheduling issues

Solutions:

• Hire an experienced town planner or legal consultant to manage paperwork

• Follow up proactively with departments (keep written records of communications)

• Use online application systems where available (e.g., CDA e-Services)

Backup Plan: Always include 1–2 months buffer time in your project schedule.