Perthmore subdivision Phase 6 includes model homes, parkland and new active transportation features
Work is already underway on Phase 6 of Perth’s growing Perthmore subdivision, even as the final subdivision agreement heads to Lanark County for approval.
Perth council has unanimously approved a bylaw authorizing the mayor and clerk to sign the subdivision agreement with Perthmore Development Co. Ltd., clearing another major hurdle for the project.
Director of Development Services Joanna Bowes told council on May 12 that the developer has now satisfied the town’s draft approval conditions, allowing the project to move into its next stage.
“The subdivision agreement has been reviewed and agreed upon and is now ready to be signed and forwarded for registration,” Bowes noted in her report.
Lanark County, which serves as the approval authority for subdivisions, will now oversee the final technical registration process, including easements, lot divisions, and registration of the draft plan and subdivision agreement.
While the paperwork moves through the county process, construction activity has already begun at the site.
“If you go to Perthmore, you will see some works being undertaken,” Bowes told council. “He’s allowed to do earthworks, pushing dirt around, installing pipes, services, I think lighting, and he can pour foundations for eight model homes.”
The subdivision’s pre-servicing agreement was signed and registered in December 2025. Since then, the developer has provided the required securities and begun early-stage infrastructure work, including roads, underground services and utilities.
Bowes said conditional permits for the model homes were also nearing completion.
“I think he’s picking them up tomorrow,” she said.
Council also heard the development could include accessory dwelling units permitted under current planning rules.
The subdivision agreement outlines several features planned for the development, including parkland, municipal services, street lighting, sidewalks on one side of each street to support active transportation, and the planting of the equivalent of one tree per lot.
Councillor Isabel McRae questioned whether residents had seen updated plans for the development, including the location of a proposed tertiary building.
Bowes acknowledged that updated public information has not been posted recently, but said revised plans will be added to Engage Perth.
“My plan is to get that final draft plan approval up on Engage Perth,” she said, adding residents are also welcome to contact staff directly to review the file.
Once the county completes registration and the remaining conditions are finalized, the developer will be able to proceed with full building permits for the subdivision.
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