Richard P. Peralta Local
Resident Concerns Stall Approval of Proposed 8-Storey Development on Queen Street West

Councillors Send Project Back for Further Review

A proposal to build an eight-storey mixed-use development in west Brampton has been put on hold after local councillors raised concerns about insufficient community consultation.

City planning staff had recommended approval for an official plan amendment and zoning bylaw change that would allow the development at 1453 Queen St. W., near Creditview Road. The project includes retail, office space, and 94 residential units.

However, during the Dec. 1 planning and development committee meeting, Wards 3 and 4 councillors Dennis Keenan and Martin Medeiros moved to refer the application back to staff. Both said residents felt their questions remained unanswered.

“Residents Need More Clarity”

Councillor Keenan said some community members expressed frustration that their concerns were not adequately addressed during the consultation process.

Medeiros echoed those concerns, noting that residents raised issues about privacy and sightlines from the proposed building into neighbouring backyards.

“Our residents have expressed issues around visibility and the proximity toward their backyards,” Medeiros said. “We appreciate staff’s work, but we need more time to review the report and communicate with our residents.”

Councillors subsequently passed a motion to send the application back to staff for further review. The updated application will return to committee at a later date.

Community Concerns: Height, Traffic, and Natural Heritage

The application, submitted by Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc. on behalf of Fateh Developments Inc., was first presented at an April 7 statutory public meeting. Only four residents attended, but the concerns raised were significant, focusing primarily on:

  • Building height and neighbourhood compatibility

  • Potential traffic impacts along Queen Street West

  • Protection of the adjacent natural heritage system

The city also received two written submissions from residents, including one petition signed by 15 individuals.

Project Details

According to the city staff report, the applicant is proposing:

  • 94 residential units on floors three through eight

  • 400 sq. m of ground-floor retail space

  • 973 sq. m of office space across the ground and second floors

  • Redevelopment of a 0.69-hectare site currently occupied by a vacant one-storey commercial building

Staff noted the proposal aligns with Brampton’s vision for transit-oriented development along Queen Street and supports municipal housing goals. The report stated the design integrates mixed-use components intended to create a “complete and inclusive community.”

Environmental Protections Included, Staff Say

The recommendation report indicated that the plan includes required buffers and mitigation measures to protect nearby natural heritage features. Staff also stated the development would make efficient use of existing municipal infrastructure.