A new residential development featuring 42 homes is being proposed for a five-acre property in east Brampton, transforming land currently designated for agricultural use into a townhouse community while preserving a substantial portion of the site for natural areas and environmental protection.
The proposal, submitted by Weston Consulting on behalf of Humberwest Parkway RDP 1724 Inc., is currently under review by the City of Brampton. The application seeks amendments to the city’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit residential development on the property located on Edvac Drive, northeast of Humberwest Parkway and Williams Parkway.
The proposed project would include 41 three-storey townhouses and one two-storey detached home on the approximately two-hectare (five-acre) site. Each residence would include two parking spaces, consisting of one garage space and one driveway space, while an additional 13 visitor parking spaces and six bicycle parking spaces are planned for the development.
One of the notable features of the proposal is its emphasis on environmental preservation. According to planning documents, approximately 60 per cent of the property would remain dedicated to natural heritage areas, environmental buffers, and protected green space. The design also includes a shared outdoor amenity area for residents, as well as private rear yards for individual homes.
The site occupies a unique location within a mixed-use area of Brampton. To the north lies the Humber River, while the surrounding area includes open space, commercial plazas, estate residential properties, industrial developments, and environmentally sensitive lands. Portions of the property are also affected by regulations administered by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority due to nearby natural heritage features and floodplain considerations.
City planning staff have identified several important issues that will require further review before any approvals are granted. These include ensuring appropriate setbacks and transitions between the proposed homes and neighbouring land uses, addressing conservation authority requirements, managing anticipated increases in traffic along Humberwest Parkway, and confirming that emergency vehicles will have adequate access throughout the development.
Municipal planners are also evaluating the location, size, and functionality of the proposed amenity areas to ensure they meet the needs of future residents.
A statutory public meeting regarding the application was held during the June 8 meeting of Brampton’s Planning and Development Committee. According to city officials, no members of the public came forward to speak either in support of or opposition to the proposal.
The application remains in the review stage, and city staff are expected to prepare a final recommendation report for consideration by the Planning and Development Committee at a future meeting.
The proposal reflects the continuing pressure for new housing development across Brampton as the city seeks to accommodate population growth while balancing environmental protection, transportation planning, and community infrastructure needs. If approved, the development would add 42 new homes to Brampton’s housing supply while maintaining significant natural space along an environmentally sensitive corridor in the city’s east end