Development Activity Summary

2023 Annual Report

Planning & Design is pleased to present its second Annual Report. This document highlights the work of the department and also provides a summary of the growth and development experienced in Lethbridge during recent years with a focus on 2023.

Growth and development happen in both older neighbourhoods and green field areas. Planning policies guide the decisions that are made and bylaw regulations, infrastructure standards and provincial legislation ensure what is developed and constructed functions appropriately, provides an aesthetic enhancement and serves the public well.

Planning & Design is excited to play a key role in the growth and development of Lethbridge this upcoming year and work towards a livable and prosperous city for all residents.

Click here to view and download Planning & Design's 2023 Annual Report.

2022 Annual Report

Click here to view and download Planning & Design's 2022 Annual Report.

Development Permit Statistics

A total of 1,586 development permits were approved in Lethbridge in 2022.

Of those permit applications:

• 30% were approved on the same day they were received
• 31% were approved between 1-3 days
• 26% were approved between 4-10 days
• 8% were approved between 11-25 days
• 5% took more than 25 days to approve

The average time for development permit approval in Lethbridge was 6 days.

Click here to see how Lethbridge compared to other municipalities.