Holyrood approves concept plan for subdivision

By Craig Westcott

Development is continuing at a steady clip in Holyrood with council approving 19 permits at its most recent public meeting, including one for a crematorium at Dunphy’s Funeral Home located at 366 Conception Bay Highway.
Deputy Mayor Michelle Woodford, who chairs the Town’s planning and development committee, said the Town has been reviewing applications for everything from single family homes to subdivisions.
The crematorium is a discretionary use and was given approval in principle. Woodford noted the application was advertised for public comment.
“No comments were received by the deadline date, and therefore we didn’t have to hold a (public) briefing,” said Woodford. 
“We’ve done our due diligence, gone through the process, it was advertised, no feedback, so we’re all good,” added Mayor Gary Goobie.
In other development news, council approved a home-based business at 36 Woodford’s Station. Woodford noted the zoning there is Residential Medium Density. The application was advertised for public feedback and no comments were received.
Also approved were applications to build single houses at 636 Conception Bay Highway, 56 Duff’s Road, and 153 Conception Bay Highway, the latter of which includes an apartment. 
Council also approved the phase one concept plan for a proposed subdivision at 110 to 166 and 122 Conception Bay Highway. That’s in the east end of Holyrood near the Murray’s Peak Hiking Trail.
“This conditional approval is subject to the developer providing engineered plans and entering into a development agreement, both of which are to the satisfaction of the Town,” said Woodford. “This is the initial stages of the two-step program that we implemented with our subdivision bylaws.”