The Municipality of Clarington will hold a Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, beginning at 6 p.m. to consider three separate development applications for Bowmanville. The submissions are part of the municipality's routine planning process and are not approvals; they will be reviewed by municipal staff and the council before any decision is made.
What’s on the agenda
The three proposals vary in scale and form, from a small townhouse scheme to a large mixed residential plan. All three applications were filed with the municipality and are now proceeding through the statutory review process, which includes public input.
- 2658 Concession Road 3: GHD Limited, on behalf of Lack Realty Appraisers and Consultants Inc., has applied for a zoning by-law amendment and a draft plan of subdivision. The proposal would allow the development of 23 residential units — 11 front‑loaded townhouses and 12 dual‑frontage townhouses — on a 0.49‑hectare (1.21‑acre) site, served by a private laneway.
- 2273 Lambs Road: Bousfields Inc., on behalf of Lambs Road Development (Kaitlin Corporation), has submitted applications for a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision. The proposal contemplates an estimated 1,290 units on a 40‑hectare (100‑acre) site, in a mix of housing forms including single‑detached lots, on‑street townhouses, and medium‑density low‑ and mid‑rise buildings. The draft plan also includes a natural heritage block, two stormwater management ponds, a new public park block and new public roads.
- 1700 Lambs Road: Nethery Planning has filed an application on behalf of Farsight Investments Ltd. for an Official Plan amendment. The submission is listed as a recommendation report in the municipality's notice; details in the public notice are limited to the application type and proponent.
"We want to hear from you!"
How residents can take part
Clarington's notice reiterates that the municipality is required to process every development application it receives and that professional planning staff will evaluate each proposal. Residents who wish to review reports or learn more about each application can visit the municipality’s project pages:
- 2658 Concession Road 3: www.clarington.net/2658ConRd3
- 2273 Lambs Road: www.clarington.net/2273LambsRd
The public meeting provides an opportunity for residents to voice concerns, ask questions and submit comments that staff will consider in their analysis. Municipal staff collect and summarise public comments as part of the evaluation process before council consideration.
Local context and implications
The proposals reflect differing approaches to growth within Bowmanville. The 2658 Concession Road 3 plan is a compact, townhouse development on a small parcel, which could increase housing density on an infill site. By contrast, the 2273 Lambs Road proposal is a large, multi‑form neighbourhood proposal that, if advanced, would represent a significant addition to Bowmanville's housing supply and footprint, while also proposing environmental and infrastructure components such as natural heritage blocks and stormwater management facilities.
Large subdivision proposals like the Lambs Road application can have broad implications for municipal services, including roads, stormwater management, parks, schools and transit. The inclusion of dedicated park blocks and environmental protection areas in the draft plan indicates the developer's attempt to address some municipal planning objectives, but those elements will be scrutinized during the review.
For the 1700 Lambs Road file, the municipality's designation of the submission as a recommendation report suggests staff have prepared analysis or a recommendation for council; residents should review the council agenda materials prior to the meeting for full details.
| Address | Applicant / Proponent | Proposed scale / key features |
|---|---|---|
| 2658 Concession Rd. 3 | GHD Limited for Lack Realty Appraisers and Consultants Inc. | 23 townhouses on 0.49 ha; private laneway |
| 2273 Lambs Rd. | Bousfields Inc. for Lambs Road Development (Kaitlin Corporation) | Estimated 1,290 units on 40 ha; mix of housing forms; park; two stormwater ponds; natural heritage block |
| 1700 Lambs Rd. | Nethery Planning for Farsight Investments Ltd. | Official Plan amendment (details in recommendation report) |
Municipal review does not equate to approval: each application will undergo technical review, public consultation and council decision-making. Residents are encouraged to read the available materials and, if possible, attend the Aug. 19 meeting to provide input.
The municipality's planning webpages host the published application materials and contact information for planning staff for those seeking further detail or wanting to submit written comments ahead of the meeting.
