Corner Brook starts new initiative to speed up permitting process

Development Inspector has been tasked with being the point of contact for incomplete residential applications.  This initiative is new with 7 applications currently under review.

The city of Corner Brook is working on 250 active files for development, ranging from small permits to major commercial and residential builds. At this week’s public meeting, Councillor Eddie Kennedy spoke about some major projects and a new initiative to make permitting easier; 44 Maple Valley Rd – Plaza Mall –  Permits Issued 44 Confederation Drive – New Car Dealership  Application process and drawing review are progressing forward. Project to begin this spring. There is a new Customer Service Initiative to improve service to applicants.  A Development Inspector has been tasked with being the point of contact for incomplete residential applications.  This initiative is new with 7 applications currently under review.

Assistant Director Aaron O’Brien says the purpose of this customer service initiative is to give residents information and the ease of flowing through the permitting process efficiently. O’Brien says an application comes into city hall and contact is made with the individual. Once it is deemed that a full package is received, an inspector will  follow through with a full review, speeding up the process.