On March 5, 2025, the City of Wrenford Planning and Development department released its quarterly building permit report for the first quarter of 2025. This report tracks the number and value of permits approved for homes, businesses, and public projects across the city.
Building permit values saw a small decrease in March 2025, with 38 approved permits valued at $14.2 million, compared with 45 permits issued in March 2024 worth $18.7 million. However, year-to-date values for the first quarter remain higher than in 2024, with current values at $48.5 million compared to $42.1 million last year.
Notable permits in the first quarter include:
- A building permit for a new mixed-use building with retail space and a childcare facility at 150 Mercer Street, Wrenford, ON N4Q 1A3, valued at $4.5 million.
- A building permit for interior and exterior renovations to an existing industrial warehouse at 300 Railside Road, Wrenford, ON N4Q 3K2, valued at $3.2 million.
- A building permit for tenant improvements, including a fitness studio and offices, at 400 Benchlands Drive, Wrenford, ON N4Q 2A4, valued at $1.8 million.
- A building permit for a new single-family detached home with an attached garage in the Wildrye neighbourhood, valued at $625,000.
- A building permit for a new single-family detached home with a backyard suite in the Larch Heights neighbourhood, valued at $580,000.
To see how to apply for a building permit or check your application status, visit the Development applications page or call 519-555-0100.
"Tracking building permit values helps us understand the pace of development in Wrenford and plan our infrastructure and services for the future," said Samuel Adeyemi, General Manager of Infrastructure and Planning. "We appreciate the efforts of our builders, homeowners, and developers who keep our community growing and improving."