Building permits — Portugal Cove–St. Philip's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Portugal Cove–St. Philip's, Newfoundland and Labrador, building permit rules are set by Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's Development Regulations 2014-2024, verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: Any development within the Planning Area unless otherwise provided; separate building permit for each building/structure on subdivided land. Fees set in: Council. Administered by: Council; inspectors appointed by Council.
Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's Development Regulations 2014-2024
adopted bylaw
permit required for
Any development within the Planning Area unless otherwise provided; separate building permit for each building/structure on subdivided land.
s. 7; s. 84
exemptions
Removal of trees/vegetation; grubbing/fill/landscape alteration; passive recreation; agricultural/forestry clearing; driveway; septic system; conservation use; soil removal/deposit/grading under 125 m3 or part of approved project.
s. 85; s. 70(1)
fees location
Council
s. 17(1)
authority
Council; inspectors appointed by Council
s. 7; s. 34; Schedule A
scout note
No separate building instrument found; the Development Regulations are what require a permit to erect or alter a building (building permit / combined development-building permit, fees set by Council). Sections 84-85 Building Permits Required / No Permit Required.
Building & Development (Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's)
Town Planning and Development department page for building permits, with application form and monthly permit lists; permits issued under the Development Regulations.