Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?

Building permits — St. Lawrence, Newfoundland and Labrador: Town of St. Lawrence Development Regulations 2012

In the Town of St. Lawrence, Newfoundland and Labrador, building permit rules are set by Town of St. Lawrence Development Regulations 2012, verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: Any development in the Planning Area unless otherwise provided; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. Exemptions: Ordinary landscaping of a property or creation of a garden and similar activity, unless likely to affect adjacent properties or a water body. Administered by: Town; Inspector appointed by the Town.

Town of St. Lawrence Development Regulations 2012 adopted bylaw

permit required for	Any development in the Planning Area unless otherwise provided; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision.	Regulation 8; Regulation 73
exemptions	Ordinary landscaping of a property or creation of a garden and similar activity, unless likely to affect adjacent properties or a water body.	Regulation 57(1)
authority	Town; Inspector appointed by the Town.	Regulation 6; Regulation 8; Regulation 26; Schedule A - Definitions ('Inspector')

scout note

No separate building by-law located; the Development Regulations (Urban and Rural Planning Act) require a permit to carry out any development (including erecting or altering buildings) and s. 'Building Permits Required' requires a separate building permit per building in a subdivision. Recorded as building_permits per NL rule.