Durham reports positive building permit growth for the first half of 2020
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has compared the 2020 development application data (January to June) with data collected for the same period in 2019. The data showcases positive growth in both residential and non-residential building permits, applications and volume when compared to the first half of 2019.
The results show an increase in residential building permit volumes; 2,322 new residential units received as of June 2020, compared to 1,398 permits for new units in the same six-month period of 2019.
Non-residential building permit value has also shown promise for the first half of 2020. The construction value of new non-residential building permits issued in Durham was higher in the first half of 2020 ($564 million) when compared to the first half of 2019 ($407 million). This is largely due to increased activity in Pickering and Oshawa.
Quotes
“The data is an encouraging sign that, although COVID-19 has impacted our lives in many ways over the last few months, Durham’s development activity has not seen a significant shift. The data for the first half of the year is better than anticipated, and we will continue to closely monitor this activity.”
- Gary Muller, Director of Planning, The Regional Municipality of Durham
Quick Facts
- Residential Building Permit Volume and Type: Whitby has shown the highest number of new residential building permit issuances so far this year, with the highest volume of new townhouses. Oshawa and Pickering have also indicated solid growth with a number of new apartment buildings.
- Planning Application Volumes by Type: Rezoning applications and consent applications remained the highest application types reported for the first halves of both 2019 and 2020.
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