The Official Plan Amendment application for the Stittsville South Urban Boundary Expansion is on the agenda for Planning and Housing Committee on May 20, 2026.
The land is approximately 15.8 hectares and located at the northwest corner of the Shea Road and Flewellyn Road intersection. Caivan has applied to include the land in the City’s urban boundary and to designate the lands as “Neighbourhood” under the Suburban Transect within the City’s Official Plan, in order to permit the development of a residential subdivision. The proposed subdivision could include approximately 360 dwelling units, a park, a stormwater management facility, and space for the Faulkner Drain and its environmental buffer.
Planning staff are recommending refusal of the Official Plan Amendment. Staff say that it does not satisfy the requirements of the Official Plan growth management framework, including the demonstration of land need to maintain the minimum 15-year supply of residential land.
This land is located entirely within Ward 21 (Rideau-Jock) but given its proximity to Ward 6 (Stittsville) we’re sharing this update for Stittsville residents.
Councillor comments
Here are the official comments provided by Councillor Glen in the staff report:
I do not support this request for expansion of the urban boundary.
Related links
- May 20, 2026 Planning and Housing Committee report
- Stittsville South Urban Boundary Expansion development application for 5971 Flewellyn Road, 1770 Shea Road, and 1820 Shea Road
Share your feedback
There are several ways that residents can provide comments to the committee for the May 20, 2026 meeting:
- Submit comments in writing:
To submit comments in writing, email the Committee Coordinator (Kelly.Crozier@ottawa.ca). Comments received by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 will be provided to Members of Committee and Council prior to the meeting. Comments received after this time will be forwarded to Members of Committee and Council as soon as possible, and prior to Council’s final consideration of the item on May 27, 2026 but may not be received by Committee members prior to the May 20, 2026 meeting. - Submit verbal comments in advance of the meeting:
Call the Committee Coordinator by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 to have comments transcribed (613-580-2424, x16875). - Register to speak at the committee meeting*:
i. Register by phone by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026:
You may contact the Committee Coordinator at 613-580-2424, x16875.
ii. Register by e-mail – prior to 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026:
You may contact the Committee Coordinator at Kelly.Crozier@ottawa.ca
*Visual presentations must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
You can also contact Councillor Glen with your questions or concerns.