What you need to know
Three apartment buildings with 14-storey heights (402 residential units, 332 parking spaces) were proposed by Copia Developments and shot down by City Council in 2026.
Copia Developments is fighting that decision by taking it to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).
This document, produced on May 20, 2026 by the OLT, states that the video hearing will begin on February 1, 2027 at 10:00am.
Further details are below.
Where is it?
1470-1474 Highbury Avenue North is located just East of Highbury Ave N, south of Kilally Rd.
September 23, 2025 – City Council Votes Down Proposal
Put simply, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development (City of London), Council voted to refuse Copia Developments from changing the zoning of the properties, which would be a further step in allowing them to develop the lots.
This can be found here on the Council Agenda, under: (3.7) 1470-1474 Highbury Avenue North – OZ-9508.
The exact details can be found in the Council Meeting minutes here.
July 3, 2025 – Public Notice of proposal changes
Modifications were made to the land development proposal, and they became:
- Three (3) 14-storey apartment buildings with a 9 storey podium
- 402 residential units (252 units per hectare)
- 332 parking spaces
June 9, 2022 – PPM
Public Participation Meeting was held for 1470-1474 Highbury Avenue North’s development proposal.
Anyone wishing to speak at a Public Participation Meeting can do so virtually using Zoom online or phone, or by attending in person. City Hall is currently open to the public for public participation meetings.
The purpose and effect of this Official Plan and zoning change application is to permit three apartment buildings; with heights of 15, 16 and 18 storeys; comprising 400 units at a density of 276 units per hectare (gross residential density) and 455 units per hectare (net residential density) on the front portion of the properties. Possible amendment to the 1989 Official Plan to increase the permitted density from 150 units per hectare to 455 units per hectare in the Multi-Family, High Density Residential designation. Possible amendment to the London Plan to allow a maximum height of 18 storeys instead of 12 storeys in the Neighbourhood Place Type/High Density Overlay. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM Neighbourhood Facility Special Provision (NF1(1)) and Urban Reserve (UR1) Zones TO a Residential R9 Special Provision Bonus (R9-7() B- ) Zone to permit a maximum density of 455 units per hectare, a maximum height of 74 metres and specific regulations for parking, front yard, rear yard, interior side yard and balcony encroachments. As part of the consideration of this application, the City will be reviewing the Neighbourhood and Green Space Place Types and zoning on the rear portion of the property to determine whether any amendments are needed at this time. File: OZ-9508/Copia Developments, Planner: C. Parker ext.4865
June 8, 2022 – Initial Proposal
On June 8, 2022 Copia Developments’ Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments were presented to council, after having been vetted by the Planning & Development department at the City of London.
Official Plan and Zoning amendments were requested to allow for the following:
- Three (3) apartment buildings; with heights of 15, 16, and 18 storeys
- 400 units
- Density of 276 units per hectare (gross residential density) and 455 units per hectare (net residential density)
- 410 parking spaces on the front portion of the properties
As of 2022, the zoning was as follows:
Zone: Neighbourhood Facility Special Provision (NF1(1))
Permitted Uses: places of worship, elementary schools, day care centres, community
centres, libraries, private schools, private club, fire stations and police stations.
Special Provision: minimum main building setback from existing Imperial Oil Pipeline
easement of 20 metres
June 8, 2022 – Initial Proposal
On June 8, 2022 Copia Developments’ Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments were presented to council, after having been vetted by the Planning & Development department at the City of London.
Official Plan and Zoning amendments were requested to allow for the following:
- Three (3) apartment buildings; with heights of 15, 16, and 18 storeys
- 400 units
- Density of 276 units per hectare (gross residential density) and 455 units per hectare (net residential density)
- 410 parking spaces on the front portion of the properties
As of 2022, the zoning was as follows:
Zone: Neighbourhood Facility Special Provision (NF1(1))
Permitted Uses: places of worship, elementary schools, day care centres, community
centres, libraries, private schools, private club, fire stations and police stations.
Special Provision: minimum main building setback from existing Imperial Oil Pipeline
easement of 20 metres
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