Construction Approval Granted: Future Apartment Project on Wilson Street, Perth Getting the Green Light for Development
The proposed 36-unit attainable housing development at 79 Wilson St. W., Perth, is making progress, as the Town of Perth has issued a conditional building permit for site preparation and excavation work. This permit, which was granted on July 18, 2025, allows the developer to begin clearing and excavation activities on the site, marking an important milestone for the project.
However, it's essential to note that this permit is conditional and applies solely to site clearing and excavation activities. The permit does not authorize further construction beyond this initial phase. The permit's expiry date is August 16, 2025, and if the outstanding building requirements or conditions are not fulfilled by then, the permit will expire.
As of now, no additional detailed schedule for the full construction or completion of the housing project is publicly available, indicating that the development is still in its early stages. There's no evidence of further planning approvals, the start of vertical construction, or other development milestones beyond this conditional permit for excavation work.
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation supports the proposed development, as it aligns with the town's strategic plan to prioritise attainable housing. The development is seen as a critical need in the growing community, as the town considers attainable housing a priority.
The site clearing and excavation work is specifically for the basement area of the proposed 36-unit apartment building. It's worth noting that the permit does not currently authorise footing, foundation, site servicing, or above-ground construction.
For those seeking more specific timeline estimates beyond this early work or detailed plans about the housing units themselves, such information is not currently publicly documented in the latest available sources. Nonetheless, the active progress on the site work is a promising sign for the development's future.
[1] Town of Perth Building Permit Document, July 18, 2025 [2] Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Strategic Plan, 2022-2027 [3] Town of Perth Press Release, July 19, 2025 [4] Town of Perth Strategic Plan, Housing Priorities, 2022 [5] Town of Perth Building Permit Document, Conditions, July 18, 2025
- The proverbial 36-unit attainable housing development, situated at 79 Wilson St. W., Perth, is making headways in the world of real-estate, with the Town of Perth issuing a conditional building permit for site preparation and excavation work on July 18, 2025.
- The development's strategic alignment with Town of Perth's priority to focus on attainable housing has earned the support of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
- Despite the positive progress, it's crucial to acknowledge that the permit only allows for site clearing and excavation activities, specifically for the basement area of the apartment building.
- As of now, detailed timelines for the full construction, completion of the housing project, or further development milestones beyond the conditional permit for excavation work remain undisclosed, leaving citizens seeking more specifics anxiously waiting.
