Official Community Plan Update
Overview
In response to new provincial housing legislation introduced in BC in 2023 and 2024, the Township is updating the Official Community Plan (OCP).
The OCP update will focus on:
- greater housing options including updating community and neighbourhood plans to allow for more diverse housing options, such as Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing, to meet housing goals
- transit-oriented development including connecting new transit routes with walkable, livable communities, especially in Willoughby
- climate action including improving resilience to natural hazards, extreme weather events, and climate change
Our planning process will be guided by the following inputs:
- research and data including growth forecasts and other relevant studies
- technical expertise including Insights from planners and technical teams
- community feedback from residents, businesses, and stakeholders
Formal consideration of the updated OCP is subject to a bylaw process including a public hearing and adoption by Council.
Timeline |
| The OCP update will include inputs from recent related planning processes, as well as upcoming engagement opportunities for community and neighbourhood plan areas. |
| 2023-2024 |
| 200 Street 2040 corridor planning process. |
| Spring 2024 |
| Brookswood-Fernridge Community and Neighbourhood Plan updates. |
| Fall 2024 |
| Langley Events Centre 2040 Arts, Sports, and Entertainment District planning process. Mayor and Council endorse the Terms of Reference for an Official Community Plan update. |
| Spring 2025 |
| Plan updates for Aldergrove, Fort Langley, Murrayville, Northwest Langley, and Walnut Grove. |
| Fall 2025 |
| Willoughby Community Plan updates. |
| Late Fall 2025 |
| Council consideration of OCP updates. |
| 2026 |
| Willowbrook Community Plan updates. |
Public engagement opportunities
Thank you for attending any of our four drop-in open house events to learn more about the Official Community Plan update and provide your feedback. All open houses were the same in content and structure.
Open houses
Aldergrove / Rural
- Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- Time: 4:00 – 7:30pm
- Location: Aldergrove Athletic Park Rotary Field House, 26845 - 27 Avenue
Fort Langley / Walnut Grove
- Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
- Time: 4:00 – 7:30pm
- Location: West Langley Hall, 9400 - 208 Street
Willoughby / Willowbrook
- Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
- Time: 4:00 – 7:30pm
- Location: Langley Events Centre Banquet Hall, 7888 - 200 Street
Brookswood-Fernridge / Murrayville
- Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
- Time: 4:00 – 7:30pm
- Location: Murrayville Community Hall, 21667 - 48 Avenue
Feedback form
View the open house information boards. All open houses were the same in content and structure.
Thank you for providing your feedback. The Official Community Plan update feedback form closed on June 1, 2025.
Questions
For more information on Community Planning and the OCP update, or to share your feedback, email us at cpp@tol.ca.
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