Chelsea Gardens
A new proposed development will add approximately 200 new affordable rental housing units in Brampton.
Planning
Construction
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To provide residents and stakeholders in the area with information about the upcoming proposed Chelsea Gardens development, we’re currently working through our informal public and stakeholder consultation process. The objective is to provide information about the proposed development and respond to any questions.
We look forward to your support for this exciting project.
Project status
A zoning bylaw amendment has been approved by the City of Brampton to permit an affordable rental apartment building. The building is 20-storeys and has 200 apartment units. It is the third affordable rental apartment building on the site.
The project is currently in the design phase.
The building
Chelsea Gardens is located at 4 and 10 Knightsbridge in Ward 7 in Brampton, near the intersection of Queen Street and Central Park Drive.
Chelsea Gardens is close to:
- Bramalea bus terminal
- Grocery stores
- Bramalea City Centre shopping mall
- Peel Civic Centre and Chinguacousy library
It is also walking distance to local parks, including Knightsbridge Park, Clark Park, Fallingdale Park, and Chinguacousy Park.
The vision
Chelsea Gardens is a project included in the Peel Region Council approved Housing Master Plan. This long-term capital infrastructure plan guides how we’ll create more affordable housing in Peel.
Chelsea Gardens has proven to be a favorable site because of its location, access to transit and other services. Currently, Chelsea Gardens is a 250-unit Peel Housing Corporation residential development made up of 2 apartment buildings,13 storeys each.
The new development would involve adding a third apartment building at the location, up to 20 storeys in height. The new tower will have approximately 200 units.
Other information
The Region of Peel hosted an informal community consultation with its planning consultants for residents on January 19. Access the recording.
Planning approvals
The property is currently designated “Residential High Density,” which permits up to 247 residential units per net hectare:
Chelsea Gardens currently has a density of 155 units per net hectare. With current policies, a new apartment building with up to 147 units can be constructed. 200 units are proposed as indicated in Council approved Housing Master Plan (HMP). This requires an amendment to policy 5.3.5.1. of the Secondary Plan.
Zoning By-law amendments are required for:
Additional height, density, surface parking and relief to setbacks, landscaping and visitor parking.
Design
Chelsea Gardens is a residential project. The new tower will include additional parking and barrier-free units. There will not be balconies at the new building.
Amenity space
There will be common areas for residents of the new building.
Shadowing
A shadow study review was completed for Chelsea Gardens and revealed minimal shadowing impact for existing units.
Traffic and access
A traffic study was completed for Chelsea Gardens, which includes residents driving to and from the area during peak hours.
The new building will have dedicated underground and surface parking.
Tenants
Applications for rent-up are not yet available at this stage in the planning process.
- February 2023: The appeal period for the zoning bylaw amendment has expired without any appeals.
- January 2023: The Zoning By-Law Amendment is approved by the City council.
- December 2022: The Zoning By-Law Amendment is recommended for approval by the City’s Planning and Development Committee.
- June 2022: A staff report is received at the City of Brampton's June 6 Planning and Development Committee meeting.
- January 2022: The Region of Peel hosts an informal community consultation with our planning consultants. Access the recording.
- May 2021: Planning review and related studies are initiated.
Applications for rental opportunities are not yet available for Chelsea Gardens. If you're looking for affordable housing options, refer to housing services.
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