Below is a list of some of the City of Beaconsfield’s most common permits and service requests, along with the typical processing times you can expect for each one. Please note that this table is provided for information purposes only and is not an exhaustive list of all permits and requests available.
Processing times can vary depending on the time of year, the complexity of the file, and the volume of requests received.
For more information on permit types, requirements, and how to apply, please visit our permits page.
| Permits and certificates | |||||
| Type of permit or certificate | Expected delay1 | ||||
For permit issuance | If project subject to the PAC | ||||
| March to September | October to February | Possibly subject to the PAC | Always subject to the PAC | Delay to be added if subject to the PAC2 | |
| Ash tree felling | 1 month | 2 weeks | |||
| Backfill/excavation | |||||
| Build a pergola gazebo and other garden constructions | |||||
| Build a shed | x | Minimum 2 months | |||
| Certificate of occupancy | |||||
| Commercial renovation | |||||
| Connection watermain-sewer-aqueduc3 | x | Minimum 2 months | |||
| Culvert installation | |||||
| Deck | |||||
| Demolition | x | Impossible to determine delay | |||
| Detached garage | |||||
| Door to door distribution | |||||
| Extension | x | Minimum 2 months | |||
| Existing pool upgrade | |||||
Fence | |||||
| Gazebo | |||||
| Geothermal well | |||||
| Heat system installation | |||||
| Hot tub | |||||
| Landscaping along the riverbank | |||||
| New construction | x | Impossible to determine delay | |||
| Parking space | |||||
| Pool (inground, semi-inground, above-ground) | |||||
| Porch | x | Minimum 2 months | |||
| Renovation | x | Minimum 2 months | |||
| Resident pool upgrading to standards | |||||
Retaining wall | |||||
| Shed | |||||
| Tree felling (not ash) | |||||
| Other | Expected delay | ||||
| Snow contractors | 1 week | ||||
| Landscape contractors | |||||
| Leaf dumping contractors | |||||
| Filming operation without location public space | |||||
| Garage sale | |||||
1The delay for issuing the permit begins when all required documents are received and the information needed to issue the permit is complete. 2The time limits for the PIIA process and for issuing the permit are cumulative. 3May be issued on an emergency basis if necessary.
| Requests | |
| Request | Delays |
| Accumulation of water in ditch / culvert | 1 to 3 years |
| Bad ice condition of an outdoor rink | 3 days, depending on weather |
| Bee nest in a public space | 1 week |
| Bins not collected | 24 h to 48 h |
| Collection of bulky items not completed | 1 week |
| Damage in a park / playground | 4 weeks |
| Damage in park chalet | 4 weeks |
| Damaged bins | 7 to 10 days |
| Dead animal on public road | N/A |
| Defective lighting in a park | 3 semaines |
| Defective main water valve | 1 to 5 days |
| Defective street light | 3 weeks |
| Defective traffic light | 3 days |
| Defective water meter | 1 to 4 weeks |
| Drop in water pressure | 1 week |
| Flood | 1 to 5 days |
| Green residue collection not completed | 24 h to 48 h |
| Inspection of existing pool | 2 to 4 weeks |
| Sewer blocked, unusual smell or sewer back-up | 1 to 5 days |
| Special collection not completed | 2 weeks |
| Taste or colour of water | 1 to 5 days |
| Tree inspection on public right-of-way | 2 to 4 weeks |
| Tree stump to be removed in a public space | 1.5 years |
| Waste found in a park | 1 week |
| Waste on public road | As soon as possible |
| Water main break | 1 to 5 days |
| Weed to remove in public space | 3 semaines |