Building Permit

Building permits protect the interests and safety of individuals and the community.

The Building Department will assist you with the requirements to obtain a Building Permit and we encourage you to call and make an appointment to discuss your project so that there are no delays in processing and issuing a building permit.

The Building Department will review your project and property and provide a list of required forms, documents and approvals specific to your application. Keep in mind once an application is submitted, further documentation or submissions may be required if identified through the plans review process.

A building permit cannot be issued if the proposed structure is not in conformance with the Ontario Building Code or any other applicable law or regulation.

No person shall construct or demolish a building or structure without first obtaining a permit from the Township and there may be fines associated with building without a permit.

Once a building permit has been issued, it shall be displayed in a prominent and visible location at all times during construction.

Building Applications & By-laws

Applications are also available for pickup at the Municipal Office

Fees and Charges by-law

To view any of our by-laws, please view our by-laws page.

Items that require a Building Permit

Any new structure exceeding 15 metres square (161 ft²
Any addition to a structure regardless of the size of the addition
Foundation repairs (including damp proofing)
Interior alterations for commercial buildings
Interior renovations for residential buildings if a bedroom is added, a bathroom is added, or an apartment is created
Installing a woodstove or fireplace
Structural changes including enlarging the width of existing window or door openings
A change of use increasing the hazard
Decks that are greater than 600 mm (24") from finished grade
Replacement decks
New porches, porch roofs or enclosing an existing porch
New plumbing or changes to existing drains and venting
Temporary tents larger than 60 metres square (646 square feet)
Roof Mounted Photovoltaic projects
Any load bearing slab for a house will require an engineered slab design
Any garage or accessory structure greater than 55m² will require an engineered slab design
Connecting a building to the Municipal Sanitary Sewer

If in doubt, please contact the Building Department so we can assist you

Items that do not require a Building Permit

Accessory buildings and structures up to one (1) storey maximum, with a total floor area of 15 square meters (161 ft²) or less. Zoning requirements and any other applicable law must be followed. Please contact the Building Department for information regarding setbacks specific to your property
Fences do not require a permit however they must comply with the Fence By-law, for more information please see our fence brochure
Replacement of plumbing fixtures (toilet, sink, bathtub, shower) in their original locations
Decks less than 24" from finished grade and NOT attached to a building. Decks are still required to conform to zoning requirements. Please contact the Building Department, so we can assist you
Replacement of windows or doors provided the width of the rough opening does not change
Replacement of roofing material (steel, shingles, etc.) provided there is no change to the existing roof structure or assembly

If in doubt, please contact the Building Department so we can assist you

Permit Fees

Building permit fees are calculated by the Building Department based on the estimated construction value. Once the Building Department has received a completed application the plans will be reviewed and a fee will be calculated. More information on building permit and development fees can be found in the Fees and Charges By-law

More information on Fees and Charges can be found on the County of Peterboroughwebsite.

For more information on fees, please see the Township of Asphodel-Norwood Development Charges By-law

For more information on education fees, please visit the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board's website and the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Clarington Catholic District School Board's website.

Township of Asphodel-Norwood
2357 County Road 45
Norwood, ON K0L 2V0
P: 705-639-5343
F: 705-639-1880