Shelbourne Valley Plan Update - March 2
Thank you for your interest and participation in the Shelbourne Valley Plan (SVP) update.
The Proposed Updated Shelbourne Valley Plan (Proposed SVP) will be moving forward to a public hearing later this year, giving residents another opportunity to give their input on the plan.
At a Council meeting on February 24, 2026, Council passed the motion to move the Proposed SVP to a public hearing with three amendments to the Plan, which were:
- Changing the "Shelbourne Valley Centre" designation to Shelbourne Valley Village." This will reduce the maximum building height in this area from 12 to 6 storeys;
- Extending the northern boundary to designate selected properties as Urban Townhomes between Shelbourne Street and Lambrick Park Secondary School; and
- Elevating watershed health as a guiding principle and strengthening mechanisms tied to measurable watershed outcomes.
Stay tuned to this page for future updates!
Council Meeting Materials - February 24, 2026
Project Overview
The Shelbourne Valley Plan was originally adopted in 2017 and is intended to guide land use and transportation decisions in the Shelbourne Valley over the next 30 years. The Plan is currently being updated to align with Saanich’s new Official Community Plan (OCP), stay consistent with changing demographics, provincial legislation, and community aspirations.
On September 23, 2024, Council endorsed the Terms of Reference to update the Plan. The process aims to ensure continued relevance of the Plan in guiding land use and transportation decisions in Shelbourne Valley, and working towards transforming the area into a complete community. See the workplan for Centre, Corridor, and Village plans for more details.
Click here to view the 2017 plan.
Next Steps on the updated Draft Shelbourne Valley Plan
Public consultation on the updated Draft Plan is now closed. Based on public input, a revised updated Draft Plan will be presented to Council for consideration in Winter 2026.
To stay informed, sign up and follow the project on HelloSaanich.
View a recording of the September 25, 2025 SVP Phase 4 webinar below.
September 25, 2025 SVP Phase 4 - Webinar
Relationship with the Official Community Plan
The Shelbourne Valley Plan supplements the Official Community Plan (OCP) which is the main policy document for managing land use and growth in Saanich. The Plan will address the OCP concept and vision for Primary Growth Areas, including Centres, Corridors and Villages within the Shelbourne Valley.
