Shelbourne Valley Plan Update - January 27
Thank you for your interest and participation in the Shelbourne Valley Plan (SVP) update.
The Proposed Updated SVP will be presented to Council at the Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, February 2, 2026. The agenda package is available online: Saanich.ca/agenda.
At the meeting, Council will consider the Proposed Updated SVP and provide direction on advancing the Plan through the adoption process. Members of the public are invited to join the meeting in-person in the Council Chambers or online via Microsoft Teams. The online link will be available on the Council Meeting Schedule, Agendas & Minutes page.
Community members can attend the meeting, register to speak, and/or send written input to Council by emailing council@saanich.ca.
Council Meeting Materials
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.
Page last updated on January 27, 2026
