Eureka St. developer can apply for building permits
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The site plan for new four plexes and town houses on Eureka St. in Petrolia.
Eureka St. developer can apply for building permits
June 24, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent
Larlyn Properties can apply for building permits for its new development on Eureka Street.
The developer plans a new fourplex and 32 townhomes behind homes already on Eureka Street. Larry Holmes will build one
storey, “low-maintenance” rental housing units.
In March, Holmes received approval for zoning for the project.
While there were some residents concerns including about the density of the project behind existing four plexes.
Lambton County planning officials told council the 40 units planned for the 4.6 acre lot is about half of what could be built in the area.
Monday, county officials came to council with a site plan agreement. Under provincial planning rules, planning administrators have the approval authority for the site plans. Bringing the document to council is a formality.
Corrine Nauta, Lambton’s Chief Building Official, says the developer will now be able to apply for building permits for the units. Holmes had told residents in the area it may take two years to complete the entire project.
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