A major structural expansion of Scugog’s urban footprint is preparing to enter its first formal public evaluation phase, positioning the township for its largest single population surge in recent municipal history. Under the active urban planning file tracking The Port Perry Reach Street Subdivision 2026, private developer Richard Wannop has submitted a comprehensive Draft Plan of Subdivision alongside an omnibus Zoning By-law Amendment application. The massive project targets the western margins of Port Perry, mapping out a high-density, multi-block community engineered to absorb between 900 and 1,355 new residents into the local tax base.
The complex proposal arrives amid rising demand for diversified housing stock within the township, seeking to transform a large expanse of rural-fringe parcels into an integrated residential, commercial, and care-oriented ecosystem.
The Architecture of the Multi-Block Master Plan
The physical construction boundary covers a significant geographic expanse across the civic nodes of 1520, 1540, and 1580 Reach Street. Rather than relying on traditional uniform suburban layouts, the master plan balances multiple housing styles, employment spaces, and natural preservation boundaries.
According to the official structural layouts filed with Scugog’s planning department, the master framework breaks down into several key development vectors:
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Low-Density Housing: Allocation of 28 distinct blocks earmarked for a diverse mix of single-family detached homes, semi-detached properties, and traditional street townhouses.
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Medium-Density Condominiums: Two standalone blocks specifically reserved for structured condominium townhouse configurations.
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Mid-Rise and Commercial Mixed-Use: Three separate blocks set aside for mid-rise residential structures that integrate commercial store space along the ground-level street frontages.
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Institutional Healthcare: One entire block dedicated to the construction of a long-term care (LTC) home facility to support aging regional demographics.
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Employment and Light Industry: Two blocks are held strictly for light industrial uses, while the final commercial floorspace limits remain under active calculation.
Public Consultation and Environmental Preservation Controls
To balance this massive injection of concrete infrastructure, the developer has set aside three complete blocks strictly for natural heritage and environmental protection. These zones will act as permanent buffers to safeguard existing natural drainage systems, sensitive localized vegetation, and wildlife corridors running through the western edge of the community.
Because the project requires a total overhaul of existing agricultural and rural zoning parameters, township officials are legally mandating a comprehensive public engagement window. Scugog Council will host a public open house on Monday, June 15, 2026, inside the main Scugog Township municipal offices.
The forum gives local residents a direct opportunity to audit the engineering blueprints, question planners, and submit formal critiques regarding local traffic impact loops before lawmakers head into a final vote. Inquiries and feedback are being channeled directly to town planners at planning@scugog.ca or via the civic registry line at 905-985-7346, extension 100.
