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Langley in Progress
The Langley in Progress document summarizes development activity statistics by community. It provides the status of significant multi-family, commercial, industrial, institutional, and single family subdivision development applications.
Click here to access Langley in Progress documents stored in our Document Library.
Current Projects
Documents pertaining to the following current projects are stored in our Document Library. To access these documents, click on the project name below.
Building Permits and Inspections
To ensure all proposed buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with accepted standards and codes, the appropriate permits must be issued and inspections must occur.
- Click here to access building permits and inspections applications and forms.
- Click here to access bylaws related to permits, licenses, and inspections.
- Click here to access building permits and inspections bulletins.
- Click here to access building permits and inspections guidelines.
Building Inspection Request
Building inspection requests must be submitted by 3:30pm on the business day prior to the day of inspection. There are two methods available to request a building inspection:
- Call our 24/7 building inspection hotline: 604.533.6114
- Click here to submit your request online
For more information regarding building inspections, call 604.533.6018.
Development
The Township of Langley supports and encourages planned, sustainable development. To ensure conformity with community plans, regulatory bylaws, and associated municipal policies, we provide the following information related to land planning and development.
- Click here to access development application information.
- Click here to access brochures and other information related to development activities.
- Click here to access engineering-related information pertaining to development activities.
- Click here to access landscape related information pertaining to development activities.
- Click here to access bylaws related to development.
- Click here to access the zoning bylaw.
- Click here to access policies related to development.
Municipal Utilities
Overview
Located in the centre of the lower mainland, the Township of Langley is made up of several unique, distinct communities offering everything from housing and history to business opportunities and shopping.
Aldergrove
Population 12,000*
A mix of rural, residential, and business use, Aldergrove is located on the Township’s eastern border.
It is home to the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre, Gloucester Industrial Park, parkland, and shops. An Aldergrove Core Planning Program is being undertaken by the Township of Langley and members of the community to create a vision for the downtown’s future.
Brookswood/Fernridge
Population 13,000*
Located in the south of the Township, Brookswood/Fernridge is noted for its abundance of parkland, trees, natural spaces, and conservation areas. The community primarily features single family homes and is the location of the George Preston Recreation Centre, BMX bike track, skateboard park, and an array of shopping opportunities.
Fort Langley
Population 3,400*
Located on the banks of the Fraser River, Fort Langley features a variety of museums, stores, restaurants, art galleries, parks, trails, and the Langley Rowing and Paddling Centre. Known as the Birthplace of BC, it is home to the Hudson’s Bay Company’s Fort Langley, now a National Historic Site.
The village is a popular spot for tourists, shoppers, and diners.
Murrayville
Population 9,600*
Amid the homes and shops, this area is the traditional civic core. Murrayville is home to the Langley Memorial Hospital, Langley RCMP Main Detachment, Langley School District offices, W.C. Blair Recreation Centre, and Langley Regional Airport.
Rural Area
Population 24,800*
With approximately 75 per cent of its land located within the Agricultural Land Reserve, much of the Township lies in rural areas. Farms, agri-businesses, and homes on acreages can be found in the rural spaces that surround the urban neighbourhoods. These areas are home to wineries, equestrian centres, golf courses, and numerous parks and green spaces.
Walnut Grove
Population 23,900*
Located in northwest Langley, Walnut Grove is a residential neighbourhood home to the Walnut Grove Community Centre, movie theatres, and shops. The opening of the Golden Ears Bridge connected this area of the Township to communities north of the Fraser River.
Willoughby/Willowbrook
Population 19,400*
This northwest area of the Township is home to the Civic Facility, Willowbrook Recreation Centre, and Langley Events Centre.
This vibrant, developing area is currently a centre of growth featuring burgeoning new neighbourhoods that provide housing, parks, and shopping opportunities.
Demographics and Amenities
Population (next census 2011)
106,332*
Average Age
40.1 years
Economic Drivers
Area
316 square kilometres (122 square miles)
Area within the Agricultural Land Reserve
75 percent or 235 square kilometres (91 square miles)
Acres of Dedicated Park Land
1,233 total acres of park land
- 342 acres of active park land
- 529 acres of passive park land including undeveloped park land
- 324 acres of acquired
- conservation land
- 38 acres of greenways/trails
Planning and Development
Click here to view building statistics stored in our Document Library.
Employment Rate (next census 2011)
Jobs available for each resident in the Township’s labour force 0.93 (2006 Census)
* Township estimates April 2011. All other information as of December 31, 2009.