Development Name: 279 St. Vincent Street Institutional Redevelopment (former GBSS)

File Number: Z01-2026

Location: 279 St. Vincent Street

Planning Applications: Zoning By-law Amendment

Proposal: The property owner intends to refurbish the existing school building on-site and to establish a private college on the property. The owner is also seeking to construct three dormitories along the east and south sides of the property to provide for staff and student housing. The zoning amendment proposes a site-specific exception is added to the property, to permit the college use, on-site dormitories containing a total of 79 units, reduced side yard setback and provides for on-site parking. See the application Submission Materials  below for more information.

Units: 79 Dorm Units and the institutional use of the main building

Status:  Under Review

Public Meeting: Council held a public meeting on May 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM. 

See also the Questions and Answers document prepared by staff in the folder below.  

Questions can be directed to the Planning Department at: planning@meaford.ca