The Licensed Professional Planners Association of Nova Scotia (LPPANS) regulates professional land use planners in Nova Scotia.

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WHAT IS PLANNING?

Planning is the process through which governments, businesses and citizens come together to share their communities. Professional planners specialize in this process, helping improve communities in areas such as housing, transportation, heritage, tourism, climate change, culture, and many other areas.

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HOW TO BECOME A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL PLANNER

The most common route in becoming a Licensed Professional Planner (LPP) in Nova Scotia is through pursuing a Planning degree at a Canadian university. There are also options for licensing for those in planning that have related educational backgrounds and prior experience. More details on the application process and requirements are available in the Applicants section of our website.

Events and happenings

What's New

Nova Scotia Planning Conference – “Growing Pains”

Our first annual Nova Scotia Planning Conference is taking place March 7th & 8th, 2024 in partnership with the Dalhousie School of Planning’s SHIFT2024 conference. Our theme for this year is Growing Pains, with a focus on what tools we can use across the province to ensure opportunity for all Nova Scotians.

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