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.
Here’s what you need to know
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”
Thank you for all who attended our first annual Nova Scotia Planning Conference on March 7th & 8th, 2024 in partnership with the Dalhousie School of Planning’s SHIFT2024 conference.