Multiple Housing Developments Approved Amid Local Objections Across US, Canada, UK

Several new housing developments and rezoning proposals are advancing across various communities despite local opposition and regulatory challenges. In Graham County, Arizona, an applicant seeks rezoning approval to replace a deteriorating home with a larger manufactured unit, potentially setting a precedent for future housing modernization amid strict zoning laws. Southeast Courtice approved a 340-home project by Minto Communities, featuring a mix of single-detached homes and townhouses along with a large neighborhood park, after reducing unit counts in response to planning feedback. In Addingham, Bradford, plans to build nine homes on a green belt area were approved despite nearly 100 objections, reflecting national guidelines that allow reclassification of green belt land to grey belt under specific conditions. Oceanside's Planning Commission approved a 19-home development on church-owned land, including affordable housing units, despite residents' concerns about density and neighborhood impact. Meanwhile, in St. Thomas, under-construction homes were vandalized with significant damage and theft reported, highlighting security challenges in new residential areas.