Planning Department

The Planning Department supports multiple boards and committees: the Planning Board, Design Review Board, Historic District Commission, Historical Commission, Denton Road Neighborhood Conservation District Commission, and Fair Housing Committee. 

By analyzing economic, demographic, and development trends, the department helps develop long-range goals and objectives to shape the future of our community. 

Specific responsibilities include drafting recommendations for zoning amendments, providing support to residents and developers through the permitting process, working on Housing and Mobility issues, and overseeing design guidelines to help maintain the historical integrity and character of Wellesley.

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  1. Mon Dec. 6

    Planning Board Meeting

  2. Tue Dec. 7

    Historic District Commission Meeting

  3. Thu Dec. 9

    Planning Board Meeting

  4. Mon Dec. 13

    Historical Commission Meeting
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  1. Town Seal

    2021 Zoning Articles 

    Information about proposed articles to amend the Zoning Bylaw or Zoning Map that will be on the warrant for 2021 Special Town Meeting beginning on October 25.

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    Unified Plan

    What will Wellesley look like in the next ten to twenty years? The Unified Plan  helps shape the vision and priorities for our community and offers strategies to achieve them. 
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    Large House and Demolition Review Info

    Building a new home or addition? Wellesley has specific guidelines for property owners wishing to develop homes in our community. 
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The main function of the Planning Department is to support the efforts of the Planning Board, Design Review Board, Historic District Commission, Historical Commission, Denton Road Neighborhood Conservation District Commission, and Fair Housing Committee.

The Planning Department also drafts recommendations for zoning amendments and is available to provide general support to residents and developers through the permitting process.

The Planning Department analyzes economic, demographic and development trends occurring in Wellesley and the region to assist the planning board and other town departments and committees with their long-range goals and objectives.