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Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver (City)
Living in Central Lonsdale: homes and lots, what BC's new housing laws allow, who lives here, and the schools, shops and parks nearby.
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About Central Lonsdale
Central Lonsdale is one of North Vancouver (City)'s official neighbourhoods, with 1,315 home lots and about 14,635 residents in the 2021 census. The most common zone is GO, and a typical lot is about 7,180 ft².
Under BC's small-scale housing law (Bill 44), of the lots we could assess here 575 can have 4 homes, 345 can have 6 homes, 53 can have 3 homes.
43% of households own their home and 57% rent. 18% of commuters take transit, 18% walk and 65% drive. The median age is about 44.6.
The closest rapid transit is Lonsdale Quay Station, about 2.0 km from the middle of the neighbourhood. There are 7 grocery stores, including Anna's Fresh Produce, Kourosh Foods Market, Loblaws. 78 cafés and restaurants and 14 parks and playgrounds are inside the neighbourhood. 3 schools are inside the neighbourhood.
In Central Lonsdale
Schools
Groceries
- Anna's Fresh Produce
- Kourosh Foods Market
- Loblaws
- Pars International Foods
- Persia Foods
- Rex Bakery
- Whole Foods Market
Cafés & restaurants
- 78 inside the neighbourhood
- Chilli Lee Szechuan Cuisine 60 m
- Pawans Indian Kitchen 60 m
- Goyo 60 m
- Tequila Cantina 60 m
Parks & playgrounds
- Crickmay Park
- Rey Sargent Park
- Rodger Burnes Green
- Sam Walker Park
- St Andrews Park
- Topo Park
- Wagg Creek Park
Rapid transit
- Lonsdale Quay Station 2.0 km away
- Waterfront Station @ West Coast Express 5.2 km away
Pharmacy
- London Drugs 190 m away
- Flash Pharmacy 420 m away
Library & community centre
- Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre
- Memoria Community Center
- North Vancouver City Library
- Silver Harbour Senior Centre
- Silver Harbour Senior's Activity Centre
Zones
- GO 884 lots
- RM-1 254 lots
- RT-1 84 lots
- C-2 37 lots
- C-1A 28 lots
- C-1B 14 lots
Homes by type (2021 census)
| Type | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments under 5 storeys | 3,270 | 44% |
| Apartments 5+ storeys | 2,760 | 37% |
| Row houses | 655 | 9% |
| Semi-detached | 295 | 4% |
| Duplex units | 225 | 3% |
| Houses | 200 | 3% |
Statistics Canada 2021 census, added up from the dissemination areas whose centre falls in the neighbourhood.
Rezoning & development applications
15 open applications on the map. Most recent:
- PLN2026-00012 SUnderway
Minor DVP to vary required on-site parking from 65 spaces to 59 spaces
Planning Application on the map - FSP2026-00022 OTA
FSP submitted by Jessica Dietz from EMT Safety Planners for building at 1835 Lonsdale Avenue.
Fire Safety Plan on the map - FSP2026-00019 OTA
FSP submitted by Arsha at Radius Fire for 130 East 23rd, Harry Jerome Community Centre & Silver Harbour Centre
Fire Safety Plan on the map - DPA2026-00019 SUnderway
4-unit development consisting of two duplex structures.
Development Permit on the map - DPA2026-00018 SUnderway
3 unit development for a duplex and single detached home.
Development Permit on the map - FSP2025-00044 Approved
FSP submitted by Brian at West Coast Emergency Solutions for 751 Chesterfield Ave
Fire Safety Plan on the map - PLN2025-00010 SUnderway
Rezoning application to permit 6-storey residential building with 40 rental apartment units.
Planning Application on the map - FSP2025-00027 OTA
FSP submitted by Mark at Manx Fire & Security for 260 East 12th Street--Lord Highland Apartments
Fire Safety Plan on the map - FSP2024-00028 Approved
FSP submitted by Mandy Gill from GetFirePlan for building at 1144 St. George's Avenue - Princess Anne Apartments.<div><br></div><div>Check was resubmitted due to being unsigned. Check number is 000222, fees are now paid in full. (11/21/2024) (KW)</d
Fire Safety Plan on the map - FSP2024-00031 OTA
FSP submitted by Rumesh at Radius Fire for 260 East 16th Street, The Lions Apartments
Fire Safety Plan on the map - PLN2024-00017 Council
<div>55 unit, 6 storey woodframe rental apartment building with two levels of underground parkade.</div>
Planning Application on the map - 1536-1550 Eastern Avenue FileClose
13-storey market rental development with private daycare facility.
Planning Application · PLN2022-00022 on the map
Thinking of buying or selling in Central Lonsdale?
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Streets in Central Lonsdale
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Biggest condo buildings in Central Lonsdale
135 21st St W57 units108 14th St E55 units130 11th St E51 units140 14th St E49 units1288 Chesterfield Ave40 units125 18th St W36 units235 13th St E35 units141 18th St E31 units160 19th St E29 units141 13th St W28 units138 18th St W28 units2545 Lonsdale Ave27 units2710 Lonsdale Ave27 units123 19th St E27 units145 12th St E24 units122 17th St E24 units206 15th St E24 units1550 Chesterfield Ave24 units214 15th St E24 units220 11th St E23 units251 14th St W22 units1610 Chesterfield Ave21 units1515 Chesterfield Ave20 units225 14th St W19 units1535 Chesterfield Ave19 units157 21st St E18 units134 20th St W18 units1650 Chesterfield Ave18 units1450 Chesterfield Ave17 units1721 St. Georges Ave17 units
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Boundaries: City of North Vancouver public map. Lots: city open data and ParcelMap BC. Places: OpenStreetMap. Homes allowed is our estimate under BC's Bills 44 and 47; confirm with North Vancouver (City) before buying or building.