New Building at 1315 BoughBeeches?

- Community Meeting Discusses Proposed Rental Building

Updated on Mar 28th, 2026

Residents gathered at the Burnhamthorpe Community Centre on March 7, 2026 to learn more about a proposed residential development at 1315 Bough Beeches Boulevard. The meeting drew approximately 80 attendees, including about 60 residents, 10 representatives from the development team, and 10 City staff, among them Ward 3 Councillor Chris Fonseca.

While the discussion was at times passionate, residents remained respectful as they voiced concerns and asked questions about the project and its potential impact on the surrounding community.

Revised Development Proposal

The proposal presented at the meeting reflects a significant change from the original concept.

• The initial plan called for two 20-storey buildings.

• The revised proposal now consists of a single 13-storey rental apartment building.

• The building would contain 144 residential units, with approximately 41% designed as two-bedroom units suitable for families.

• The previous plan offered 75% of the units would be 2 or 3-bedroom units

• Parking would be located in two levels of underground parking, providing about 1.1 parking spaces per unit, along with 15 visitor parking spaces.

• To construct the underground garage ramp, three existing surface parking spaces on the site would be removed.

• The design also includes a landscaped drop-off areabetween the existing building and the proposed new building, with approximately 39 metres separating the two structures.

The proposal is currently intended to be a purpose-built rental building, though the developer indicated that it could potentially be considered for affordable housing programs in the future

To view the presentation:  LINK

Planning Process

City staff explained that the proposal is still in the early stages of the planning review process:

1. A pre-consultation meeting with City staff has already taken place.

2. The development application has been submitted.

3. City staff are reviewing the application.

4. Public consultation and staff comments are currently being gathered.

5. A formal staff recommendation will be prepared for Council consideration.

City planners also noted that Mississauga’s long-term planning direction is to channel higher density toward major transit nodes, which is part of the broader context for evaluating new development proposals across the city.

Key Issues Raised by Residents

Traffic Concerns
Traffic impacts were the most frequently raised issue. The developer confirmed that a traffic impact study is currently underway, being prepared by LEA Consulting, which will include traffic counts and modeling of future conditions.

Residents also asked whether changes might be required at the Rathburn Road and Bough Beeches Boulevard intersection, including possible lane designation adjustments based on traffic modeling. City staff indicated this will be evaluated through the traffic study.

The existing site access from Bough Beeches Boulevard will remain, and no vehicle access to Dixie Road is planned.

Shadow Impacts
Residents expressed concern about the shadowing effects the new building may have on the existing residential building. The developer acknowledged that some shadow impacts are expected and indicated that the City will complete the required shadow study as part of the planning review process.

Trees and Landscaping
Questions were also raised about the potential removal of mature trees. The developer confirmed that some trees will need to be removed for construction, but indicated that new trees will be planted as part of the landscaping plan. Several residents noted that mature trees provide environmental benefits that newly planted trees take years to replicate.

Relationship to Other Potential Development

Residents also asked whether this proposal is connected to the future redevelopment of Rockwood Mall. City staff explained that the mall’s new owners have not yet submitted a formal development application, and once an application is received the City will have 120 days to respond under the Planning Act.

Looking Ahead

At this stage, the proposal remains under review by City staff, and additional studies, including traffic and shadow analysis are still pending.

Some attendees noted that the current proposal could potentially represent an interim development concept, with the possibility that additional development on nearby lands could be considered in the future depending on economic conditions and planning approvals.

The Rockwood Residents’ Association will continue to monitor the planning process and keep residents informed as new information becomes available.

Renderings of the corner of Rathburn Rd. E and Bough Beeches Blvd., directly across from Rockwood Mall and the east side of Dixie Rd.