Planning Division

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1ST 2026

New application fees for Planning Board, Board of Appeals, Historic Districts Commission and Historical Commission. 

Click HERE to review fee changes.

Mission Statement


The mission of the Planning Division is:
  • To honor and sustain our natural world;
  • To patiently and fairly guide both private and public land-use decisions;
  • To listen to and learn from each individual with respect for their goals, dreams and ideas; and,
  • To continuously strive toward excellence in service and education to the Town.

Comprehensive Long Range Plan 

Click here for the Envision Concord: Bridge to 2030 Plan.

Click here for a collection of historic Long Range Plans.

The Planning Division provides staff support for the following:

Resources

  1. Zoning Bylaw - Full Document
  2. Town of Concord Subdivision Rules Regulations 2007
  3. Town of Concord Housing Production Plan 2022
  4. Planned Residential Development Moderate Affordability Eligibility Guidelines 2018
  5. Planning Board Fee Schedule
  6. West Concord Design Guidelines