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Protect Fort Langley's Heritage

Heritage is only protected when residents are informed, engaged, and willing to speak up. Here's everything you need to take effective action.

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Research Development Proposals

Search by address or project name on the Township development portal

Sign a Petition

View all active Heritage Watch petitions and add your name

How to File a Heritage Complaint in Fort Langley

1

Document the concern with photographs, dates, and property address

2

Check the TOL Heritage Register to confirm the property's protection status

3

Submit a formal complaint via the TOL Report a Concern portal or by calling 604-534-3211

4

Contact your ward councillor directly with a written summary of the concern

5

Attend the next Township of Langley Council meeting during the public comment period

6

If no action is taken within 30 days, escalate to the BC Ministry of Municipal Affairs

Councillor Letter Template

Copy this template, fill in the details specific to your concern, and send it to your councillor. Personal, specific letters are far more effective than form letters.

Dear Township of Langley Council,

I am writing as a concerned resident regarding heritage preservation in Fort Langley.

[DESCRIBE YOUR SPECIFIC CONCERN HERE — include the property address, what you observed, and when.]

Fort Langley has a rich heritage dating back to 1827, and our community's character is defined by the historic buildings and landscapes that remain. The loss of any heritage property is irreversible.

I respectfully request that Council:
1. Review the heritage status of the property in question
2. Ensure all applicable heritage bylaws are being enforced
3. Require a Heritage Impact Assessment before any permits are issued
4. Consider formal heritage designation to provide long-term protection

Fort Langley is protected by the Township of Langley Heritage Conservation Area Bylaw (No. 3600, 1999) and the Heritage Property Maintenance Standards Bylaw (No. 5376, 2018). All demolition, subdivision, or significant alteration within the HCA requires a Heritage Alteration Permit.

I am available to discuss this matter further and would welcome the opportunity to present at a Council meeting.

Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]
[YOUR ADDRESS]
[YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION]
[DATE]