What is the subdivision or site plan process?

The Town of Brookline Planning Office prides itself on being business friendly. The Town Planner is available to answer questions or to meet with you to discuss subdivision or site plan proposals in advance of submission to the Planning Board. The Planning Office is available to provide guidance and to identify any potential issues that could arise. The Town of Brookline recommends that all state permits be in hand prior to submission to the Planning Board. All the proposals go through technical review by the Town Planner. Then, the applicant submits the application to the Planning Board for public hearing. This allows other Town Departments concerns to be addressed during the Town Planner review process (Fire Department, Emergency Management, Building Inspector, Road Agent, and if applicable, Conservation Commission, Public Health, and Police Department).