6250 Springlea Rd

Colin Casault has requested that Central Saanich council amend its short-term rental rules at 6250 Springlea Road to permit the rental of secondary suites to temporary healthcare workers. The property, a 5-bed, 4-bath single-family home of approximately 4,000 square feet, is currently listed for sale at $1.675 million (realtor.ca). One letter of support was received, citing the need for healthcare worker housing in the region. Casault is a neurologist and critical care physician at Island Health (ca.linkedin.com), which gives the request a direct operational link to healthcare staffing. The item appears on the May 25, 2026 council agenda as a citizen request, a classification that typically leads to a council motion directing staff to prepare a report on the feasibility and scope of the proposed bylaw amendment. If staff are directed to proceed, a report and draft amendment would likely take three to six months, with adoption possible by early 2027. No broader policy change is under active consideration; the request is a targeted exemption tied to a single property and a defined tenant category.

Central Saanich council will consider an Official Community Plan amendment for 6250 Springlea Rd, submitted by applicant Colin Casault, at its May 25, 2026 meeting. No outcome has been reported.