Development Application No. PL2025-119

The RDN is currently looking for your input on application PL2025-119.

2036 and 2038 Rocking Horse Place

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) has received a request for a resolution in relation to a proposed Liquor Amendment to Existing Liquor License Application for the Rocking Horse Pub, located at 2036 and 2038 Rocking Horse Place. The subject property is currently zoned Commercial Resort & Recreation 1 (CRR1) Subdivision District D (CRR1D) (see Document Library). The proposed amendment seeks to increase the current licensed capacity from 134 patrons inside the pub and 38 on the patio to a total of 150 patrons across both areas at a time. The application also outlines structural changes to the service area, including the addition of a new second-floor patio. The CRR1 zone permits this use under “neighbourhood pub”.

In order to proceed with the proposed liquor license amendment and structural changes, the applicant has requested a resolution from the Regional Board to be submitted to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB).

This is in your community and we want to hear your thoughts on this proposal. A few ways you can learn more and share your thoughts are by:

  • Checking out our Document Library which includes the site plan and supporting studies
  • To check the status of the application and next steps see our Process
  • Visit the Important Links for more information
  • Be sure to Register to provide your Application Input
  • Send us your questions and we will provide an answer for all to see in the Q & A tab
  • We will share project updates in the What's New tab as the project moves forward
  • Connect with our team by email or phone - see our contact info in Who's Listening


2036 and 2038 Rocking Horse Place

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) has received a request for a resolution in relation to a proposed Liquor Amendment to Existing Liquor License Application for the Rocking Horse Pub, located at 2036 and 2038 Rocking Horse Place. The subject property is currently zoned Commercial Resort & Recreation 1 (CRR1) Subdivision District D (CRR1D) (see Document Library). The proposed amendment seeks to increase the current licensed capacity from 134 patrons inside the pub and 38 on the patio to a total of 150 patrons across both areas at a time. The application also outlines structural changes to the service area, including the addition of a new second-floor patio. The CRR1 zone permits this use under “neighbourhood pub”.

In order to proceed with the proposed liquor license amendment and structural changes, the applicant has requested a resolution from the Regional Board to be submitted to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB).

This is in your community and we want to hear your thoughts on this proposal. A few ways you can learn more and share your thoughts are by:

  • Checking out our Document Library which includes the site plan and supporting studies
  • To check the status of the application and next steps see our Process
  • Visit the Important Links for more information
  • Be sure to Register to provide your Application Input
  • Send us your questions and we will provide an answer for all to see in the Q & A tab
  • We will share project updates in the What's New tab as the project moves forward
  • Connect with our team by email or phone - see our contact info in Who's Listening


  • RDN Board Consideration - April 28, 2026

    The RDN Electoral Area Services Committee considered this application on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 1:00pm. The EASC passed the following motion;

    It was moved and seconded that the Board endorse the resolution pertaining to Liquor Licence Amendment Application No. PL2025-119 attached to "Liquor Licence Amendment Application No. PL2025-119, 2036 & 2038 Rocking Horse Place, Electoral Area E - Updated" report dated April 9, 2026, as Attachment 4.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


    The recommendation from the staff report will be considered at the upcoming RDN Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM. The resolution considered by the RDN Board will be communicated to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Board (LCRB).

    The upcoming RDN Board meeting agenda can be found here: Electoral Area Services Committee - April 28, 2026.

    If you would like to speak or present to the Board about this application, you can register to appear as a delegation.

    For more information about RDN Board and Committee meetings, visit Agendas, Minutes & Webcasting | RDN.

    The RDN Electoral Area Services Committee considered this application on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 1:00pm. The EASC passed the following motion;

    It was moved and seconded that the Board endorse the resolution pertaining to Liquor Licence Amendment Application No. PL2025-119 attached to "Liquor Licence Amendment Application No. PL2025-119, 2036 & 2038 Rocking Horse Place, Electoral Area E - Updated" report dated April 9, 2026, as Attachment 4.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


    The recommendation from the staff report will be considered at the upcoming RDN Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM. The resolution considered by the RDN Board will be communicated to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Board (LCRB).

    The upcoming RDN Board meeting agenda can be found here: Electoral Area Services Committee - April 28, 2026.

    If you would like to speak or present to the Board about this application, you can register to appear as a delegation.

    For more information about RDN Board and Committee meetings, visit Agendas, Minutes & Webcasting | RDN.

  • EASC Consideration - April 09, 2026

    The RDN Electoral Area Services Committee will consider this application at their next meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 1:00pm.

    The meeting agenda can be found here: Electoral Area Services Committee - April 09, 2026.

    If you would like to speak or present to the Committee about this application, you can register to appear as a delegation.

    For more information about RDN Board and Committee meetings, visit Agendas, Minutes & Webcasting | RDN.

    The RDN Electoral Area Services Committee will consider this application at their next meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 1:00pm.

    The meeting agenda can be found here: Electoral Area Services Committee - April 09, 2026.

    If you would like to speak or present to the Committee about this application, you can register to appear as a delegation.

    For more information about RDN Board and Committee meetings, visit Agendas, Minutes & Webcasting | RDN.

  • Update - Post Feb 5, 2026 EASC Meeting

    The RDN Electoral Area Services Committee considered this application on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 1:00pm. Following discussion the committee moved and seconded the motion to refer Liquor Licence Amendment Application No. PL2025-119 back to staff for additional conversations with the proponent about how to address community concerns.

    The updated proposal includes allowing upto 80 patrons across both lower and upper new proposed patio, including seating for 33 patrons on the upper patio, while maintaining a total combined indoor and outdoor capacity of 150 patrons at a time.

    Staff are currently preparing a report evaluating the updated proposal, which will to be considered at the upcoming EASC meeting. For additional details on the revised proposal, please refer to the ‘Updated Rationale Letter and Proposal -Rocking Horse - 2 –Post Feb 5 EASC Meeting’ available in the document library.

    The Feb 5, 2026 EASC meeting minutes can be found here: Post-Meeting Minutes - Regular EASC_Feb05_2026 - English

    For more information about RDN Board and Committee meetings, visit Agendas, Minutes & Webcasting | RDN.

    The RDN Electoral Area Services Committee considered this application on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 1:00pm. Following discussion the committee moved and seconded the motion to refer Liquor Licence Amendment Application No. PL2025-119 back to staff for additional conversations with the proponent about how to address community concerns.

    The updated proposal includes allowing upto 80 patrons across both lower and upper new proposed patio, including seating for 33 patrons on the upper patio, while maintaining a total combined indoor and outdoor capacity of 150 patrons at a time.

    Staff are currently preparing a report evaluating the updated proposal, which will to be considered at the upcoming EASC meeting. For additional details on the revised proposal, please refer to the ‘Updated Rationale Letter and Proposal -Rocking Horse - 2 –Post Feb 5 EASC Meeting’ available in the document library.

    The Feb 5, 2026 EASC meeting minutes can be found here: Post-Meeting Minutes - Regular EASC_Feb05_2026 - English

    For more information about RDN Board and Committee meetings, visit Agendas, Minutes & Webcasting | RDN.

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