Halifax is expanding the Sackville rivers floodplain and development restrictions that come with it, bringing applause from advocates but concerns from homeowners worried about property values.

On Tuesday evening, regional council unanimously approved proposed changes to municipal planning strategies and land-use bylaws for communities along the Sackville River and Little Sackville River, including Bedford, Lower Sackville and Middle Sackville.

"[It's] long overdue protection of the Sackville riv…