County of Lennox and Addington - Approval to amend a municipality’s official plan

A decision was made on August 5, 2026 to approve, with five (5) modifications, Amendment No. 3, adopted by the County of Lennox and Addington pursuant to sections 17 and 26 of the Planning Act by By-law 3652/26, to the County of Lennox and Addington Official Plan. Notice of this decision was issued on August 6, 2026 to the County of Lennox and Addington.  

The adopted official plan amendment was reviewed for consistency with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 and regard for matters of provincial interest as expressed in the Planning Act. This includes the orderly development of safe and healthy communities, adequate provision of a full range of housing options, and conservation and management of natural resources and the mineral aggregate resources, among other interests.  

The five (5) modifications were made in consultation with partner ministries and are required for the official plan amendment to conform with provincial legislation and to be consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) 2024 as it relates to the protection of water resources and mineral aggregate resources. 

The official plan amendment, as approved, adds policies to protect the County’s natural heritage system and to implement updated growth management, housing, infrastructure, and economic development policy direction to the year 2051. The amendment also includes a settlement area boundary adjustment to the Town of Greater Napanee.  

Pursuant to subsections 17 (36.5) and (38.1) of the Planning Act, this decision is final and not subject to appeal. Accordingly, Amendment No. 3 to the County of Lennox and Addington Official Plan, as approved with modifications by the Minister, came into effect on August 6, 2026.