Region of Peel staff…

Region of Peel staff recognize that the proposed revocation of this Plan is intended to provide greater certainty and clarity on regulatory requirements for the lands subject to the Plan. While the Plan has been successful in protecting transportation and utility corridors for projects (e.g., Hwy 403, Hwy 407, transitway corridors, hydro corridors) that were planned for, it still provides some strategic function.

Regional staff do not object to the removal of the Parkway Belt West Plan within the Region of Peel, however maintaining protection of the Highway 407 Transitway Corridor continues to be critical. If the Parkway Belt West Plan is revoked, it is critical that the definition of ‘planned corridors’ as currently defined in the Provincial Policy Statement and Places to Grow be maintained, particularly if those documents are to be merged through the consultation underway in ERO 019-6177 – Merger of the Growth Plan and PPS.

The Region looks forward to continuing to work with the Province, local municipalities, and other stakeholders to meet Ontario’s housing needs. I would be pleased to provide any clarifications or additional comments on these matters.