This consultation was open from:
November 9, 2020
to December 9, 2020
Decision summary
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent was granted on December 10, 2020 in respect of Application 56-C-200496 to transfer mining lands described as PIN 65379-0185 (LT) and PIN 65379-0186 (LT) in Guibord unincorporated township, District of Cochrane. The last day this decision can be appealed is December 30, 2020.
Location details
Site address
ON
Canada
Site location details
PIN 65379-0185 (LT) and PIN 65379-0186 (LT), Guibord unincorporated township, Cochrane District. See Schedule A for a detailed description of the subject lands.
Site location map
The location pin reflects the approximate area where environmental activity is taking place.
View this location on a map opens link in a new windowProponent(s)
Lake Shore Gold Corp.
625 Howe Street
Unit 1440
Vancouver,
BC
V6C 2T6
Canada
Decision details
56-C-200496 was approved on December 10, 2020 with conditions. This approval will facilitate the transfer of mining lands described as PIN 65379-0185 (LT) and PIN 65379-0186 (LT) from one company to another for continued use for mineral exploration. This application is related to applications 56-C-200616 and 56-C-204126 which also propose to sever mining lands in the same area for the same use and purpose. The lands to be retained in this transaction are outlined in green on the sketch (attached to this decision notice), the lands to be severed by this application and the two related applications are outlined in pink.
These lands are currently vacant, no new development or site alteration is proposed as a result of this application. The parcel severed in this application has approximately 409 metres of frontage on either side of Highway 101. There is no existing access and no immediate plans to construct an access, but the application indicates that the lands would be accessed via Highway 101. A reciprocal easement will also be registered on the severed and retained lands in both applications for the purposes of ensuring access.
The application was reviewed for consistency with the environmental policies of the Provincial Policy Statement (e.g. natural heritage, water quality protection). No public comments were received or concerns identified related to environmental policies. The decision to approve the consent is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, this decision will not have a significant impact on the environment.
The approval can be appealed using the procedure outlined below. Notice to appeal the decision to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal must be filed with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on or before December 30, 2020.
The proponent will have one (1) year to satisfy conditions, otherwise approval will lapse.
Non-standard conditions include:
- That an easement for the purpose of ensuring access for the severed and retained lands be registered together with the transfer.
Effects of consultation
No written comments were received.
Supporting materials
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159 Cedar Street
Suite 401
Sudbury,
ON
P3E 6A5
Canada
How to Appeal
This instrument decision can be appealed. You have 20 days from December 10, 2020 to begin the appeal process.
Carefully review the information below to learn more about the appeal process.
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For instrument decisions published on or after June 1, 2021, please refer to the updated instructions for information on how to appeal a decision.
Appeal process for decisions published before June 1, 2021
You can appeal all or part of this this instrument to the appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) by submitting a notice of appeal to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
There is an additional “leave to appeal” right under the Environmental Bill of Rights.
Who can appeal
A notice of appeal can be submitted by:
- individuals
- corporations
- public bodies
A notice of appeal can’t be submitted by:
- an unincorporated association
- an unincorporated group
You can, however, submit a notice of appeal as a member of the unincorporated association or group.
You have to have made an oral submission at a public meeting or a written submission to the council before the official plan amendment was adopted. Note: this is not required if you are appealing a proposal for provisional consent (no official plan in place).
Notice of appeal
Your notice of appeal must include:
- the specific part, or parts of the official plan amendment that you wish to appeal
- the reasons for your appeal
- the appeal fee, payable by certified cheque or money order to the Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario
Note: appeal fees and options for reductions are outlined in the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal’s fee chart.
Mail your notice of appeal
Send your notice of appeal to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing via the ‘issuing authority’ contact listed below.
Send a copy of your notice of appeal to the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks. You can provide notice by email at minister.mecp@ontario.ca or by mail at:
College Park
5th Floor, 777 Bay Street
Toronto, ON
M7A 2J3
Lake Shore Gold Corp.
625 Howe Street
Unit 1440
Vancouver,
BC
V6C 2T6
Canada
Local Planning Appeal Tribunal
655 Bay Street, Suite 1500
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 1E5
Include the following:
This is not legal advice. Please refer to the Environmental Bill of Rights for exact legal requirements. Consult a lawyer if you need help with the appeal process.
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Michelle Lawrence
159 Cedar Street
Suite 401
Sudbury,
ON
P3E 6A5
Canada
Original proposal
Proposal details
Description of instrument
Application number 56-C-200496 would sever mining lands described as PIN 65379-0185 (LT) and PIN 65379-0186 (LT) in order to facilitate the transfer of these lands from one company to another. The lands to be severed are approximately 33.48 hectares in size. This application is related to applications 56-C-204126 and 56-C-200616 which also propose to sever mining lands in the same area. The lands retained following all three proposed severances are approximately 161.42 hectares in size and are outlined in green on the attached sketch.
The subject land is currently vacant, no new buildings or structures are proposed as a result of these applications. The proposed severed and retained lands subject to these applications are all currently used for mining exploration and would continue to be used for mining exploration. PIN 65379-0186 (LT) has approximately 818 metres of frontage on Highway 101 and is proposed to be used as a point of access for the severed and retained lands. These applications would also serve to create an easement to provide access to the highway over the severed and/or retained lands. Much of the land surrounding the subject property is also used for mining exploration activities.
Other information
If you have any questions, or would like to submit comments, please do so either online (below), by letter or phone to the contact person listed. Please submit your comment during the 30-day public consultation period and reference the Environmental Registry Number 019-2668.
Your personal information may be used in the decision-making process on this proposal and it may be used to contact you if clarification of your comment is required. It may be shared (along with your comment) with other Ontario ministries for use in the decision-making process. Questions about this collection should be directed to the contact listed.
If a person or public body that wishes to file an appeal in respect of the proposed consent does not submit written comments to the Minister before the Minister gives or refuses to give a provisional consent (e.g., during the public consultation period), the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal may dismiss the appeal. Appeal of a decision of the Minister in respect of this consent may be made by any person or public body not later than 20 days after notice of the decision is given. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Minister in respect of the proposed consent, you must make a written request to the Minister at the contact address.
As required under the Planning Act, a public notice will be published in the Iroquois Falls Enterprise in English and French.
Supporting materials
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Some supporting materials may not be available online. If this is the case, you can request to view the materials in person.
Get in touch with the office listed below to find out if materials are available.
159 Cedar Street
Suite 401
Sudbury,
ON
P3E 6A5
Canada
Comment
Commenting is now closed.
This consultation was open from November 9, 2020
to December 9, 2020
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Michelle Lawrence
159 Cedar Street
Suite 401
Sudbury,
ON
P3E 6A5
Canada
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