This consultation was open from:
April 25, 2024
to May 25, 2024
Decision summary
A decision was made on July 15, 2025, to approve, with modifications, the new Town of Cobalt Official Plan, as adopted by By-law 2024-01. The approved new Town of Cobalt Official Plan outlines a comprehensive framework of new and revised policies to guide growth and development.
Location details
Site address
18 Silver Street
Box 70
Cobalt,
ON
P0J 1C0
Canada
Site location details
The planning area is for all lands within the Town of Cobalt. It is a single-tier municipality.
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Town of Cobalt
18 Silver Street
Box 70
Cobalt,
ON
P0J 1C0
Canada
Decision details
A decision was made on July 15, 2025, to approve, with twenty-two (22) modifications the new Town of Cobalt Official Plan adopted pursuant to sections 17 and 26 of the Planning Act by By-law No. 2024-01. Notice of this decision was issued on July 15, 2025, to the Town of Cobalt.
The adopted official plan was reviewed for conformity with the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario, 2011, consistency with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, regard for matters of provincial interest as outlined in Section 2 of the Planning Act, and the requirements of the Planning Act.
Twenty-two (22) modifications to the official plan have been made to reflect Planning Act provisions regarding site plan control, zoning amendments, minor variances, parkland dedication and additional residential units; to address provincial policy direction relating to the protection of the environment, cultural heritage and archaeology, the provision of services, land use compatibility, and hazard lands; and to correct mapping errors.
The new official plan, as approved, outlines a comprehensive framework of new and revised policies addressing such matters as housing, economic development, climate change, and the protection of water resources and natural heritage.
Pursuant to subsections 17(36.5) and (38.1) of the Planning Act, this decision is final and not subject to appeal. Accordingly, the new Town of Cobalt Official Plan, as approved by the minister, came into effect on July 15, 2025.
The new official plan applies to all lands within the Town of Cobalt.
Pursuant to Section 17(36.5) of the Planning Act, the Minister’s decision is final and not subject to appeal.
Effects of consultation
No comments were received on the Official Plan in response to the Environmental Registry Proposal.
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159 Cedar Street
Suite 401
Sudbury,
ON
P3E 6A5
Canada
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Original proposal
Proposal details
In February 2024, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing received a complete application from the Town of Cobalt for approval of their newly approved OP (By-law 2024-01) which was adopted by Cobalt's municipal council on January 23, 2024.
The new official plan will replace the existing plan, which came into effect in 2009. The new plan is intended to guide growth and physical (land use) change across the planning area, while incorporating provincial objectives and community-driven priorities.
The proposed official plan will be reviewed for consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement, the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario, and matters of provincial interest as expressed in the Planning Act.
Matters of provincial interest include the protection of ecological systems, conservation and management of natural resources, supply of affordable housing, provision of employment opportunities and protection of economic well-being, efficient land use, conservation of energy and water, waste management, among other interests. The proposed official plan is a result of the Town of Cobalt's review of the official plan currently in effect, as required under section 26 of the Planning Act.
The Ministry will review all feedback received before presenting any potential modifications to Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for a decision in accordance with sections 17 and 26 of the Planning Act. As set out in subsections 17(36.5) and (38.1) of the Planning Act, the decision of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding an official plan adopted in accordance with section 26 is final and not subject to appeal.
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159 Cedar Street
Suite 401
Sudbury,
ON
P3E 6A5
Canada
Comment
Commenting is now closed.
This consultation was open from April 25, 2024
to May 25, 2024
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159 Cedar Street
Suite 401
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P3E 6A5
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