This consultation was open from:
November 20, 2025
to December 20, 2025
Decision summary
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent was granted on April 7, 2026 in respect of Application 60-C-258295 to create one (1) new resource-based recreational lot.
Location details
Site location details
Broken Lot 8 Concession 4 Van Horne Twp (PIN 42080-0169), Part 1 of Plan 23R15165 & Part 3 Plan 23R15165
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John Dove
164 Doves Road
Dryden,
ON
P8N3E3
Canada
Decision details
The application for consent 60-C-258295 was approved on April 7, 2026 subject to conditions.
The application was reviewed for consistency with the environmental policies of the Provincial Planning Statement (e.g. natural heritage, water quality protection). No public comments were received, or concerns identified.
Conditions include a consent agreement regarding resource-based recreational use only and implementation of shoreline best management practices.
The decision to approve the consent is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement once conditions are met. This decision will not have a significant impact on the environment.
The applicants have two years to satisfy conditions of draft approval, otherwise approval will lapse. The approval can be appealed using the procedure outlined below. Notice to appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal must be filed with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on or before April 27, 2026
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435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
How to Appeal
This instrument decision can be appealed. You have 20 days from April 7, 2026 to begin the appeal process.
Carefully review the information below to learn more about the appeal process.
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This instrument decision can be appealed under the Planning Act and the Environmental Bill of Rights.
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Appeal Rights under the Planning Act
You can appeal all or part of this instrument to the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) by submitting a notice of appeal to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. You have 20 days to begin the appeal process.
Who can appeal
Other than the applicant, only a "specified person" or "public body", as defined in s. 1(1) of the Planning Act, has the ability to appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
Notice of appeal
Your notice of appeal must include:
- 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 Ontario Land 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.
AND
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
John Dove
164 Doves Road
Dryden,
ON
P8N3E3
Canada
Registrar, Ontario Land Tribunal
655 Bay Street, Suite 1500
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 1E5
(416) 212-6349
(866) 448-2248
OLT.Registrar@ontario.ca
About the Ontario Land Tribunal
There is an additional “leave to appeal” right under the Environmental Bill of Rights. This appeal must be commenced within 15 days of the notice of decision being posted on the Environmental Registry (ero.ontario.ca). For more information about this appeal method, refer to the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993, or https://www.ontario.ca/page/environmental-bill-rights.
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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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Contact
Jamie Kirychuk
435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
Original proposal
Proposal details
The proposed lot will be approximately 3.57 hectares in size with 86 metres of frontage and 242 metres of depth. The severed lands are developed with a shed, garage, and solar panels. The retained parcel will be approximately 62.8 hectares and is undeveloped. The subject lands are 4.5 kilometres from the City of Dryden and are accessed by Highway 594, Sfreddro Drive, and a private road. Sfreddo Drive is maintained by the Van Horne Local Roads Board year-round.
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435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
Comment
Commenting is now closed.
This consultation was open from November 20, 2025
to December 20, 2025
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Jamie Kirychuk
435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
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