Leona Wall - Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place

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.

No concerns related to fish or wildlife habitat, no water quality or quantity, species at risk, or protected areas were identified in relation to this application. Given the small scale of this proposal and the absence of natural heritage features in the area, there will be no negative impacts to greenspace, natural heritage and water quality and quantity, nor public health and safety.

The following conditions were added:

To ensure the use of the new lot is consistent with the permitted “sustainable management of resources” in unincorporated areas, an agreement registered on title that limits the new lot to recreational uses only and prohibits permanent residential uses.

To guarantee a safe and legal access to the new property, a requirement for notification to prospective buyers or transferees by the property owners that the Province of Ontario does not guarantee road access to the property and that private owners who rely on this road for access may need to assume costs and responsibility for upkeep and maintenance of the Crown access road. Road construction beyond the minor maintenance activities outlined at the link below, on Crown land may require a work permit from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

To protect human health and the environment, a report from the Northwestern Health Unit that existing sewage systems are operating satisfactory and/or that there is adequate space to install a new system if required; and a letter is provided from a sewage hauler confirming that the approved sewage disposal facility has sufficient reserve capacity to accept hauled sewage from the new lot.

To prevent negative impacts to shorelines, the environment, human health and species at risk, best management practices for development were shared with the owners.

To protect cultural heritage impacts from development, a clause is required in the Consent Agreement that if development or any ground disturbing activity takes place, an archaeological assessment shall be completed by an archaeologist licensed under the Ontario Heritage Act.

The decision to approve the consent is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement once conditions are met. This decision will not have a significant impact on the environment.

The applicant has 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 October 18, 2022.