Corporation of Haldimand County - Approval to amend a municipality’s official plan

A decision was made on May 13, 2024 to approve Haldimand County Official Plan Amendment 69 adopted pursuant to sections 17 and 26 of the Planning Act by By-law 1320-HC/22. Notice of this decision was issued on May 13, 2024 to Haldimand County.

The adopted official plan amendment was reviewed for consistency with provincial plans and policies and regard for matters of provincial interest set out in the Planning Act.

Haldimand County Official Plan Amendment 69 implements the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement and A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Official Plan Amendment 69 proposes amendments across a number of the policy themes/sections, including natural heritage, affordable housing, and mineral aggregates, as well as mapping changes to land use designations.

Seventy-eight (78) modifications have been made by the Minister to ensure that the Official Plan Amendment is consistent with the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, conform with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, and comply with applicable legislation.

Pursuant to subsections 17 (36.5) and (38.1) of the Planning Act, this decision is final and not subject to appeal. Accordingly, Haldimand County Official Plan Amendment 69, as modified and approved by the Minister, came into effect on May 13, 2024.