Township of Carling - Approval to amend a municipality’s official plan

The Township of Carling adopted proposed official plan amendment # 2 on August 18, 2022, by By-law No. 2022-26. The official plan amendment will update the existing Official Plan for the Township of Carling which came into effect on November 16, 2010. The updated plan will provide guidance and direction for development and planning decisions within the Township of Carling over the next planning horizon. The proposed official plan amendment 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. This includes the protection of ecological systems, conservation and management of natural resources, supply of affordable housing, the provision of employment opportunities and protection of economic well-being, efficient land use, conservation of energy and water, waste management, climate change mitigation and adaptation, among other interests. The proposed official plan amendment is a result of the Township of Carling’s review of the official plan currently in effect for the municipality, as required under section 26 of the Planning Act.

The adopted official plan amendment has been forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing by the Municipality for a decision. Pursuant to subsections 17(36.5) and (38.1) and subsection 21(3) of the Planning Act, the decision of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding an official plan amendment adopted in accordance with section 26 is final and not subject to appeal.