Kevin and Brenda Veillieux - Lot 2 - Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place

The application for consent was draft approved on May 6, 2025 subject to conditions.

The application was reviewed for consistency with the environmental policies of the Provincial Planning Statement. One public comments was received and responded to, and conditions were added to address partner ministry concerns relating to access, land use, archeological potential, and natural heritage.

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

Conditions include: access requirements, consent agreement ensuring use for resource-based recreational purposes, assessments with recommended actions taken (Archeological Assessment, Significant Wildlife Assessment, Wildland Fire Risk and Hazard Assessment); confirmation of adequate capacity for disposal of sewage and garbage; and an acknowledgement signed by the transferor and transferees if the transaction is between family members, that they have read the standard information provided, including best management practices for shoreline development. . 

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 May 26, 2025.