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

In June 2024, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing received a complete application from the Township of South Algonquin for approval of its official plan amendment (By-law 2024-789) which was adopted by the Township of South Algonquin's municipal council on May 1, 2024. 

Official Plan Amendment No. 2 proposes to update the overall land use policies of the Township of South Algonquin's Official Plan to be consistent with the 2020 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) and to conform with the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario.

The proposed official plan amendment is a result of the Township of South Algonquin's review of the official plan currently in effect, as required under section 26 of the Planning Act.

The Ministry will review the matter for consistency and conformity with applicable provincial land use policies and will consider all feedback received before presenting any potential modifications to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for a decision in accordance with sections 17 and 26 of the Planning Act. As set out in subsections 17(36.5) and 17(38.1) 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.