Update Announcement
This decision notice has been updated on July 3, 2025, to advise the public of a change of conditions of provisional consent. The Notice of Change is attached and the list of non-standard conditions listed here has been updated, accordingly.
This consultation was open from:
January 22, 2025
to February 21, 2025
Decision summary
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent was granted on May 26, 2025 in respect of Application 60-C-249776 for a lot addition on lands described as PIN 42150-3047 on Poplar Bay, Lake of the Woods, unincorporated territory, District of Kenora. A Notice of Change, dated July 3, 2025, has amended the list of conditions.
Location details
Site location details
The subject lands are located in the unincorporated territory of Lake of the Woods on Poplar Bay, approximately 7 kilometres southwest of the municipal boundary of the City of Kenora. Access to the subject land is by water access only.
Site location map
The location pin reflects the approximate area where environmental activity is taking place.
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Gordon, Mona, and Aaron Brown
PO Box 160
Sperling,
MB
R0G 2M0
Canada
Decision details
On July 3, 2025, major changes are being made to the May 26, 2025 decision as follows:
- Condition 1 is amended to clearly identify the lands that are proposed to be severed and the lands that they will be added to.
- Condition 3 and 4 are added to ensure that consolidation of the severed lands with the existing lots on a plan of subdivision occurs.
- The provisional Consent will now lapse two years from the date of this Notice. 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 July 23, 2025.
The application was reviewed for consistency with the environmental policies of the Provincial Planning Statement (e.g. natural heritage, water quality protection). No public comments were receivedfor this application.
Original conditions include a registered plan of survey.
The decision to approve the consent is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement once conditions are met. This decision will not have a significant impact on the environment.
The applicants have 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 July 23, 2025.
Supporting materials
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435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
How to Appeal
This instrument decision can be appealed. You have 20 days from May 26, 2025 to begin the appeal process.
Carefully review the information below to learn more about the appeal process.
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This instrument decision can be appealed under the Planning Act and the Environmental Bill of Rights.
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Appeal Rights under the Planning Act
You can appeal all or part of this instrument to the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) by submitting a notice of appeal to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. You have 20 days to begin the appeal process.
Who can appeal
Other than the applicant, only a "specified person" or "public body", as defined in s. 1(1) of the Planning Act, has the ability to appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
Notice of appeal
Your notice of appeal must include:
- the reasons for your appeal
- the appeal fee, payable by certified cheque or money order to the Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario
Note: appeal fees and options for reductions are outlined in the Ontario Land Tribunal's fee chart
Mail your notice of appeal
Send your notice of appeal to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing via the ‘issuing authority’ contact listed below.
AND
Send a copy of your notice of appeal to the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks. You can provide notice by email at minister.mecp@ontario.ca or by mail at:
College Park
5th Floor, 777 Bay Street
Toronto, ON
M7A 2J3
Gordon, Mona, and Aaron Brown
PO Box 160
Sperling,
MB
R0G 2M0
Canada
Registrar, Ontario Land Tribunal
655 Bay Street, Suite 1500
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 1E5
(416) 212-6349
(866) 448-2248
OLT.Registrar@ontario.ca
About the Ontario Land Tribunal
There is an additional “leave to appeal” right under the Environmental Bill of Rights. This appeal must be commenced within 15 days of the notice of decision being posted on the Environmental Registry (ero.ontario.ca). For more information about this appeal method, refer to the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993, or https://www.ontario.ca/page/environmental-bill-rights.
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This is not legal advice. Please refer to the Environmental Bill of Rights for exact legal requirements. Consult a lawyer if you need help with the appeal process.
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Contact
Chelsea Flegel
435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
Original proposal
Proposal details
The purpose of application 60-C-249776 is to sever the existing shoreline allowance after an inadvertent merger, on the property described as PIN 42150-3047; Parts 4 & 5 on 23R-11859, on the Lake of the Woods in the District of Kenora and add to their respective upland properties, Lots 6 & 7, 23M-797 (PINS 42150-1729 and 42150-1730).
This application would sever approximately 0.08 hectares of shoreline allowance to be consolidated with the adjacent Lot 6 to the south. The retained lot would be approximately 0.08 hectares and is proposed to be consolidated with the adjacent Lot 7 to the south. There are existing docks located in front of Lot 6 and 7. There is no servicing, as these lots are shoreline reserves only. Lots 6 & 7 are used for resource based recreational use.
Other Information
During the public consultation period, the government contact may also be reached at 1-807-630-8442 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, Monday to Friday.
Pursuant to Planning Act requirements, a public notice will be published in a local paper.
Supporting materials
View materials in person
Some supporting materials may not be available online. If this is the case, you can request to view the materials in person.
Get in touch with the office listed below to find out if materials are available.
435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
Comment
Commenting is now closed.
This consultation was open from January 22, 2025
to February 21, 2025
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Chelsea Flegel
435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
Comments received
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