Olive Westbrook - New - Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place

The application would create one new lot, on the Montreal River for resource-based recreational purposes. The proposed severed lot would be approximately 1.6 hectares with 38 metres of water frontage and 121 metres of frontage on Highway 65. The land is currently vacant with a seasonal dwelling proposed. Access will be from the existing entrance from Highway 65.

The proposed retained lot would be approximately 3 hectares in size, irregular in shape, with 163 metres of water frontage and 223 metres of frontage on Highway 65. It contains a seasonal dwelling, 3 small ‘cabins’ and is currently used for resource-based recreational purposes. It is proposed to be accessed through a new entrance from Highway 65.

No new buildings or structures are proposed as a result of this application.

The application will be reviewed for consistency with the environmental policies of the Provincial Policy Statement (e.g. natural heritage, water quality protection). Public comments received or concerns identified will be considered in the review to determine whether the application is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and whether it would have any significant impact on the environment. If you have any questions, or would like to submit comments, please do so either online (below), by letter or phone to the contact person listed. Please submit your comment during the 30-day public consultation period and reference the Environmental Registry Number # 025-0123.

Your personal information may be used in the decision-making process on this proposal, and it may be used to contact you if clarification of your comment is required. It may be shared (along with your comment) with other Ontario ministries for use in the decision-making process. Questions about this collection should be directed to the contact listed.

If a person or public body that wishes to file an appeal in respect of the proposed consent does not submit written comments to the Minister before the Minister gives or refuses to give a provisional consent (e.g., during the public consultation period), the Ontario Land Tribunal may dismiss the appeal. Appeal of a decision of the Minister in respect of this consent may be made by any person or public body not later than 20 days after notice of the decision is given. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Minister in respect of the proposed consent, you must make a written request to the Minister at the contact address.

As required under the Planning Act, a public notice for the application will also be posted in the local newspaper in English and French.