This consultation was open from:
February 27, 2026
to March 29, 2026
Decision summary
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent was granted on June 4, 2026, in respect of Application 58-C-253056 for a new lot in the unincorporated Township of Fowler, District of Thunder Bay. The last day this decision can be appealed is June 24, 2026. This application is for Lot 1 of 2.
Location details
Site location details
The subject lands have lake frontage on One Island Lake and are accessed via a private road that branches off Tuomi Road. The subject lands are located approximately 30 kilometres northwest of the City of Thunder Bay municipal boundary in the unincorporated Township of Fowler.
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The location pin reflects the approximate area where environmental activity is taking place.
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2399856 Ontario Ltd.
890 Alloy Place
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7B 6E6
Canada
Decision details
The application for consent 58-C-253056 was draft approved on June 4, 2026 subject to conditions.
The application was reviewed for consistency with the environmental policies of the Provincial Planning Statement (e.g. natural heritage, water quality protection). Three public comments were received for this application.
Conditions include a registered plan of survey, a consent agreement registered on title addressing best practices for shoreline development, and future development, and inspection from the local health unit.
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 June 24, 2026.
Effects of consultation
Overall, 3 unique public comments were received via email or the ERO. Some of the concerns will be addressed through conditions such as access and impacts to water quality, whereas other comments aren't in the scope of this application.
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 June 4, 2026 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
2399856 Ontario Ltd.
890 Alloy Place
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7B 6E6
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
Proposed application 58-C-253056 is for the creation of one (1) of two (2) new lots.
The proposed new lot will have approximately 90 metres of frontage, 496 metres of depth, and an area of 4.60 hectares. There is an existing cottage and garage. This lot is serviced by a septic system and lake water. It is used for resource-based recreational purposes. No other changes are proposed.
The effect of this application is to create one of two new lots with existing development and resource-based recreational use to address the on the ground development and provide clear title to each individual owner.
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
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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 February 27, 2026
to March 29, 2026
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Chelsea Flegel
435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
Comments received
Through the registry
1By email
2By mail
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