Instrument type:
Approval of an amendment to the Niagara Escarpment Plan
ERO number
019-3571
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
April 27, 2021 - June 28, 2021 (62 days) Closed
Last updated
We did not approve an amendment to the Niagara Escarpment Plan for a site-specific policy exception to sever a dwelling subject of a Heritage Conservation easement Agreement.
The Minister has issued the Provincial Planning Statement, taking effect on October 20, 2024, to provide a streamlined province-wide land use planning policy framework that enables more housing to be built faster in a way that protects the environment, public health and safety and manages natural resources.
We are proposing changes to recreational fishing rules to provide clarity on when anglers can photograph, measure, and weigh fish before they are released.
January 10, 2022 - February 24, 2022 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry made changes to the regulation under the Aggregate Resources Act to manage the beneficial reuse of excess soil to facilitate rehabilitation at pits and quarries.
Instrument type:
Approval of a municipality’s official plan
ERO number
019-8387
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
April 25, 2024 - May 25, 2024 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
A decision was made on July 15, 2025, to approve, with modifications, the new Town of Cobalt Official Plan, as adopted by By-law 2024-01. The approved new Town of Cobalt Official Plan outlines a comprehensive framework of new and revised policies to guide growth and development.
Instrument type:
Approval of an amendment to the Niagara Escarpment Plan
ERO number
013-4952
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
March 22, 2019 - May 21, 2019 (60 days) Closed
Last updated
No decision was made on an amendment to the Niagara Escarpment Plan to add site specific policies to allow road improvements notwithstanding policies that require consideration of alternatives for development of infrastructure in wetlands, key natural heritage features and Escarpment Natural Areas.
October 23, 2025 - November 22, 2025 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The government has proposed legislative changes to the Planning Act through the proposed Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 to simplify, standardize and make more permissive municipal official plans so they are shorter, easier to understand, and more consistent across Ontario.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-1855
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
October 5, 2020 - November 4, 2020 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has issued an overall benefit permit to the Region of Peel for construction activities that will impact Redside Dace, which is a species at risk. The permit includes actions to benefit the species and minimize adverse effects, as well as monitoring and reporting requirements.
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing received a request for a Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator order from the Township of Springwater. The Ministry is seeking input on whether a Minister’s Zoning Order pursuant to clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act should be considered to address this request.
September 28, 2021 - November 12, 2021 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
Certificate of Property Use No. 3587-C62H9V for 1365 to 1375 Yonge Street, Toronto was issued to HCN (Rosehill) Property Inc. as part of their development plans for the site.
Instrument type:
Changes to the conditions of a licence to operate a pit or quarry
ERO number
019-8572
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
April 25, 2024 - May 25, 2024 (32 days) Closed
Last updated
Approval was granted for a licence amendment to allow OCL Custom Crushing and Quarrying Ltd. to increase the number of tonnes of aggregate to be removed annually for Licence No. 600421, operating in the City of Greater Sudbury, District of Sudbury.
December 22, 2021 - February 5, 2022 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
Certificate of Property Use No.7302-C9HHMP for 11, 17, 19 and 21 Yorkville Avenue, Toronto, was issued to 11 Yorkville Partners Inc. as part of their development plans for the site.