Pre-consultation with the Township Planning and Development Department is required before submitting a planning application. The pre-consultation process allows you to submit your proposal and will allow Township staff to identify what approvals are required, provide an overview of the process, provide preliminary comments about the viability of your proposal, and advise you what plans, and studies are required to support an application. Please see the Pre-consultation calendar for a list of submission dates and review timelines.
Based on the information provided, Planning Staff will provide you with a Pre-Consultation Summary and Checklist that will outline the items (plans and studies) that are required to initiate a formal application. Comments provided through the pre-consultation process are preliminary based on the concept plan provided and do not represent a decision or recommendation regarding an application. Participating in the pre-consultation process does not authorize the initiation of any construction or preparatory work on site.
Upon receipt of the application for pre-consultation and supporting information the package will be electronically circulated to a number of agencies and departments for comments. A comment summary will be compiled and returned to you electronically. If you have any questions about the comments, we would be happy to arrange a time to discuss your concerns and options.
Agencies that are circulated for review may include:
- Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority
- St. Lawrence Parks Commission
- United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
- Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
- Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
- Ministry of Transportation
- Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
- Fire department
- Planning department
- Operations department
Pre-consultation is mandatory for minor variance applications and recommended for:
Sign up for a pre-consultation meeting.