D. Chipman is a member at the Ontario Land Tribunal with 240 decisions on record from 2021 to 2026. Key areas include other tribunals, administrative law, real estate law.

What tribunal does D. Chipman sit on?

D. Chipman sits on the Ontario Land Tribunal.

What areas of law does D. Chipman decide?

D. Chipman's most common areas include Other Tribunals (226 decisions), Administrative Law (136 decisions), Real Estate Law (77 decisions). D. Chipman has handled 240 decisions across 6 areas.

How many decisions has D. Chipman made?

D. Chipman has 240 decisions on record from 2021 to 2026.

Who frequently appears before D. Chipman?

Representatives who frequently appear before D. Chipman include B. Hurley, Meaghan McDermid, A. Biggart.

D. Chipman — MEMBER

280 Viewmount Limited Partnership v. Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 58396

Settlement for 38-storey mixed-use development approved in principle following City's failure to decide zoning application.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a mixed-use residential building.

Following successful mediation, the parties presented a settlement proposing a 38-storey building with various design revisions.

Based on uncontradicted planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement consistent with provincial and municipal policies, representing good planning.

The appeal was allowed in part, and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment was approved in principle, with the final order withheld pending satisfaction of several conditions.

OLTJun 9, 2026

Caivan (Stittsville) Inc. v. Ottawa (City), 2026 CanLII 55979

Tribunal issues procedural order and schedules merit hearing for consolidated Planning Act appeals.

A case management conference was held regarding appeals by Caivan (Stittsville) Inc. under the Planning Act for the City of Ottawa's failure to make decisions on official plan amendment, zoning by-law amendment, and draft plan of subdivision applications.

The Tribunal issued a procedural order, consolidated the appeals to be heard together, and scheduled a three-week merit hearing to commence in February 2027.

OLTJun 5, 2026

Credit Valley Residents Association et al. v. Brampton (City), 2026 CanLII 55963

Tribunal issues procedural order and consolidates related planning appeals for a single merit hearing.

The Tribunal held a Case Management Conference concerning multiple appeals related to Official Plan Amendments and a Zoning By-law Amendment in the City of Brampton.

On consent of the parties, the Tribunal approved a Procedural Order and Issues List to govern the upcoming merit hearing.

The Tribunal also ordered that the four related appeals be consolidated and heard together in a single 12-day video hearing scheduled to commence in September 2026.

OLTJun 1, 2026

Russell Pines Property Corp. v. Halton Hills (Town), 2026 CanLII 46857

Tribunal schedules second CMC and 14-day hearing for zoning and subdivision appeals.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by the applicant against the municipality's failure to make a decision on applications for a Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision.

The Tribunal scheduled a second Case Management Conference for November 17, 2026, and a 14-day hearing on the merits for January 2027.

The parties were directed to submit a finalized Procedural Order and Issues List.

OLTMay 15, 2026

4949 Bathurst GP Limited v. Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 46881

Motion to adjourn denied; moving party failed to proactively address witness unavailability.

The City of Toronto brought a motion to adjourn a scheduled 5-day merit hearing regarding a zoning by-law amendment appeal.

The City argued that its planning witness was on medical leave and its urban design witness was on approved vacation.

The Tribunal dismissed the motion, finding that the City had sufficient notice of the witnesses' unavailability to arrange for alternatives or raise the issue earlier.

The Tribunal held that granting the adjournment would unfairly prejudice the appellant through delay and additional costs, and ordered the hearing to proceed as scheduled.

OLTMay 14, 2026

Signature Hill Corporation v Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 41027

Tribunal approves in principle OPA and ZBLA for a 40-storey residential building following a settlement.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate a 40-storey residential building.

Following a settlement hearing, the Tribunal accepted uncontradicted planning evidence that the proposed amendments conform to applicable provincial and municipal policies.

The appeals were allowed in part, with the amendments approved in principle and the final order withheld pending the fulfillment of several conditions, including servicing, transportation, and tenant relocation requirements.

OLTApr 27, 2026

Fengate CCC Holdings LP v. Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 38536

Final order issued amending zoning by-law after conditions cleared for mixed-use development.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on applications for a zoning by-law amendment and plan of subdivision to permit a mixed-use community.

Following a previous decision that withheld the final order pending the fulfillment of conditions, the Tribunal received confirmation that the conditions were cleared to the City's satisfaction.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal and amended Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 to permit the development.

OLTApr 20, 2026

Claridge Homes (Leitrim Land East) Inc. v. Ottawa (City), 2026 CanLII 33051

Tribunal scheduled a 10-day merit hearing and directed parties to coordinate on consolidating common urban boundary expansion issues.

The applicant appealed the City of Ottawa's failure to make a decision on an application for an Official Plan Amendment to redesignate the Leitrim Expansion Lands to 'Category 1-Future Neighbourhood Overlay', which would expand the urban boundary.

At the first Case Management Conference, the applicant requested that common issues across multiple urban boundary expansion appeals be consolidated into a single issues list and merit hearing.

The Tribunal agreed this would be expeditious but directed the applicant to work with the Case Coordinator to set a further CMC to discuss a Procedural Order and Issues List for the common issues.

A 10-day merit hearing was scheduled for January 2027.

OLTApr 9, 2026

The Trident Members Inc. v. Hastings (County), 2026 CanLII 28963

Third Case Management Conference scheduled to allow parties time to finalize settlement discussions.

The Tribunal convened a second Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by the applicant against the County's amendment to the conditions of approval for a draft plan of subdivision.

The parties reported active settlement discussions and requested a third CMC to allow sufficient time to resolve outstanding issues.

The Tribunal scheduled a third CMC for May 25, 2026, and directed the parties to provide a revised Procedural Order and Issues List if a settlement is not reached.

OLTMar 26, 2026

Inaria Burlington Inc. v. Burlington (City), 2026 CanLII 28948

Case Management Conference adjourned sine die pending completion of environmental assessment and hydrological modelling.

The appellant appealed the City's refusal of an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 28-storey mixed-use building.

At a Case Management Conference, the parties requested an adjournment sine die because an Environmental Assessment for Lower Rambo Creek and new hydrological modelling by Conservation Halton were still underway and would directly impact the subject property.

The Tribunal granted the adjournment on consent and directed the parties to provide a written status update by the end of 2026.

OLTMar 23, 2026

4949 Bathurst GP Limited v. Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 16829

Tribunal schedules five-day merit hearing for zoning by-law amendment appeal.

The Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by the applicant against the City's passing of a Zoning By-law Amendment that reduced the height, density, and residential gross floor area of a proposed 39-storey mixed-use building.

The Tribunal directed the parties to finalize the Procedural Order and Issues List and scheduled a five-day hearing on the merits to commence by video conference.

OLTFeb 24, 2026

The Trident Members Inc. v. Hastings (County), 2026 CanLII 16286

Adjournment of merit hearing granted on consent to allow new counsel to prepare and discuss settlement.

The Tribunal convened a Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by The Trident Members Inc. against the County of Hastings' amendment to conditions of approval for a draft plan of subdivision.

The appellant requested a four-week adjournment on consent to allow newly retained counsel to prepare and to continue settlement discussions.

The Tribunal granted the adjournment, scheduled a second Case Management Conference, and granted participant status to a local resident.

OLTFeb 19, 2026

Michael v. Brampton (City), 2026 CanLII 12518

Minor variance for driveway widening to accommodate additional residential units authorized on consent.

The applicant appealed the City of Brampton Committee of Adjustment's denial of a minor variance to permit an increased driveway width.

The variance was sought to accommodate a third parking space required for two proposed additional residential units.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal and authorized the variance, finding that the amended application was minor and that the settlement proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and represented good planning.

OLTFeb 10, 2026

Bayview Ridge Residences Inc. v. Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 4985

Tribunal approves settlement for 50-unit townhouse development, withholding final order pending engineering and demolition conditions.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment application to facilitate a 50-unit townhouse development.

The parties reached a settlement and presented revised planning instruments to the Tribunal.

Relying on uncontradicted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and in conformity with the City's Official Plan.

The appeal was allowed in part, and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment was approved in principle, with the final order withheld pending the satisfaction of several conditions, including the submission of finalized engineering reports and a rental housing demolition application.

OLTJan 22, 2026

Mariposa Woods Inc. et al. v. Kawartha Lakes (City), 2026 CanLII 3356

Tribunal approves site-specific zoning by-law amendments recognizing existing rural recreational uses following settlement.

The Tribunal held a settlement hearing regarding appeals of the City of Kawartha Lakes' new Rural Zoning By-law.

The appellants, Flato and Mariposa, sought site-specific amendments to recognize existing uses such as cottages, marinas, and campgrounds, and to correct mapping errors.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the proposed amendments consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and in conformity with the Official Plan.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part, approving the settlements, and adjourned the remaining unresolved portions of the Flato appeal.

OLTJan 13, 2026

Eiram Development Ltd. v. Clarington (Municipality), 2026 CanLII 3344

Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for mixed-use development approved following satisfaction of conditions.

OLTJan 12, 2026

2723773 Ontario Limited v. Innisfil (Town), 2026 CanLII 1357

Appeal allowed and planning instruments approved on consent following settlement for townhouse and semi-detached development.

The applicant appealed the Town of Innisfil's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision to facilitate a townhouse development.

Following a Tribunal-led mediation, the parties reached a settlement for a revised proposal including 16 semi-detached units and 60 townhouse units.

Based on the uncontradicted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised instruments consistent with provincial policies and local official plans.

The appeal was allowed and the planning instruments were approved.

OLTJan 9, 2026

11 Pleasant Boulevard East Ltd. v. Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 1362

Tribunal approves settlement for 18-storey residential development in St. Clair major transit station area.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a residential building at 11 Pleasant Boulevard.

The parties reached a settlement for an 18-storey, 89-unit transit-oriented development within the St. Clair Protected Major Transit Station Area.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement proposal consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and in conformity with the Official Plan.

The appeal was allowed in part, with the final order withheld pending the fulfillment of technical conditions.

OLTJan 9, 2026

Cachet Homes (Victoria) Inc. v. Woolwich (Township), 2025 CanLII 135385

Motions for party status granted in appeal of interim control by-law.

Thomasfield Homes Limited and Madison brought motions for party status in an appeal by Cachet Homes against the Township of Woolwich's Interim Control By-law (ICBL).

The ICBL prohibited development within unallocated greenfield residential lands in Breslau for up to one year to allow the Township to complete a staging of development study.

The Tribunal applied the 'Oakville Factors' and found that both moving parties had direct interests in the outcome of the appeal and that their participation would serve the public interest.

The motions were granted, adding them as parties on the limited basis that the issues for the hearing be strictly restricted to the appeal of the ICBL.

OLTDec 22, 2025

RCG Upper James Hamilton Inc. et al. v. Hamilton (City), 2025 CanLII 130909

Tribunal corrects typographical error in reference number of previous decision.

OLTDec 12, 2025

280 Viewmount Limited Partnership v. Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 58396

Caivan (Stittsville) Inc. v. Ottawa (City), 2026 CanLII 55979

Credit Valley Residents Association et al. v. Brampton (City), 2026 CanLII 55963

Russell Pines Property Corp. v. Halton Hills (Town), 2026 CanLII 46857

4949 Bathurst GP Limited v. Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 46881

Signature Hill Corporation v Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 41027

Fengate CCC Holdings LP v. Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 38536

Claridge Homes (Leitrim Land East) Inc. v. Ottawa (City), 2026 CanLII 33051

The Trident Members Inc. v. Hastings (County), 2026 CanLII 28963

Inaria Burlington Inc. v. Burlington (City), 2026 CanLII 28948

4949 Bathurst GP Limited v. Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 16829

The Trident Members Inc. v. Hastings (County), 2026 CanLII 16286

Michael v. Brampton (City), 2026 CanLII 12518

Bayview Ridge Residences Inc. v. Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 4985

Mariposa Woods Inc. et al. v. Kawartha Lakes (City), 2026 CanLII 3356

Eiram Development Ltd. v. Clarington (Municipality), 2026 CanLII 3344

2723773 Ontario Limited v. Innisfil (Town), 2026 CanLII 1357

11 Pleasant Boulevard East Ltd. v. Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 1362

Cachet Homes (Victoria) Inc. v. Woolwich (Township), 2025 CanLII 135385

RCG Upper James Hamilton Inc. et al. v. Hamilton (City), 2025 CanLII 130909

for 11034936 Canada Inc. (“Brigil”)

for 11034936 Canada Inc. (Brigil)

for 11034936 Canada Inc., Sisters of Charity of Ottawa, and SDLP 1887 Orleans Ltd.

for 1150 Centre Street GP Inc.

for 115 Saulter South LP

for 115 Saulter South OP

for 11 Pleasant Boulevard East Limited

for 12046906 Ontario Inc.

for 1334281 Ontario Limited

for 1415747 Ontario Inc. and Lyons Big Tub Resort Marina Ltd.

for 1415747 Ontario Inc. & Lyons Big Tub Resort Marina Ltd

for 146769 Ontario Inc.

for 1494282 Ontario Inc.

for 154775 Canada Inc.

for 154775 Canada Inc. (“Guibord”)

for 154775 Canada Inc. (Guibord)

for 1692695 Ontario Ltd.

for 1834489 Ontario Inc. and Settler’s Landing Estates Ltd.

for 1876427 Ontario Inc.

for 1956565 Ontario Inc.

for 2004085 Ontario Inc.

for 2014707 Ontario Limited and 2115881 Ontario Limited

for 2084311 Ontario Limited

for 2117969 Ontario Inc., 2431247 Ontario Ltd., Midvale Estates Limited

for 225311 Ontario Inc. and TRGKFH (Lakeside) Inc.

for 2278082 Ont. Inc. (James Dick Construction Ltd.)

for 2451681 Ontario Inc. and Greycan 6 Properties GP Inc.

for 2466571 Ontario Inc.

for 2486489 Ontario Inc. (formerly, 5507 River Development Inc.)

for 2596172 Ontario Inc. o/a Cosmopolitan Homes

for 2600546 Ontario Inc.

for 2628934 Ontario Inc.

for 2652508 Ontario Inc. (“MGM Developments”)

for 266 Viewmount Development Inc. and 274 Viewmount Development Inc.

for 2723773 Ontario Limited

for 280 Viewmount Limited Partnership

for 2864249 Ontario Inc.

for 300 and 328 Bayview Avenue

for 300 Bayview Ave. Ltd. & 1405768 Ont. Ltd.

for 300 Bayview Ave. Ltd. and 1405768 Ont. Ltd.

for 307 Lakeshore Boulevard East Limited

for 4158 to 4180 Kingston Road Inc. c/o North American Development Group

for 480 Steeles West Limited, 228 Steeles West Limited, 1163919 ONTARIO LIMITED, 1888836 ONTARIO LIMITED and 1211612 ONTARIO LIMITED

for 4949 Bathurst GP Limited

for 6 Dawes Danforth Inc.

for 72 Steeles Holding Limited and 7040 Yonge Holdings Limited

for 785343 Ontario Ltd. and I & M Pandolfo Holdings Inc.

for 9218 Yonge Street Inc.

for Activa Holdings Inc.

for an Appellant

for April Investments Limited, 527079 Ontario Limited, Trans County Development Corporation Limited

for Auto Complex Ltd.

for Bayview Ridge Residences Inc.

for Beach Road Villas Inc.

for BJL Properties Inc. and 47 Camden Inc.

for Block 41 Landowners Group

for Brad Billings

for Brass Rail Tavern (Toronto) Ltd. and 1209623 Ontario Limited

for Bridgewater Hospitality Inc. and The Pearle Hotel & Spa Inc.

for Brock Zents Development 2660-2670 Inc. and Brock Zents Developments 2680 Inc.