The applicant appealed the Town of Caledon's failure to adopt an Official Plan Amendment and the Niagara Escarpment Commission's refusal of development permits to allow a new gravel pit operation.
The Ministry of Natural Resources also referred the applicant's Aggregate Resources Act licence application to the Tribunal.
Prior to the hearing, the applicant reached a settlement with the Town, the Commission, and a neighbouring landowner, resulting in revised site plans and conditions that addressed concerns regarding water, natural heritage, noise, and air quality.
The Tribunal accepted the uncontested planning evidence that the revised proposal represents good land use planning, meets all legislative tests, and adequately mitigates potential impacts.
The Tribunal approved the Official Plan Amendment, directed the issuance of the aggregate licence, and recommended approval of the Niagara Escarpment Plan amendment and development permits, subject to an interim order pending confirmation of adequate Indigenous consultation.