S. Gopikrishna

In an appeal under the Planning Act, the Toronto Local Appeal Body issued an interim decision regarding the scheduling of the remainder of the hearing.

Following the completion of witness examinations, the parties agreed to proceed with oral arguments on the next scheduled date.

Despite a representative's scheduling conflict, the Tribunal declined to alter the start time, emphasizing the need to complete the proceeding without further delay.

The Tribunal ordered the hearing to resume at 9:30 AM and directed the parties to submit their authorities in advance.

The appellant appealed a Committee of Adjustment decision refusing minor variances for additions to an existing house.

Over a 16-month period, the appellant failed to submit updated plans, elevations, or witness statements, missing multiple deadlines set by the Tribunal.

The City brought a motion to dismiss the appeal without a hearing.

The Tribunal granted the motion, finding that the appellant had not established a land use planning case and had failed to meaningfully progress the appeal.

The Toronto Local Appeal Body issued an interim decision regarding an appeal of a minor variance application.

Following an initial hearing day, the TLAB directed the applicants to provide updated sun and shadow studies and further planning justification.

The TLAB acknowledged receipt of these materials and directed the parties to provide their availability to schedule up to two additional hearing days to complete the evidentiary phase of the proceeding.

The appellant appealed a consent decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body.

Following an adjournment, the TLAB ordered the applicants to provide specific information regarding their intentions for the property, including whether they would proceed with a severance or build a single house, along with relevant plans and availability for a hearing.

When the applicants failed to communicate, the TLAB issued an interim order requiring them to provide the requested information and hearing dates by February 23, 2023.

The TLAB warned that failure to comply would result in a show cause notice as to why the appeal should not be dismissed for delay.

The appellant appealed a minor variance decision regarding the property at 6 Benstrow Ave.

Following a hearing, the Toronto Local Appeal Body issued an interim decision requiring the applicants to submit a new zoning notice, updated plans and elevations, and a permit from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

When the applicants failed to provide the documents or an update by the expected date, the Tribunal issued a further interim order directing the applicants to provide a status update by February 22, 2023.

The Tribunal warned that failure to comply would result in a show cause notice as to why the appeal should not be dismissed.

The Toronto Local Appeal Body held a videoconference to discuss scheduling for an appeal regarding a property in Toronto.

The panel member inadvertently omitted to provide a deadline for the parties to submit their availability for the hearing.

This interim decision sets the deadline for February 20, 2023, for parties to provide their availability to the tribunal.