Brandon Henderson

The appellant appealed the Niagara Escarpment Commission's conditional approval of a development permit for a single dwelling.

The original application was for a larger dwelling, but the applicant had revised the proposal to a smaller dwelling.

Due to an administrative error, the Commission approved the larger dwelling.

On appeal, the parties agreed to modify the conditions of approval to reference the revised site plan for the smaller dwelling.

The Hearing Officer confirmed the decision with the revised conditions pursuant to s. 25(12.1) of the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act.

The appellant appealed the Niagara Escarpment Commission's refusal of a development permit application to sever a lot and construct a new dwelling for his extended family.

The subject property is designated Escarpment Protection Area under the Niagara Escarpment Plan.

The Hearing Officer accepted the uncontroverted expert planning evidence that the proposed severance exceeded permitted lot density provisions and did not conform to the lot creation policies of the Plan.

The appeal was dismissed and the refusal of the application was confirmed.

The appellant appealed the Niagara Escarpment Commission's conditional approval of a development permit for a new dwelling, raising concerns about well water supply in the area.

During a pre-hearing conference, the parties agreed to an additional condition requiring a qualified professional to demonstrate that the proposed well would adequately service the dwelling and meet Ontario Building Code requirements.

The Hearing Officer found that the revised condition addressed the appellant's concerns and confirmed the decision to issue the development permit with the added condition.

The Bruce Trail Conservancy applied for development permits to sever three lots and establish building footprints.

The Niagara Escarpment Commission conditionally approved the permits.

Several property owners appealed the decision.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement involving a minor modification to a property boundary to address concerns about a 'pinch point' on the Bruce Trail.

The Hearing Officer found the modification to be minor and confirmed the Commission's decision with the revised site plan.