Colin Dougherty

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a procedural order to govern the proceedings for an appeal by Gallu Construction Inc. regarding the City of Vaughan's failure to adopt requested official plan and zoning by-law amendments.

The amendments seek to permit the development of five residential towers, a mid-rise office building, a public park, and privately owned publicly accessible spaces.

The order sets out the hearing dates, procedural deadlines, and the issues list for the 10-day hearing scheduled to commence on May 17, 2027.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a procedural order to govern the hearing of appeals by Kingsmoor Developments Inc. regarding the City of Vaughan's failure to make decisions on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan approval.

The applications seek to permit a development consisting of three mixed-use towers ranging in height from 32 to 38 storeys.

The order establishes the issues list, procedural dates, and the order of evidence for a 9-day video hearing scheduled to commence in February 2027.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a procedural order to govern the proceedings for an appeal regarding a proposed development consisting of three mixed-use towers in the City of Vaughan.

The order establishes the issues list, the order of evidence, and the procedural deadlines leading up to a 9-day hearing scheduled to commence on February 16, 2027.

The appellant appealed the City of Vaughan's adoption of Official Plan Amendment 139, raising concerns about land use compatibility with its existing industrial operations.

The parties reached a settlement that included updated policy language requiring land use compatibility studies, noise mitigation measures, and holding provisions until noise reports confirm appropriate designations.

Based on uncontradicted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the modified OPA consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 2024 and representative of good planning.

The appeal was allowed to approve the settlement.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a Procedural Order to govern the required procedures leading up to and including the hearing scheduled to commence on November 30, 2026, regarding appeals by 2371933 Ontario Inc. for the failure of the City of Vaughan to adopt requested Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for a proposed 42-storey and 45-storey mixed-use residential development.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals by PEM (Weston) Limited Partnership and PEM (Weston) GP Inc. for the City of Vaughan's failure to make decisions on Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications.

The Tribunal granted participant status to Kingsmoor Developments Inc. and approved the final Procedural Order and Issues List for the upcoming merit hearing scheduled for October 2026.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued an amending decision to correct a typographical error in its previous decision dated March 24, 2026.

Pursuant to Rule 24.4 of the Tribunal's Rules of Practice and Procedure, the Tribunal amended paragraph 12 of the decision to reflect the correct commencement date of the Phase 1 Transportation Hearing as August 10, 2026, rather than August 17, 2026.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued an amending decision to correct a typographical error in its March 24, 2026 decision.

Pursuant to Rule 24.4 of the Tribunal's Rules of Practice and Procedure, the commencement date for the Phase 1 Transportation Hearing was corrected from August 17, 2026, to August 10, 2026.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference to consider a Procedural Order and Issues List for a Phase 1 Transportation Hearing regarding multiple appeals in the Weston and Highway 7 Area.

The Tribunal granted participant status to three landowners and approved the Procedural Order and Issues List on consent of the parties.

This was a first Case Management Conference concerning appeals by the applicant against the City of Vaughan for failing to adopt an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment.

The proposed development consists of five high-rise residential towers, a mid-rise office building, a public park, and privately-owned publicly accessible spaces.

The Tribunal granted party status to an adjacent landowner and participant status to two other entities.

A 10-day merit hearing was scheduled to commence in May 2027, and directions were given for the submission of a Procedural Order and Issues List.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant against the municipality for failing to make decisions on Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan applications.

The applicant proposes a development consisting of three mixed-use towers.

On consent of the parties, the Tribunal scheduled a 9-day merit hearing to commence on February 16, 2027, and directed the submission of a draft Procedural Order and Issues List.

A second Case Management Conference was held regarding appeals by the applicant against the City of Vaughan for failing to make decisions on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications.

The applicant proposes two mixed-use residential buildings of 42 and 45 storeys.

The Tribunal granted participant status to Kingsmoor Developments Inc. and scheduled a 10-day merit hearing to commence on November 30, 2026.

The City of Vaughan brought a motion for directions seeking to adjourn the scheduled merit hearing for the PEM appeals and to schedule a consolidated Phase 1 Transportation Hearing to hear common transportation issues across multiple appeals (PEM, SKY, and Kingsmoor) within the Weston and Highway 7 Secondary Plan area.

The responding parties opposed the motion, arguing it would cause prejudice and delay, and that the City's Transportation Master Plan should not dictate site-specific densities.

The Tribunal granted the motion in part, ordering that the PEM, SKY, and Kingsmoor appeals be heard together for a Phase 1 Transportation Hearing to test the scope and applicability of the City's Transportation Master Plan.

The PEM merit hearing was adjourned and rescheduled.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a Procedural Order on consent of the parties to govern the proceedings for an appeal regarding an official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment in the City of Vaughan.

The hearing is scheduled for 10 days commencing September 14, 2026.

The applicant appealed the City of Vaughan's failure to make decisions on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Approval for a proposed mixed-use development.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal granted party status to an adjacent landowner and participant status to two others.

The Tribunal ordered that the scheduling of a merits hearing be held in abeyance pending the outcome of a related motion for direction regarding a potential consolidated transportation hearing.

The applicant appealed the City of Vaughan's failure to make decisions on its Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for a proposed mixed-use residential development.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal granted participant status to an adjacent landowner.

The Tribunal ordered the matter held in abeyance pending the outcome of an upcoming motion by the City to consolidate this appeal with other related appeals concerning the Weston 7 Secondary Plan area.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a procedural order to govern the upcoming hearing regarding appeals by PEM (Weston) Limited Partnership and PEM (Weston) GP Inc. against the City of Vaughan's failure to make decisions on applications for an official plan amendment, zoning by-law amendment, and draft plan of subdivision.

The applications seek to permit the development of two mixed-use residential and commercial buildings and one residential building.

The order sets out the schedule for the exchange of evidence, witness statements, and the hearing dates, and includes the finalized issues list.

The applicants appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on an Official Plan Amendment application to establish a Site and Area Specific Policy (SASP) for the redevelopment of the Centrepoint Mall site.

The parties reached a settlement agreement on a Revised SASP that will guide the future mixed-use redevelopment of the site, including new public streets, a central park, and high-density residential and commercial uses near a planned subway station.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the Revised SASP consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the Official Plan, and allowed the appeal in part to approve the policy.

The Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals of the City of Vaughan's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision.

The applications propose a development of two 45-storey mixed-use buildings and one 43-storey residential building.

The Tribunal scheduled a 12-day hearing commencing March 23, 2026, and directed the parties to submit a finalized Procedural Order.

The applicants appealed the City of Vaughan's refusal of their applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-Law Amendment, and Site Plan to facilitate a townhouse development.

At a Case Management Conference, the Tribunal granted participant status to two individuals and scheduled a second Case Management Conference at the joint request of the parties, who are engaged in settlement discussions.