The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing appealed the County of Perth's adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 193, which sought to allow the creation of five non-farm residential lots in a prime agricultural area.
The Tribunal found that the amendment was inconsistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, as the existing dwellings were not rendered surplus as a result of farm consolidation.
Relying on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal allowed the appeal and refused to approve the amendment.
