The applicant brought a motion to dismiss an appeal of a conditionally approved Development Permit that would allow the conversion of a barn into a commercial wedding venue.
The applicant argued the appeal failed to disclose a planning justification under s. 25(8.1)(a) of the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act.
The Hearing Officers dismissed the motion, finding that the appellant's concerns regarding noise and land use compatibility constituted valid planning justifications that should be tested at a full hearing.
