Allison Hamlin

The National Capital Commission appealed the City of Ottawa's refusal of an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the development of a diplomatic precinct and federal park.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found that the proposed amendments had regard to matters of provincial interest, were consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and conformed to the applicable Official Plans.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal and approved the amendments.