Appeals dismissed; development permit for accessory greenhouse in Niagara Escarpment Protection Area confirmed.
The appellants appealed the Niagara Escarpment Commission's conditional approval of a development permit for a metal frame greenhouse on the applicant's property.
The appellants raised concerns regarding visual impact, lighting, traffic, and groundwater.
Relying on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Hearing Officer found that the proposed development is minor, does not conflict with the Niagara Escarpment Plan, and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.
The appeals were dismissed and the development permit was confirmed.
OLTOntario Land TribunalSep 6, 2022
