Appeal dismissed; development permit for on-farm event venue confirmed based on parties' settlement.
The appellants appealed the Niagara Escarpment Commission's decision to grant a conditional development permit for an on-farm diversified use (an event venue) on agricultural lands.
The parties reached a settlement and submitted agreed-upon terms and conditions.
Relying on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Hearing Officer found the proposed use, subject to the agreed conditions, was consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and conformed to the Niagara Escarpment Plan.
The appeal was dismissed and the permit was confirmed with the additional conditions.
OLTOntario Land TribunalMay 22, 2025
