Chad B. John-Baptiste

The Tribunal held a settlement hearing regarding appeals of the Municipality of Middlesex Centre's Official Plan Amendment No. 59.

Based on uncontested expert land use planning evidence, the Tribunal approved the settlement, finding that the proposed policy revisions regarding residential density and Special Policy Area #29-A are consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, conform to the County Official Plan, and represent good land use planning.

The appellant appealed the failure of the municipality and county to make decisions on a Zoning By-law Amendment and a Plan of Subdivision, as well as the passage of a comprehensive Zoning By-law.

At a settlement hearing, the Tribunal considered uncontroverted expert planning evidence supporting a proposed residential development of 522-714 units.

The Tribunal found the settlement proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the applicable official plans, representing good planning and the public interest.

The appeals were allowed in part to implement the settlement.