Cheryl Tansony

The appellant appealed the Niagara Escarpment Commission's decision to issue a development permit to the applicant for the construction of a single dwelling and attached garage on a property located partly within an Escarpment Protection Area and an Escarpment Natural Area.

The appellant raised concerns regarding drainage, sewage disposal, and exterior lighting impacts.

The Hearing Office found that the proposed development conforms with the Niagara Escarpment Plan and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, as it satisfies development criteria and would not negatively impact natural heritage features.

The appeal was dismissed and the Commission's decision to conditionally approve the permit was confirmed.

The appellant appealed the Niagara Escarpment Commission's conditional approval of a development permit for a second-storey addition on a neighbouring property.

The appellant argued the applicants contravened conditions and by-laws by removing mature trees, negatively impacting his privacy.

The Tribunal found that the boundary trees were removed prior to the applicants' ownership, and the other trees were exempt from requiring a permit due to safety hazards.

The Tribunal also accepted expert evidence that the Commission is only required to consider visual impacts from public vantage points, not private properties.

The appeal was dismissed and the Commission's decision confirmed.