Tribunal approves settlement reverting 1,350 hectares of prime agricultural land to its original designation.
The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing appealed the County's adoption of Official Plan Amendment 23, which redesignated prime agricultural lands to Major Open Space, permitting non-agricultural uses.
The parties reached a settlement to revert approximately 1,350 hectares back to the Agricultural Resource Lands designation and remove associated policy wording.
The Tribunal accepted expert planning evidence that the settlement modifications are consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement 2024, conform with the County Official Plan, and represent good planning.
The appeal was allowed in part to approve the amended OPA 23.
OLTOntario Land TribunalMay 8, 2025
