Don Given

The appellants requested a written rehearing to vary a previously approved Draft Plan of Subdivision, Draft Plan of Subdivision Conditions, and Zoning By-law Amendment due to unforeseen changes, including increased road widening and a new approach to preserving a heritage farmhouse.

The City of Brampton consented to the revisions.

Relying on uncontested land use planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised instruments represented good planning, maintained the original development principles, and were consistent with provincial and municipal policies.

The Tribunal approved the revised instruments and authorized the City to clear the draft plan conditions.

The applicants appealed the City of Brampton's failure to make a decision on applications for a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision to permit a residential development.

The parties reached a settlement that resolved concerns regarding land use compatibility with a nearby poultry processing facility and the preservation of a heritage farmhouse.

The Tribunal approved the settlement, finding that the proposed development, with an agreed 150-metre separation distance and warning clauses, represents good planning, is in the public interest, and satisfies all legislative requirements.

The applicant appealed the municipality's failure to make a decision on applications for a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for a residential development in the Hamlet of Claremont.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement.

Based on the uncontroverted expert land use planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conformed to the applicable official plans, and satisfied the criteria under the Planning Act.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part, amending the zoning by-law and approving the draft plan of subdivision subject to conditions.