Appeals allowed and aggregate licence directed to issue for a 27-hectare gravel pit.
The applicant appealed the Township's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 27-hectare gravel pit.
The applicant also applied for a Class A licence under the Aggregate Resources Act, which was referred to the Tribunal due to outstanding objections.
The Tribunal heard uncontested expert evidence on land use planning, hydrogeology, agrology, and traffic engineering, which demonstrated that the proposed aggregate extraction operation is consistent with provincial policy, conforms to local official plans, and will not have adverse impacts on groundwater, natural heritage features, or traffic safety.
The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part, approved the planning instruments, and directed the Minister to issue the aggregate licence.
OLTOntario Land TribunalJul 23, 2021
