Minor variance appeal dismissed; proposed additional storey and density found not minor in nature.
The applicant appealed the refusal of minor variances to permit changes to an approved development, including an additional storey and increased commercial floor space.
The Tribunal applied the four-part test under s. 45(1) of the Planning Act, focusing on whether the variances were minor in nature.
Preferring the Township's holistic approach, the Tribunal found that the requested variances would cause stark differences in building design, disturb the character of the development, and result in a building that feels noticeably out of place.
The appeal was dismissed and the variances were not authorized.
OLTOntario Land TribunalMay 15, 2026
