Karen Bennett

The appellant appealed the Town of Caledon's Interim Control By-law (ICBL) and its subsequent extension, which temporarily prohibited new gravel pits and quarries on certain lands to allow the Town to review and update its aggregate resource policies.

The appellant, who sought to develop an aggregate operation on affected lands, argued the ICBL was unnecessary, improperly motivated to thwart its application, and failed to conform with provincial and municipal policies.

The Tribunal applied the four-part test for ICBLs and found that the Town strictly complied with section 38 of the Planning Act, substantiated a valid planning rationale for the policy review, ensured conformity with the Official Plan, and conducted the review fairly and expeditiously within the statutory timeframe.

The appeal was dismissed.

The appellants appealed the Town of Caledon's failure to make decisions on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendments, and Draft Plans of Subdivision for the Macville and Humber Station lands.

The parties reached a settlement and presented uncontroverted expert planning evidence in support.

The Tribunal approved the settlement instruments, finding they have regard to provincial interests, are consistent with the 2024 Provincial Policy Statement, and conform with the Town's Official Plan.

The applicant appealed the City of Burlington's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 9-storey mid-rise residential building with 38 units, which incorporates an existing heritage building.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals, finding that the proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan, and represents good land use planning by providing appropriate intensification within an Urban Growth Centre.

The Tribunal preferred the applicant's expert evidence on urban design and shadow impacts, concluding that the development is compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood.

The applicant appealed the Town of Orangeville's failure to make decisions on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision for a residential development.

The parties reached a settlement, and the Official Plan Amendment appeal was withdrawn.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal approved the Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision, finding they are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conform to applicable plans, and represent good planning in the public interest.