Tribunal approves Official Plan Amendment removing natural heritage overlays to facilitate residential development following settlement.
The appellant appealed the Urban Hamilton Official Plan regarding the application of Natural Heritage System policies to its site.
Following settlement discussions, the parties agreed to an Official Plan Amendment that removes the Natural Heritage System and Significant Woodlands overlays from a small portion of the site to facilitate a residential development, while protecting 1.15 hectares of woodland.
Based on uncontradicted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal approved the amendment, finding it consistent with provincial policies and representative of good planning.
OLTOntario Land TribunalOct 6, 2022
