Mohammad Alam

The appellant appealed the County of Norfolk's approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment and the referral of an Aggregate Resources Act licence application for a proposed sand and gravel pit.

The appellant raised concerns regarding noise, dust, and truck traffic impacts on his adjacent residential property.

The Tribunal accepted the uncontroverted expert planning evidence that the applications met all provincial and municipal planning requirements, and that the proposed mitigation measures, including an enhanced berm and tree screening, would adequately address the appellant's concerns.

The Tribunal dismissed the appeal, upheld the Zoning By-law Amendment, and directed the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry to issue the aggregate licence.

The applicant appealed the municipality's failure to make a decision on applications for a Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a 160-unit residential development.

The parties reached a settlement prior to the hearing.

The Tribunal accepted uncontroverted expert planning evidence that the proposed instruments are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and conform to the applicable Official Plan.

The Tribunal approved the instruments but withheld its final order pending confirmation that the municipality has adopted and budgeted for a technical solution to address a lack of municipal water servicing capacity.