Neal DeRuyter

The Tribunal held a written hearing to consider a settlement proposal regarding appeals under the Planning Act for the failure of the County of Renfrew and the Town of Horton to make decisions on Official Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments.

The amendments sought to permit a proposed gravel pit at 432 Storyland Road.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement consistent with provincial policies and good planning.

The appeals were allowed and the amendments were approved.

The applicants appealed the non-decision of the County of Wellington and Township of Puslinch regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to facilitate the expansion of a sand and gravel pit.

The parties reached a settlement.

Based on the uncontested planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised applications consistent with provincial policies and local plans.

The appeals were allowed and the amendments approved.

Capital Paving Inc. appealed the Township of Woolwich's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a new sand and gravel pit.

The applicant also appealed the related Aggregate Resources Act licence application.

The parties reached a settlement.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the applications consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with local Official Plans.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals, approved the planning instruments, and directed the issuance of the aggregate licence.