Peter Zuzek

The appellant appealed the Essex Region Conservation Authority's refusal to issue a development permit for the reconstruction of a residential structure located within flood and erosion hazard lands.

The Tribunal found that while the scope of the works constituted a reconstruction and therefore a 'development activity' requiring a permit under the Conservation Authorities Act, the permit should be issued.

The Tribunal determined that the works, which were primarily internal renovations within the existing footprint, would not create new hazards or aggravate existing ones, and were consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement.