Appeals allowed and planning amendments approved to permit a two-storey Buddhist temple following a settlement.
The appellant appealed the Town's failure to adopt an Official Plan Amendment and its refusal or neglect to make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the development of a two-storey Buddhist temple.
The parties reached a settlement and presented a revised proposal with increased parking and a redesigned building.
Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, York Region Official Plan, and local planning documents.
The appeals were allowed and the amendments approved.
OLTOntario Land TribunalNov 27, 2025
