Consent and minor variance for infill lot in heritage district approved on appeal.
The applicants appealed the refusal of their consent and minor variance applications by the Town of Cobourg Committee of Adjustment.
The applications sought to sever a residential lot in the West Heritage Conservation District to create a new infill lot and to permit a reduced lot frontage for the new lot.
The Tribunal allowed the appeals, finding that the proposed severance had regard to the criteria in s. 51(24) of the Planning Act and that the minor variance met the four tests under s. 45(1).
The Tribunal accepted uncontroverted expert evidence that the proposal was consistent with provincial policies, conformed to the official plans and heritage guidelines, and would not adversely impact the cultural heritage value of the district.
OLTOntario Land TribunalJun 24, 2021
