Appeals allowed and development amendments refused because a complete Environmental Impact Study was not conducted.
The Appellants appealed the Town of Petrolia's adoption of an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment that would permit residential development within a 10-hectare significant woodlot.
The Tribunal found that the Applicant's forestry and species at risk studies did not constitute a complete Environmental Impact Study (EIS) as required by the Provincial Policy Statement, County Official Plan, and Town Official Plan.
The Tribunal allowed the appeals and refused the amendments, concluding that a full EIS demonstrating no negative impacts on natural features or ecological functions is required before development can be considered.
OLTOntario Land TribunalJul 14, 2022
