Appeal of development permit refusal dismissed as proposed lot severances conflict with Niagara Escarpment Plan.
The appellant appealed the Niagara Escarpment Commission's refusal of a development permit to sever an existing lot into three additional lots and retain one lot for residential development.
The subject property is located in a prime agricultural and specialty crop area within the Escarpment Protection Area.
The Hearing Office found that the proposal conflicted with the lot creation policies of the Niagara Escarpment Plan, as the original township lot had already been severed beyond permitted limits.
The proposal was also found to be inconsistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and did not conform to the Town and Region Official Plans regarding density, lot size, and agricultural protection.
The appeal was dismissed.
OLTOntario Land TribunalApr 14, 2026
