Campground expansion appeals dismissed for failing to demonstrate no negative impacts on natural heritage features.
Skycroft Campground appealed the Township of South Frontenac's refusal of its Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a significant expansion of its campsites and cabins.
The Ontario Land Tribunal dismissed the appeals, finding that the applicant failed to demonstrate the proposed development would have no negative impacts on natural heritage features or their ecological functions.
The Tribunal found the Environmental Impact Study was improperly scoped and methodologically flawed, particularly regarding species at risk such as the Cerulean Warbler and Gray Ratsnake.
Furthermore, the scale of the proposed expansion did not conform to the density and waterfront amenity requirements of the Township's Official Plan.
OLTOntario Land TribunalApr 2, 2026
