Sonia Wise

The appellant appealed the City of London's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a mixed-use development on the Westmount Shopping Centre lands.

The parties reached a settlement to permit low, mid, and high-rise residential buildings alongside commercial uses.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement proposal represented good planning, was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and conformed to the City's Official Plan.

The appeal was allowed in part to implement the settlement.

The appellants appealed the City of London's adoption of the Masonville Secondary Plan.

The parties reached a settlement and proposed modifications to the Secondary Plan addressing parkland dedication, phased developments, and other site-specific matters for the appellants' commercial properties.

Based on the uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the modifications consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with The London Plan.

The Tribunal approved the modifications on consent.

The Unity Project for Relief of Homelessness appealed the City of London's approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment that permitted a 24-storey mixed-use development.

The appellant argued that the density bonusing agreement, which provided 13 affordable housing units in exchange for increased height and density, was insufficient and did not meet Official Plan targets.

The Tribunal dismissed the appeal, finding that the development was compatible with the surrounding area, optimized existing infrastructure, and that the negotiated affordable housing contribution advanced the public interest and conformed to the applicable planning policies.