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The applicants appealed the Municipality of Shuniah's refusal of an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, and its failure to make a decision on Consent applications, to permit the creation of two new lots and the development of a wellness retreat centre.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals, finding that the proposed development has regard for provincial interests, is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and conforms to the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario and the municipal Official Plan.

The Tribunal was satisfied that the proposed use is compatible with the surrounding rural and shoreline residential area and that environmental features would be appropriately protected through a 30-metre buffer.

The appellants appealed the approval of an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment that permitted the redevelopment of lands for an open pit gold mine operation.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement that included minor amendments to the Zoning By-law to adjust the boundary of the Mining Zone and its associated buffer.

Based on uncontested expert planning and surveying evidence, the Tribunal found the amended by-law consistent with provincial policy and good planning.

The Tribunal allowed the zoning appeal in part to implement the settlement and dismissed the official plan appeal on consent.