Appeal of conservation authority's refusal to permit residential development in a floodplain dismissed.
The appellant appealed the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's refusal to grant a permit for the construction of a single-family dwelling on a vacant lot located within a floodplain and riverine erosion hazard area.
The Tribunal found that the appellant failed to demonstrate that the proposed development would have no negative impact on the control of flooding and erosion under O Reg 166/06.
Furthermore, the Tribunal determined that the proposed development was inconsistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, as it would be located within a floodway and lacked safe access for vehicles and pedestrians during a flood event.
The Tribunal also found the proposal inconsistent with the conservation authority's internal policies prohibiting new development in flood hazards.
The appeal was dismissed.
OLTOntario Land TribunalMar 28, 2024
