David Bronskill

The Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant against the City's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications within statutory timelines.

The applicant seeks to construct a mixed-use building with 25-storey and 36-storey towers.

The parties reported ongoing settlement discussions but requested a hearing be scheduled.

The Tribunal scheduled a 9-day video hearing to commence on March 2, 2027, and approved the Procedural Order and Issues List to govern the proceedings.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's refusal of a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 49-storey mixed-use building.

At a Case Management Conference, the Ontario Land Tribunal scheduled a 15-day hearing and directed the parties to submit a final Procedural Order and Issues List.

The Tribunal also advised the parties to consider mediation.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on official plan and zoning by-law amendment applications for a 48-storey residential building.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal granted party status to a neighbourhood association and participant status to several residents and a neighbouring property owner.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled to allow the City to hold a Council meeting.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on an application for an Official Plan Amendment within the statutory timeframe.

At the first Case Management Conference, the parties jointly requested that the matter be adjourned sine die as they were in active discussions and it was premature to schedule a merit hearing.

The Tribunal granted the request and adjourned the appeal sine die.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate a three-building development.

At the second Case Management Conference, the parties advised the Tribunal that a settlement had been reached.

The Tribunal scheduled a settlement hearing in writing and directed the parties to provide supporting affidavits and draft instruments.

The added party, Don Mills Residents Inc., and participants were given a deadline to provide their submissions.

The City of Burlington requested a review of a Tribunal decision that refused to dismiss an appeal of the new City Official Plan.

The original decision held that the appeal survived the sale of the subject property because it was 'tied to the land', and directed the City to contact the new owner.

The Tribunal Chair granted the request for review, finding that the original decision contained an error of law.

The Chair held that while Tribunal decisions regarding permitted land uses run with the land (in rem), the right to commence, maintain, or withdraw an appeal is a personal right (in personam).

The original decision was varied to dismiss the appeal without a hearing on the merits.

At a Case Management Conference regarding an appeal of the City of Toronto's refusal of a zoning by-law amendment for a 49-storey mixed-use development, the Ontario Land Tribunal considered requests for Party status.

The Tribunal granted Party status to three adjacent property owners—The Badminton and Racquet Club of Toronto, Allenby Gardens Home Corp., and Gerenby Investments Limited—finding they had direct interests in the appeal and their involvement would assist the Tribunal.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled.

The Tribunal convened a Case Management Conference for four distinct appeals relating to proposed expansions of the Fergus Urban Centre boundary in the Township of Centre Wellington.

The parties agreed to a phased hearing approach, with Phase 1 addressing overarching population forecasts and land needs assessments, and Phase 2 addressing site-specific issues.

The Tribunal ordered the appeals to be heard together for Phase 1 and granted party status to several requesting entities, including the appellants in each other's appeals, adjacent landowners, and the local school board.

A 14-day hearing was scheduled for Phase 1.

At the first Case Management Conference for an appeal regarding the City's failure to make a decision on a mixed-use development application, the Toronto Wholesale Produce Association and the Ontario Food Terminal Board requested party status.

The Tribunal granted party status to both entities, noting their direct interest in land use compatibility issues due to their proximity to the subject property.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled to allow the parties to discuss scoping issues and potential mediation.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Fergus South Inc. against the Township of Centre Wellington's failure to make decisions on official plan amendment, zoning by-law amendment, and draft plan of subdivision applications.

The applications propose a mixed-density residential development of up to 323 units.

The Tribunal granted party status to the Upper Grand District School Board, as an elementary school would be required if the applications are approved.

The parties expressed interest in mediation, and the Tribunal scheduled a second Case Management Conference for August 5, 2026, directing the parties to submit a draft Procedural Order and Issues List.

The applicant appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal after the Municipality of Chatham-Kent failed to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application to permit a 9-storey residential apartment building.

The Tribunal found that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conformed to the Official Plan, and represented good infill intensification.

Based on uncontroverted expert evidence regarding land use planning and traffic impacts, the Tribunal allowed the appeal and approved the zoning by-law amendment.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals against the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on applications for an official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment to permit a 31-storey purpose-built rental building.

The Tribunal granted party status to four associations and individuals, and participant status to ten individuals, on consent or without objection.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled to finalize the Procedural Order and Issues List.

The City of Brampton brought a motion for directions seeking approval of modifications to its new Official Plan to resolve multiple appeals.

The Tribunal found that the proposed modifications and unmodified policies had regard for matters of provincial interest, were consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and conformed to the Greenbelt Plan and the Region of Peel Official Plan.

The Tribunal granted the motion, approving the modifications and unmodified policies without prejudice to the remaining outstanding appeals.

This was the first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by 20 Leslie Street Inc. arising from the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on an Official Plan Amendment within the statutory timeline.

The Tribunal granted party status to Atura Power, a specified person operating an electric utility nearby, and participant status to a local resident concerned about shadowing and business impacts.

A nine-day hearing was scheduled for November 2026.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant for the City's failure to make decisions on Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan applications for a 49-storey residential tower.

The Tribunal granted party status to an adjacent landowner, Oulahen Team Realty Inc., but denied a party status request from two other individuals who failed to attend the hearing.

The Tribunal also consolidated the appeals and scheduled a 12-day hearing on the merits.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make decisions on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications for a proposed two-tower mixed-use development.

The parties reached a settlement proposing 29- and 39-storey towers connected by a shared podium, including residential units, retail space, and an on-site parkland dedication.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement proposal consistent with provincial and municipal policies, representing good planning and the public interest.

The appeals were allowed in part on an interim basis, with the final order withheld pending the satisfaction of several conditions.

The Tribunal convened a Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Sorbara/Tribute Brubacher Holdings Inc. against the Township of Centre Wellington for failing to make decisions on applications to amend the Official Plans to expand the Fergus Settlement Area.

The Tribunal deferred party status requests from other landowners to a second CMC scheduled for March 16, 2026, to coordinate the hearing process for all related appeals.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Livingston Realty Holdings Inc. concerning the City of Toronto's failure to make decisions on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for a proposed 35-storey residential building.

On consent of the statutory parties, the Tribunal granted party status to Scarboro Golf & Country Club and participant status to an adjacent resident.

The Tribunal scheduled a 10-day hearing for August 2026 and issued a Procedural Order to govern the proceedings.

The applicant appealed the failure of the Township of Centre Wellington and the County of Wellington to make decisions regarding applications for Official Plan Amendments to permit a settlement area boundary expansion.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal consolidated the two appeals on consent.

The Tribunal also granted participant status to the Upper Grand District School Board and a local resident, while deferring several party status requests to a future Case Management Conference to allow for further discussions among the parties.

This decision arises from the first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant against the municipality for failing to adopt an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for a 55-storey residential tower.

The Tribunal granted party status to Canadian National Railway Company and Curated North Inc. on consent.

Participant status was granted to two adjacent landowners/residents, but denied to a third individual who failed to provide sufficient information or attend the conference.

The Tribunal scheduled a 12-day merit hearing and a one-day motion hearing, and directed the filing of a finalized Procedural Order.