James Hitchon

The applicant appealed the County of Brant's refusal of a zoning by-law amendment and the Committee of Adjustment's failure to make a decision on a consent application to create a new rural residential lot.

The proposal required a reduction in the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) from an existing livestock barn.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the Growth Plan and County Official Plan.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part, granting provisional consent and amending the zoning by-law.

This was the second Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by the applicant from the municipality's refusal of a zoning by-law amendment application.

The Tribunal noted the withdrawal of party status by several individuals and the abandonment of a motion for property access.

Participant status was granted to two individuals, and a further Case Management Conference was scheduled for November 19, 2021.

The Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal from the County of Brant's refusal of a zoning by-law amendment application.

The amendment sought to vary the Minimum Distance Separation requirement to facilitate the creation of two new residential building lots.

The Tribunal granted party and participant status to several individuals on consent and scheduled a second Case Management Conference to finalize the Draft Procedural Order.