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Consent to sever surplus farm dwelling refused because the historic dwelling had already been demolished.
The Applicant sought to sever a 0.4-hectare parcel from a 19.8-hectare agricultural property to construct a new dwelling on the site of a historic farm dwelling demolished in 2005.
The municipal Committee of Adjustment approved the consent application as a surplus farm dwelling severance due to farm consolidation.
The County appealed the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
The Tribunal allowed the appeal and refused provisional consent, finding that the Provincial Planning Statement and applicable official plans strictly require an existing habitable dwelling on the property to qualify for a surplus farm dwelling severance.
Because the historic dwelling no longer existed, the application was effectively for the creation of a new residential lot in a prime agricultural area, which is prohibited.
Compliance date for fire alarm repairs extended to September 15, 2025, balancing safety and repair delays.
The appellant property owner appealed a Fire Marshal Review Decision regarding an Inspection Order that required repairs to a building's fire alarm system.
The appellant did not dispute the required repairs but sought an extension of the compliance date to December 31, 2025, citing delays in obtaining specialized parts and skilled trades.
The Fire Safety Commission found the appellant made reasonable attempts to comply but determined that a delay to the end of the year would unnecessarily compromise fire safety.
The Commission granted a shorter extension to September 15, 2025.
Ontario Land Tribunal schedules hearing for appeal of consent to sever agricultural land.
The County of Middlesex appealed the approval of a consent to sever application by the Committee of Adjustment for the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc.
The application sought to sever approximately one acre of farmland from a 49-acre parcel.
The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference, confirmed the parties' awareness of mediation, and scheduled a hearing for October 1, 2025.
