OLT 2026

The appellants appealed the denial of a minor variance and the refusal of a development permit to replace an existing deck with a larger, engineered deck located at a 0m setback within a dynamic beach hazard area on Lake Huron.

The appellants argued that existing timber cribs mitigated the dynamic beach processes, making the development safe.

The Tribunal dismissed both appeals, finding that the proposal was not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2024, or local planning policies, which strictly prohibit new development in dynamic beach hazard areas regardless of existing shoreline protection.

The Tribunal convened a Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by The Trident Members Inc. against the County of Hastings' amendment to conditions of approval for a draft plan of subdivision.

The appellant requested a four-week adjournment on consent to allow newly retained counsel to prepare and to continue settlement discussions.

The Tribunal granted the adjournment, scheduled a second Case Management Conference, and granted participant status to a local resident.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a Procedural Order governing the required procedures leading up to and including the hearing scheduled to commence on November 30, 2026, regarding appeals by Stylux Bowmanville Inc. for a proposed development of 97 three-story townhouse units in the Municipality of Clarington.

The order includes the organization of the hearing, requirements before the hearing, a summary of dates, the list of parties and participants, the issues list, and the order of evidence.

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval application within the statutory timelines.

At a case management conference, the parties advised the Tribunal that a settlement had been reached in principle with the City and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority.

The Tribunal scheduled a settlement hearing for March 24, 2026, to review the settlement and draft planning instruments.

The applicant appealed the City of Ottawa Committee of Adjustment's refusal of consent and minor variance applications to sever a property and construct two semi-detached dwellings.

The City did not attend the hearing but provided a planning report supporting the applications subject to conditions.

The Tribunal heard expert planning evidence that the proposal represents appropriate low-rise intensification, is compatible with the neighbourhood, and meets the four tests under the Planning Act.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals and authorized the consent and variances subject to the City's recommended conditions.

The appellant appealed the municipality's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application to permit short-term rentals in a proposed residential development.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement limiting the short-term rentals to 20 units in the first phase of development.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised proposal consistent with provincial and municipal planning policies, supporting housing options and the local economy.

The appeal was allowed in part to implement the settlement.

The appellant appealed the City of Cambridge's draft plan of subdivision conditions, specifically challenging a condition requiring a $500 per unit affordable housing contribution and a three-year lapsing condition.

The parties reached a settlement to amend the conditions, replacing the monetary contribution with a requirement to provide 20 affordable rental units for 25 years, and extending the registration timeframe to five years.

The Ontario Land Tribunal accepted uncontested planning evidence that the revised conditions represent good planning, are consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, and conform to the applicable official plans.

The appeal was allowed in part to approve the amended conditions in principle.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals by 110 Sheppard East GP Inc. against the City of Toronto's refusal of Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications.

The applications seek to permit a mixed-use development with 49 and 53-storey towers.

On consent of the parties, the Tribunal issued a Procedural Order to govern the proceedings leading up to a 10-day hearing scheduled to commence on July 20, 2026.

The applicant appealed the municipality's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application to permit the creation of four new residential lots.

Following a settlement, the Tribunal issued an order allowing the appeal in part.

The parties subsequently requested, on consent, that the Tribunal vary its order to implement a revised zoning by-law amendment.

The Tribunal granted the request and varied the order to replace the attachment with the revised by-law.

The Tribunal held a settlement hearing regarding two site-specific appeals of the City of London's 2016 Official Plan.

The appeals concerned properties at 560-562 Wellington Street and 3080 Bostwick Road.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found that the proposed site-specific policies, which recognize existing zoning permissions and secondary plan permissions for increased height and density, represent good planning and are consistent with provincial policy.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part and modified the Official Plan accordingly.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a procedural order on consent to govern the hearing of site-specific Appeal 247 concerning By-law No. 569-2013 in the City of Toronto.

The order establishes the procedural dates, issues list, and order of evidence for a seven-day hearing scheduled to commence on June 16, 2026.

The claimant filed a claim for compensation under the Expropriations Act against the respondent.

The parties subsequently consented to the dismissal of the claim on a without-costs basis.

The Ontario Land Tribunal ordered the matter dismissed without costs.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a Procedural Order on consent of the parties to govern the proceedings for an appeal regarding an official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment in the City of Vaughan.

The hearing is scheduled for 10 days commencing September 14, 2026.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Friday Harbour Resort Holdings Inc. for a proposed resort development in the Town of Innisfil.

The Tribunal granted party and participant status to several individuals and entities on consent.

A procedural order was issued to govern the upcoming 15-day video hearing scheduled for May 2026.

The applicant appealed the City's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a mixed-use development.

The parties reached a settlement agreement for a development containing three buildings and a public park.

Based on uncontested expert land use planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised instruments represent good planning, are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and conform to the Official Plan.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part, approving the OPA and ZBA on an interim basis, and adjourned the subdivision appeal sine die.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by the applicant against the Town of Oakville's denial of a minor variance application to permit a motor vehicle dealership.

The parties reported ongoing settlement discussions and requested additional time to submit a revised Procedural Order and Issues List.

The Tribunal scheduled a three-day video hearing for April 2026 and set deadlines for the procedural documents.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a procedural order on consent to govern the hearing of an appeal by Corlon Properties Inc. regarding the conditions of approval for a draft plan of subdivision in the City of London.

The hearing is scheduled for four days commencing March 9, 2026.

The issues to be determined include whether requirements for dedicated bicycle lanes and traffic calming measures are supported by applicable policy and legislation.

The claimant brought a claim for legal costs against the respondent under section 32 of the Expropriations Act.

At a status conference, the parties advised the Tribunal that they had reached a partial settlement and expected to conclude a full settlement.

The Tribunal ordered a further status conference to be held by video conference on May 8, 2026.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued an order on consent of the parties to amend the procedural timelines for appeals concerning the City of Brantford's Official Plan Amendment No. 11 and Zoning By-law 124-2024.

The merit hearing scheduled for May 11, 2026, was adjourned sine die, all deadlines in the existing procedural order were suspended, and a status hearing was scheduled for August 17, 2026.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a final order approving Official Plan Amendment 43 for the City of Richmond Hill, following an earlier interim order.

The amendment permits the development of a 28-storey mixed-use residential and commercial building with a maximum density of 4.0 FSI on Yonge Street.

The Tribunal withheld its final order regarding the related Zoning By-law Amendment until the final form and content are satisfactory to the City's Commissioner of Planning and Building Services.