Update Announcement
On July 16, 2019 a decision was posted for Official Plan Amendment #11 (OPA 11) to the County of Renfrew Official Plan (OP) to tell the public that it was partially approved with 21 modifications on July 10, 2019. A decision was made on March 24, 2022 to approve the outstanding portions of Official Plan Amendment No. 11. The last date of appeal under the Planning Act is April 14, 2022.
This consultation was open from:
September 25, 2014
to October 25, 2014
Decision summary
A decision was made on March 24, 2022 to approve the outstanding portions of Official Plan Amendment No. 11, as adopted by By-law No. 78-14, subject to one (1) modification, as outlined in the attached decision. The last date of appeal under the Planning Act is April 14, 2022.
Location details
Site location details
The lands affected by this amendment are all the lands within the Township of Whitewater Region, County of Renfrew.
Site location map
The location pin reflects the approximate area where environmental activity is taking place.
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Township of Whitewater Region
12 International Drive
Cobden,
ON
K8A 6W5
Canada
Decision details
Decision on instrument
The purpose and effect of Renfrew County Official Plan Amendment No. 11 (OPA 11) is to amend the County of Renfrew Official Plan (OP) by adding a new section that applies to the Township of Whitewater Region as well as amending Land Use - Schedule A for the Township.
The Ministry previously issued a partial decision on July 10, 2019, which had the effect of approving all of the policies as well as the majority of the land use schedule.
This decision has the effect of approving the outstanding portions of OPA 11, subject to one (1) modification that appropriately identifies prime agricultural areas, mineral aggregate resources and settlement area lands consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), 2020.
Other information
The last date of appeal under the Planning Act is April 14, 2022.
Effects of consultation
Public Consultation on the proposal for this decision was provided for 30 Days, from September 25, 2014 to October 25, 2014.
The Ministry did not receive any comments through the ERO posting, but did receive 11 comments from the public.
Effect(s) of Consultation on this Decision:
The comments received from the public were largely related to the identification of prime agricultural areas throughout the Township. Some of the specific concerns identified included the potential negative impact on the water quality of Muskrat Lake as well as general concerns about the ability of the Province to regulate private land.
The partial decision does not have the affect of modifying schedule A to add additional prime agricultural areas. Areas which have been identified as potential prime agricultural areas have been identified as non-decision areas on Appendix 1 to the decision. This is in line with the partial decision approach taken with Renfrew County which would allow the Ministry and the Township to revisit the issue of identifying prime agricultural areas through a future decision.
Further modifications based on public comments received may be included in the final decision on OPA 11.
Supporting materials
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Some supporting materials may not be available online. If this is the case, you can request to view the materials in person.
Get in touch with the office listed below to find out if materials are available.
8 Estate Lane
Rockwood House
Kingston,
ON
K7M 9A8
Canada
How to Appeal
This instrument decision can be appealed. You have 20 days from July 16, 2019 to begin the appeal process.
Carefully review the information below to learn more about the appeal process.
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For instrument decisions published on or after June 1, 2021, please refer to the updated instructions for information on how to appeal a decision.
Appeal process for decisions published before June 1, 2021
You can appeal all or part of this this instrument to the appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) by submitting a notice of appeal to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
There is an additional “leave to appeal” right under the Environmental Bill of Rights.
Who can appeal
A notice of appeal can be submitted by:
- individuals
- corporations
- public bodies
A notice of appeal can’t be submitted by:
- an unincorporated association
- an unincorporated group
You can, however, submit a notice of appeal as a member of the unincorporated association or group.
You have to have made an oral submission at a public meeting or a written submission to the council before the official plan amendment was adopted. Note: this is not required if you are appealing a proposal for provisional consent (no official plan in place).
Notice of appeal
Your notice of appeal must include:
- the specific part, or parts of the official plan amendment that you wish to appeal
- the reasons for your appeal
- the appeal fee, payable by certified cheque or money order to the Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario
Note: appeal fees and options for reductions are outlined in the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal’s fee chart.
Mail your notice of appeal
Send your notice of appeal to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing via the ‘issuing authority’ contact listed below.
Send a copy of your notice of appeal to the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks. You can provide notice by email at minister.mecp@ontario.ca or by mail at:
College Park
5th Floor, 777 Bay Street
Toronto, ON
M7A 2J3
Township of Whitewater Region
12 International Drive
Cobden,
ON
K8A 6W5
Canada
Local Planning Appeal Tribunal
655 Bay Street, Suite 1500
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 1E5
Include the following:
This is not legal advice. Please refer to the Environmental Bill of Rights for exact legal requirements. Consult a lawyer if you need help with the appeal process.
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Contact
Damien Schaefer
8 Estate Lane
Rockwood House
Kingston,
ON
K7M 9A8
Canada
Original proposal
Proposal details
Description of Instrument
The subject amendment adds a new special policy section that will apply only to the Township of Whitewater Region with revisions to schedule A to the County of Renfrew - Township of Whitewater Region Enlargement.
Supporting materials
View materials in person
Some supporting materials may not be available online. If this is the case, you can request to view the materials in person.
Get in touch with the office listed below to find out if materials are available.
8 Estate Lane
Rockwood House
Kingston,
ON
K7M 9A8
Canada
Comment
Commenting is now closed.
This consultation was open from September 25, 2014
to October 25, 2014
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Damien Schaefer
8 Estate Lane
Rockwood House
Kingston,
ON
K7M 9A8
Canada
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