This consultation was open from:
September 17, 2021
to October 17, 2021
Decision summary
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent was granted on December 2, 2021 in respect of Application 54-C-195426 to sever land from PIN 61286-0020 to be consolidated with an adjacent lot for agriculture, in Robillard unincorporated township, Timiskaming District. The last day this decision can be appealed is December 22, 2021.
Location details
Site address
ON
Canada
Site location details
North half of Lot 7, Concession 4, PIN 61286-0020, locally described as 289606 Long Lake Road (severed); north half of Lot 8, Concession 4 (benefitting)
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Temwest Farms Ltd.
999377 Highway 11
PO Box 1565
New Liskeard ,
ON
P0J 1P0
Canada
Decision details
54-C-195426 was approved on December 2, 2021 with conditions. The application would sever approximately 59.77 hectares from the north ½ of Lot 7, Concession 4 (PIN 61286-0020), to be consolidated with the north ½ of Lot 8, Concession 4. The proposed consolidated lot would be approximately 123.39 hectares, is currently vacant and used for agriculture and would continue to be used as such. A lot approximately 4.04 hectares in size would be retained. The retained lot contains a dwelling, shed, barn, and two grain storage bins. The retained lot is currently used for residential use and would continue to be used as such. The consolidated and retained lots would be accessed from Long Lake Road via existing driveways.
The application was reviewed for consistency with the environmental policies of the Provincial Policy Statement (e.g. natural heritage, water quality protection). No public comments were received or concerns identified.
Potential for water quality concerns related to existing services (septic system) on the retained lot will be addressed by non-standard “condition 4” listed below. No other concerns related to fish or wildlife habitat, water quality or quantity, species at risk, or protected areas were identified in relation to this application. There is an existing agricultural use on the consolidated parcel and no new buildings or structures are proposed for either the consolidated or retained lot.
The decision to approve the consent is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, this decision will not have an impact on the environment.
The approval can be appealed using the procedure outlined below. Notice to appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal must be filed with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on or before December 22, 2021.
The applicants have one (1) year to satisfy conditions, otherwise approval will lapse.
Non-standard “condition 4”:
- That prior to final approval, the ministry must be advised in writing by the Timiskaming Health Unit that the retained lands have been inspected and that the existing sewage system meets their requirements.
Effects of consultation
No comments received.
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159 Cedar Street
Suite 401
Sudbury,
ON
P3E 6A5
Canada
How to Appeal
This instrument decision can be appealed. You have 20 days from December 2, 2021 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
Temwest Farms Ltd.
999377 Highway 11
PO Box 1565
New Liskeard ,
ON
P0J 1P0
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
Michelle Lawrence
159 Cedar Street
Suite 401
Sudbury,
ON
P3E 6A5
Canada
Original proposal
Proposal details
Application 54-C-195426 proposes to sever approximately 59.77 hectares from PIN 61286-0020, to be consolidated with the benefitting lands (north half of Lot 8, Concession 4). The proposed consolidated lot would be approximately 123.39 hectares, is currently vacant and used for agriculture and would continue to be used as such. The proposed consolidated lot is accessed from Long Lake Road via an existing driveway.
A lot approximately 4.04 hectares in size is proposed to be retained. The proposed retained lot contains a dwelling, shed, barn, and two grain storage bins. The proposed retained lot is currently used as a residence and would continue to be used as such. The retained lot is accessed from Long Lake Road via an existing driveway.
No new buildings or structures are proposed.
If you have any questions, or would like to submit comments, please do so either online (below), by letter or phone to the contact person listed. Please submit your comment during the 30-day public consultation period and reference the Environmental Registry Number 019-4353.
Your personal information may be used in the decision-making process on this proposal and it may be used to contact you if clarification of your comment is required. It may be shared (along with your comment) with other Ontario ministries for use in the decision-making process. Questions about this collection should be directed to the contact listed.
If a person or public body that wishes to file an appeal in respect of the proposed consent does not submit written comments to the Minister before the Minister gives or refuses to give a provisional consent (e.g., during the public consultation period), the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal may dismiss the appeal. Appeal of a decision of the Minister in respect of this consent may be made by any person or public body not later than 20 days after notice of the decision is given. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Minister in respect of the proposed consent, you must make a written request to the Minister at the contact address.
As required under the Planning Act, a public notice will be published in the New Liskeard Temiskaming Speaker on Friday September 17, 2021.
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.
159 Cedar Street
Suite 401
Sudbury,
ON
P3E 6A5
Canada
Comment
Commenting is now closed.
This consultation was open from September 17, 2021
to October 17, 2021
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Michelle Lawrence
159 Cedar Street
Suite 401
Sudbury,
ON
P3E 6A5
Canada
Comments received
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