Pre-Consultation Process

Applicants shall undergo a Pre-Consultation Meeting prior to the submission of the following Planning Act Applications:

  • Site Plan Control
  • Zoning By-law Amendment
  • Official Plan Amendment*
  • Draft Plan of Subdivision*
  • Draft Plan of Condominium*
  • Other Planning Act Applications as may be determined by the Township based on the proposal’s complexity and/or relationship to other application types

*Note that Official Plan Amendment, Subdivision and Condominium applications are under the County of Wellington’s jurisdiction and that discussion with the County is required prior to the submission of a pre-consultation request.

Pre-Consultation Meetings are held virtually between the applicant, Township Staff, and relevant commenting agencies and authorities.

The purpose of a Pre-Consultation Meeting is:

  • To provide an opportunity for the applicant to explain their proposal and obtain feedback
  • To confirm the type of Planning Act Application required to facilitate the proposed development
  • For commenting agencies to confirm required submission materials (e.g. plans/drawings, reports, studies, etc.) that must be included as part of the Planning Act Application

Pre-consultation Meeting Request

The following information will be required to successfully complete and submit the Request for Pre-consultation form:

  • The general location and physical address of the property
  • The current use of the property
  • A concise summary of the proposal and proposed application(s);
  • Detailed concept plan
  • Other information, as applicable

Note: The Township relies on external consultants to undertake peer review works as part of its process for application review, including pre-consultations. The applicant is required to pay all third-party costs generated through the implementation of the mandatory pre-consultation process.

Please complete and submit the following form to request a pre-consultation meeting.