Appeals to Planning Application Decisions

If you are an applicant or an individual who provided feedback on certain Planning Act applications and you disagree with the decision, you can appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) formerly known as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) and Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). The OLT will determine whether appealed plans follow local guidelines. If they do, the decision will be upheld. If they don’t, the OLT may make a different decision once the evidence of all parties has been presented.

Appeal Deadlines

  • In cases where an application is denied, the applicant can appeal to OLT within the appeal time period specified on the notice from the City.

Ontario Land Tribunal E-Filing

  • Appeals can now be made online using E-File.
  • E-File allows you to make and pay for appeals directly where applicable.
  • Information on how to use E-File can be found here: Ontario Land Tribunal E-File
  • If you have not used E-File before, new users will be required to register for a My Ontario Account.
  • This is an additional service available through the Ontario Land Tribunal, appeals can still be made without E-File.

Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Consent and Draft Plan of Subdivision Appeal Deadlines

The appeal period is 20 days from the day that notice is provided by the City of:

  • the adoption of the official plan amendment
  • passing of the zoning by-law
  • decision of the Consent Official and
  • the decision to draft approve the plan of subdivision

Minor Variance Appeal Deadlines

  • The appeal period is 20 days from the date of the decision by the Committee of Adjustment.
  • The Secretary Treasurer has 10 days in which to provide notice of the Committee of Adjustments decision.