Appeals

Appeals

The Planning and Development Act, 2007, provides a number of appeal processes to:

• protect an individual's property rights;
• deal with errors or unique situations; and
• protect against unnecessary delays.

Processes exist for applicants, municipalities and, in some cases, other interested parties, to appeal decisions made respecting applications for certain permits or approvals. Appeals may also be allowed if decisions are not made within certain time limits, or if a party objects to the terms or conditions attached to some decisions. The following list is a guide to areas where appeals may be possible:

• architectural control districts
• development permits
• demolition control districts
• direct control districts
• holding provisions under zoning bylaws
• interim development control
• minor variances
• servicing agreements
• development levies and servicing fees
• subdivision applications
• request for additional information during subdivision review
• orders to repair or correct contraventions under The Municipalities Act or The Planning and Development Act, 2007

This information is only a guide, the actual wording given in legislation must be used and it is recommended a solicitor be contacted for advice.

See the Information Guide in "Related Documents", it provides more information in these areas:

• Development Appeal Boards
• board membership
• board jurisdiction
• starting an appeal
• hearing notices
• hearing conduct
• board decisions
• further appeal
• Planning Appeals Committee
• more information