Development and Planning
The Town of New Tecumseth's Planning department manages and reviews development and land-use plans according to our Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The Planning department makes recommendations to Council and the Committee of Adjustment on planning and development applications.
Town-initiated Housekeeping Zoning By-law Amendment
The Town is proposing to make changes to Zoning By-law 2021-128 by way of a Town-initiated Housekeeping Zoning By-law Amendment. You can view the notice and more information on the proposed changes here.
Development and Policy Planning Branch
The Town of New Tecumseth’s Planning Branch regulates land-use development under the Planning Act and help shape land use policies and guidelines working toward a vision of a complete community.
New Tecumseth is part of a two-tier government where the County of Simcoe forms the upper tier and is also responsible for some Planning services. Visit the County of Simcoe’s Planning website for more information.
Development Charges
Development Charges are collected to assist in financing capital costs associated with infrastructure and municipal services to support growth.
Learn more about Development Charges.
Development Planning
Planning applications processed and reviewed includes Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, plans of subdivision and condominium applications. Committee of Adjustment is also part of Development Planning responsible for minor variances, consents to sever land and permission requests under the Planning Act.
Prior to the submission of a development application, pre-consultation is required with Town Staff through our DART (Development Application Review Team) process.
Application Forms |
The Town has recently updated the application requirements for Planning Act applications in the Town Official Plan in addition to the new Pre-Consultation for Submission of Planning Application and Complete Applications By-law (By-law 2022-107). The minimum submission requirements are summarized as follows:
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Development Status Maps |
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Committee of Adjustment and Application Forms |
The Committee of Adjustment is an independent body appointed by Council under authority granted by the Province of Ontario. The Committee of Adjustment is composed of five members who are all residents of the Town of New Tecumseth. The Committee derives its jurisdiction from the Planning Act to make decisions on Minor Variances to municipal Zoning Bylaw requirements and Consents to create new lots, or adjust boundaries. Use our Minor Variance Application and Consent Application forms to apply for a minor variance or a consent to sever land. Make sure you that your submission is complete and accurate to avoid any unnecessary delays. We will return any incomplete or inaccurate applications. The Committee of Adjustment considers the following tests when evaluating a request for a minor variance:
The Committee of Adjustment considers all policies of the Town and County OP, the Town's Zoning By-law as well as provincial policy when evaluating a request for a severance.
Pre-Consultation Application Deadline Committee of Adjustment Application Deadlines
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Subdivision Services |
See our subdivision services to find out how to enter into a Subdivision Agreement that ensures that your subdivision's construction is safe and meets Town standards. |
Site Plans |
See our Engineering department to learn about how to submit your site plan control application, the application for a site plan agreement, and how you can speed up your approval process. |
Urban Design |
Urban Design Guidelines ReviewThe Town's Urban Design Guidelines are currently under review. For more information on the project and to find out how to participate, please visit the project website.
Preparing an Urban Design Report An Urban Design Report provides a design framework for any new development. The Report identifies the overall design and how it will be achieved. See our Manual for the Preparation of an Urban Design Report to learn how to submit your Report, the applicable legislative requirements and policies, and how you can gain quick approval. See our current Urban Design Guidelines for guidance when creating your design as well as a reference for our review process. |
Pre-Consultation with Development Application Review Team (DART)
All applicants looking to submit a development proposal to the Town are required to arrange a pre-consultation meeting with the Development Application Review Team (DART) to assist the applicant in making the appropriate submissions to the Town. During DART meetings, applicants will be provided with relevant information regarding their proposal
All of the Town's pre-consultation meetings are coordinated through regular DART meetings. These meetings occur roughly every other week. For more information, please contact the Planning Department.
DART/Pre-Consultation Stage 1 Submission Request |
Pre-Consultation Stage 1 Request Form
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Updated Process for Planning Applications
All applicants proposing to submit a planning application may be impacted by the new process due to recent Planning Act changes found in the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022 (Bill 109). Pre-consultation is required for all planning proposals. A new Pre-Consultation for Submission of Planning Application and Complete Applications By-law (By-law 2022-107) will help to streamline the development approvals process with quality submissions to meet updated Planning Act timeframes.
Pre-consultation has been broken into two stages. The following types of planning applications for Pre-consultation Stage 1 are not subject to fees:
- Applications for Minor Variance
- Applications for Consent
- Any other permission requested under the Planning Act that is directed to the Committee of Adjustment
Recently introduced is Pre-Consultation Stage 2 which only applies to Planning Act applications for Site Plan, Zoning By-law Amendments, Official Plan Amendments, Subdivision and Condominium in accordance with the Town Official Plan.
Pre-Consultation Stage 1 |
Fees and forms are to be submitted to the Planning Department for Pre-consultation Stage 1. Planning uses DART as a means for the pre-consultation meetings and are held bi-weekly. At the pre-consultation meeting with the applicant/agent/owner, Town staff will:
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Pre-Consultation Stage 2 |
This second stage of Pre-consultation only applies to:
To proceed with Pre-Consultation Stage 2, the applicant/agent/owner is required to submit a cover letter with fees requesting the Town to commence this stage of consultation. In addition to the cover letter/fees, the following will also be required to be submitted:
Town staff will review the documentation for completeness and prepare a Record of Comment within 45 days of the submission. Town staff can request a meeting, if required. If the submission is complete to the satisfaction of the Town, the Record of Comment will advise that the applicant/agent/owner proceed to the Planning Application process. If the submission is determined to be incomplete, the applicant/agent/owner will be advised to resubmit. Note that additional fees for the resubmission to Pre-Consultation Stage 2 applies for the third and subsequent submissions. |
Policy Planning
Policy Planning is responsible for growth management in the Town through the Town’s Official Plan, County of Simcoe Official Plan and provincial plans. It ensures the Town’s planning documents remain in conformity with County and provincial plans, along with providing interpretations of these plans as they relate to planning applications in the Town. Policy Planning initiates, develops and implements urban design policies and guidelines as well as other planning related programs, studies and policies including the Community Improvement Plan.
Official Plan |
The Official Plan establishes goals and objectives for growth and development including the orderly and efficient provision of services and resources. The Official Plan is regularly reviewed and is prepared in accordance with Ontario's Planning Act. |
Incentive programs |
Learn about the incentives and rebates that are available. View our Community Improvement Plan to see how we're conserving and improving the buildings and properties in our downtowns of Alliston, Beeton, and Tottenham. |
Telecommunication facilities |
On June 13, 2022 the Town adopted a motion recommending that the Canadian Radiocommunications Information and Notification Service (CRINS) be used to facilitate all new Telecommunications Tower applications within the Town of New Tecumseth.
CRINS is a not-for-profit agency that is dedicated to working with Municipalities nationally around the building of radiocommunication sites and antenna tower systems. They also are strongly invested in providing the Canadian public with information and an opportunity to participate in dialogue surrounding the building of these types of sites. You can learn more about CRINS here: https://www.crins-sinrc.ca/
With CRINS handling these applications now, both applicants and the Town can expect to have proposed installations reviewed in an efficient manner, saving both time and cost while assuring the public interest is being protected.
The diagram below outlines the CRINS process. Overall, the process is straightforward with CRINS now the main contact between applicant and the Town. The process begins when the applicant submits their application and fees directly to CRINS. CRINS processes the application and contacts the Town for a meeting to review the application, a mailing list of adjacent landowners, and zoning information. Once this information is provided, CRINS provides pre-consultation feedback to the applicant and begins preparations for public consultation. CRINS conducts the public consultation. Assuming no issues during the consultation period, CRINS will provide a report at the end for the Town’s review and sign-off before the Federal Government issues final approval.
Application packages and submission instructions can be found here: https://www.crins-sinrc.ca/proponent-information.html
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Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) |
A Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) ensures that Official Plans conform with updated provincial plans and policies. For New Tecumseth, this means that the County of Simcoe is currently undertaking the MCR to update its Official Plan. For more information please visit the Town's Municipal Comprehensive Review webpage. |
Planning Related Studies |
What's happening in Planning
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Important Information on Accessing Upcoming Agendas and Reports
The agenda and report will be posted on the Town of New Tecumseth website the Friday afternoon before the scheduled meeting.
If you wish to speak at a virtual public meeting, please fill out the appropriate form:
- Request to Speak at Committee of the Whole
- Request to Speak at a Committee of the Whole Planning Public Meeting
- Request to Speak at Committee of Adjustment
Please note identities and comments received at Committee of the Whole and/or Planning Public Meetings will become part of the permanent record and can be made available as a public document.
Links to Planning & Related Resources |
Town of New Tecumseth OPA 3 – Nov 2022 By-law 2022-121 Fees & Charges By-law By-law 2022-107 Pre-Consultation for Submission of Planning Applications New Tecumseth GIS Interactive Map Site Plan Control Areas By-law Site Plan Submission Guidelines Town Profile (Includes Development Maps)
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For any Planning questions, zoning inquiries and application submissions please email: planning@newtecumseth.ca