Appeal a Committee of Adjustment Decision
If you disagree with a Committee of Adjustment decision, certain parties have the right to appeal. This page outlines the steps required to file an appeal and important information you need to know before beginning the process.
On this page:
- Who can appeal a Committee of Adjustment decision?
- How to Appeal
- Applicable Fees
- Additional Resources
Who can Appeal a Committee of Adjustment Decision?
The applicant, the Minister or a specified person or public body may appeal decisions in respect of applications for consent or minor variance to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).
A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or group on its behalf.
How to Appeal
To appeal a Decision of the Committee of Adjustment to the Ontario Land Tribunal, you may file a Notice of Appeal with the Clerk or Secretary-Treasurer or via the Ontario Land Tribunal e-file service online.
A Notice of Appeal must be filed no later than 20 days after the making of a decision under Section 45(12) for a Minor Variance and not later than 20 days after the giving of notice of a decision under Section 53(17) or (27) for Consent.
Online submission:
- First-time users will need to register for a My Ontario Account Online
- Select Brant (County) as the Approval Authority when submitting
In person submission:
- Complete a Notice of Appeal form
- Mail to County of Brant, 66 Grand River St. N., Paris, Ontario N3L 2M2,
The filing of an appeal after 4:00 p.m., in person or electronically, will be deemed to have been received the next business day.
Appeal Fees
The fees for filing a Notice of Appeal are:
- $400.00 to the Ontario Land Tribunal. This can be paid online through e-file or by certified cheque/money order to the Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario.
- $280.00 payable to the “County of Brant” as per the County of Brant’s Development Services fees online or by mail to 66 Grand River St. N., Paris, Ontario N3L 2M2.
Additional Resources
- View our Ontario Land Tribunal webpage for current County of Brant cases
- View our Committee of Adjustment webpage