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This page provides definitions and detailed descriptions of the plans, reports and studies the County of Brant may require in order to assess development proposals and the completeness of development applications.

Please note that not all of these requirements will apply to your proposal and that the level of detail required for these reports and studies varies widely. Your pre-application consultation meeting will determine the requirement for, any plans, reports and studies that must be provided with your initial submission to consider your application complete.

Guidelines and Terms of Reference 

Environmental Impact Studies and Environmental Implementation Plans

An Environmental Impact Study is a detailed ecological and hydrological study, which generally includes a review of policy and legislation; an inventory and evaluation of natural heritage and hydrologic features, areas, systems and functions; identification of constraints to development; recommendations on preservation, mitigation, enhancement, and environmental offsetting; and how recommendations will be implemented through the approval process.

View the Environmental Impact Studies and Environmental Implementation Plans Submission Guide (PDF)

Lot Grading and Drainage Plans

A Lot Grading and Drainage Plan will demonstrate that the proposed grading on the lot will not interfere with, or significantly alter existing drainage patterns and that the proposed building will have positive drainage away from the structures while not discharging any additional drainage to adjacent properties.

View the Lot Grading and Drainage Plan Guidelines (PDF) 

Planning Justification

A Planning Justification is the unifying component of a development application, intended to provide:

  • a background context;
  • an overview of the purpose and effect of an application; and,
  • establish a professional planning rationale for the application by:
    • demonstrating how a proposal conforms to applicable planning policy documents;
    • aligns with local planning goals and community needs; and
    • good planning principles.

View the Planning Justification Guidelines (PDF)

Transportation Impact Analysis 

A Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) is an evaluation of the effects a proposed development is expected to have on the existing road network. The study is intended to recommend mitigation measures to address travel demands generated by the development, if necessary.

View the Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines (PDF) 

Water and Wastewater Capacities 

The water and wastewater treatment capacity reports provide a simplified figure to show developers how much system capacity is available and what is already allocated to draft approved and registered developments. 

View the Paris Water Capacities (PDF)

View the Paris Wastewater Capacities (PDF) 

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