Public Notice: Appeal of Community Planning Permit By-Law and Official Plan Amendment

The County of Brant is advising the community that after the adoption by County of Brant Council on July 28, 2026 and the end of the appeal period on August 17, 2026, at 4:00pm, there have been appeals filed regarding both the Official Plan Amendment and Community Planning Permit By-law. 

What happens next?

As a result of the appeals, the existing zoning by-law will remain in place until the matters proceed through the applicable appeal process administered by Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). The Official Plan Amendment and Community Planning Permit By-Law will not come into effect on August 22nd, as anticipated.

The Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) remains subject to the outcome of the appeal process. The tribunal will determine how the appeals will be addressed and will communicate the process, timelines, and any hearing information.

The County is currently reviewing the appeal materials to participate in the OLT proceedings. Engage Brant will remain the primary source for the CPPS and appeal updates, with new information posted on the project page as it becomes available. To subscribe for project updates, please visit EngageBrant.ca/CPPS.