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Apply for a Permit

If you are thinking about doing work or development on a property near a wetland, watercourse, steep slope or the shoreline of a lake, you may need a permit from Quinte Conservation. To see if you are within our Regulated Area, you can use the Property Regulation Map page.

Learn more about our regulation in our policy manual.

If you would like to speak to staff before submitting your permit application, you can book an appointment or request a site visit. (Note: The Safari web browser is not always compatible with this form.)

How to apply

There are two ways to apply for a permit from Quinte Conservation:

Online application (Note: The Safari web browser is not always compatible with this form.)
Paper application: Print out a copy of our application form and drop it off or mail it in to our office. You must review our guidance document prior to submitting your application to ensure a timely review.

Permit Application Fees

Our fees can be paid by debit, Visa, Mastercard or cheque.

Application type	Examples	Fee
Minor Applications	When a Site Visit is not Required Decks/patios at grade/gazebos/pergolas over 15m2 (160 ft2)	$250
Standard Applications	Habitable structures/additions/wells/new or replacement sewage systems & *accessory structures that are greater than 15m²(160 ft² Swimming pools Repairs to existing boat launch/boardwalk/boat slip Directional Bores Abutment or platform for cantilevered dock	$450
Major Applications	Projects that require complex technical review and/or require multiple approval processes, generally including development proposals that require staff review of a report/study prepared by a qualified professional (geotechnical engineer/coastal engineer/ecologist/etc.) There is an additional $500 review fee per report Shoreline protection work/shoreline alteration/maintenance dredge Large/significant site alteration/site grading project New boathouse/boardwalk/boat slip	$835+
Permit Amendment/Permit Re-Issue	A valid permit can be amended prior to its expiration date (updated plans/drawings/etc. may be required). A permit extension may, at least 60 days before the expiration date of the permit, be granted provided that the re-issued permit is for the same work as the expired permit. A site visit may be required and will be at the discretion of staff; if a site visit is required, the fee is $450	$100/$450
Hearings before the Quinte Conservation Board of Directors	If staff are unable to permit the proposed development or if conditions are imposed that the applicant does not agree with, the applicant may request a Hearing before the Board Reports submitted by the applicant to this office may be subject to peer review fees The Hearing fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome	$1,840+

*The reconstruction of a non-habitable garage with no basement, on the exact same footprint does not require a permit from this office. However, if there is a change of use proposed to the garage (i.e. converting garage to include bunkie quarters/living space/kitchen/new plumbing fixtures/converting to a boat house, etc.) a permit from this office is required and staff will review the application to ensure it conforms to the Regulation and Policy.

Ticks and noxious weeds

The growing presence of ticks and noxious weeds, like Wild Parsnip and Giant Hogweed, comes with an increased risk to staff. Exposure to these things can potentially lead to serious infections and diseases.

Although staff take precautions to prevent exposure, landowners may be asked to manually cut walking paths to areas. Once your Site Visit Request/Permit or Planning Application has been circulated to staff, you will be contacted by a Regulations Officer to discuss the specifics further.

Thank you for helping to provide a safe working conditions for our staff.

More information can be found on our Wildlife and Threats resource page.