Planning Services
When undertaking any land use planning process it is important to give consideration to the natural environment and natural hazards. Quinte Conservation comments on applications circulated under the Planning Act with regards to natural hazards (i.e. flooding and erosion). All Conservation Authorities have been assigned commenting responsibility for natural hazards by the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry.
Planning Act Applications
Please contact your local municipality to apply for any of the following planning activities:
- Minor Variance
- Zoning By-law Amendment
- Consent/Severance
- Site Plan Approval
- Official Plan Amendment
- Plan of Subdivision or Condominium
Your municipality will circulate your application to Quinte Conservation for comments as required.
Fees for Plan Review
There is a fee for all Planning Act reviews. This fee is separate from any subsequent required permit fee. Our review fees are based on the type of application circulated.
Our fees can be paid by debit, Visa, Mastercard or cheque.
Property clearance / Screening $219
Technical Study Review (cost per study) $541
Consent to sever / Zoning by-law amendment $485
Consent to sever - Complex (2 or more lots) $974
Minor variance $485
Official plan amendment $765
Standard site plan review $3,876
Minor site plan review $938
Subdivision review $8,645
Subdivision Phase review - minor $1,505
Subdivision Phase review - complex $3,876
Additional Information
If you would like to know more about the Regulated Area and our role in protecting people and the environment visit the Apply for a Permit page.
Planning Act Application Review Policy Manual
If you would like to speak directly to staff please contact us.