WHAT IS AN OFFICIAL PLAN?
- A comprehensive document which contains goals, policies, and land use schedules.
- A 30-year policy framework for land use decisions.
- Sets the context for detailed planning and provision of municipal services.
- Indicates where housing, agriculture, industry, commercial and retail land uses will be located.
WHY IS THE OFFICIAL PLAN BEING REVIEWED?
Municipalities generally update their official plans every 5 years to ensure that the Official Plan:
- Conforms to the County of Middlesex Official Plan.
- Reflects matters of provincial interest.
- Is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (PPS).
THE MUNICIPALITY OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW PROCESS WILL:
- Consider new provincial legislation, regulations and policies.
- Review County policy direction implemented through the recent review of the County official plan.
- Include meaningful community engagement.
AVAILABLE DOCUMENTS
- Current Official Plan
- Zoning By-Law
- North Middlesex Official Plan DRAFT (July 2026)
- Notice of Public Meeting - August 12, 2026
- Middlesex County 2025 Growth Analysis Final Report
- North Middlesex Projections and Land Needs Assessment Brief
- Municipality of North Middlesex Agriculture Policies Review
- Municipality of North Middlesex Employment Policies Review
- Municipality of North Middlesex Natural Heritage Policies Review
- North Middlesex Housing Policies Review