North Middlesex Planning Services

The Planning Department is typically in the office on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please note that these days may occasionally change. To ensure availability, we strongly encourage you to contact the Planner directly to schedule a time to meet. While walk-ins will be accommodated where possible, staff may not always be available to assist immediately.

Planning services are provided via Middlesex County. The principal Planner for North Middlesex is:

Ashley Sawyer | @email | 519-930-1009

For Building Services, please visit: Building Services

Planning Documents

Key Documents

Applicable Fees & Charges

Schedule J - Planning & Development

Planning Applications

Before submitting an application, the Municipality encourages you to consult with the Planner to discuss your proposal and determine which planning applications and approvals may be required. Every property and development proposal is unique, and speaking with staff early in the process can help save time, clarify requirements, and ensure the appropriate applications are submitted.

To Apply:

Speak to the Planner
Review the Process Guide
Fill out application form via Cloudpermit - Log In

The Municipality and the County are in the process of going paperless. However, we are always able to accommodate hard copy application submissions should you wish to submit that way instead. Please contact the Municipality directly if you require a hard copy application form. The application form must be signed in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths. You may use your own Commissioner or use a Commissioner at the Municipality. If using a Commissioner at the Municipality, you must contact the Municipal Office to schedule an appointment.

Complete site sketch

This must show at a minimum all of the requirements in the checklist in the application form. You may also include any additional relevant information.

Fee

Current application fees can be found here - Fees and Charges By-law. Please note that fees and charges are generally updated annually by Council and are subject to change.

Please note that the above is general and each application is unique. Depending on the nature of the proposal, additional studies, plans, reports, or supporting information may be required or suggested. Please contact the Planner to confirm prior to application submission.

Help With Your Application

Using Cloudpermit

All applications are required to be submitted on Cloudpermit.

If you require any assistance please review the below documents. If after reviewing you require assistance, please contact the Planner directly.

APPLY hERE ON CLOUDPERMIT

Submitting a Payment

Payment for Planning Act Applications can be made by visiting the Municipal Office to use a debit card or submitting a cheque.

Alternatively, if submitting the cheque by mail or through the drop box located at the municipal office, please use a sealed envelope clearly labelled with the application type, the property address, and your name to avoid processing delays.

Please note that payment will not be processed until the application has been deemed complete by the Municipality.

Application Types

Site Plan Control

Before submitting an application, please review the Municipality's Site Plan Control Guide for a high-level overview of the process, application requirements and timing. This will help you better understand the process and prepare a more complete application.

This process pertains to an application for site plan approval pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act

Prior to the Municipality processing the application, it is required that a copy of the attached application form be completed, including the site plan submission package detailing the requirements of the North Middlesex Site Plan Checklist (attached) and a deposit.
Please also note that the Municipality requires electronic submission of all drawings that form part of the application.
Applicants are responsible for the Municipality’s costs in reviewing the plans and developing the site plan agreement (i.e. all engineering and solicitor’s fees incurred by the Municipality will be invoiced to the applicant).
A Security Deposit is required at the time of signing the agreement ‐ to be held by the municipality until proof of registration at LRO is provided.
Instructions on the Site Plan Approval process are included on the first two pages of the application.

Additional Resources

Official Plan Amendment

Before submitting an application, please review the Municipality's Official Plan Amendment Guide for a high-level overview of the process, application requirements and timing. This will help you better understand the process and prepare a more complete application.

This process pertains to an application for an official plan amendment pursuant to Section 22 of the Planning Act

Application Fee must accompany the application along with a Preliminary Site Survey, other reports deemed appropriate for the project, and may also entail more than one application. This would be determined at the pre-consultation meeting.
This process can take up to 6 months for a decision and/or final approval; therefore, it is recommended that early contact be made with the municipality regarding your potential project.
Instructions for an Official Plan Amendment process are included on the first two pages of the application.

Zoning By-Law Amendment

Before submitting an application, please review the Municipality's Zoning By-law Amendment Guide or the Municipality’s Temporary Use By-law Amendment Guide for a high-level overview of the process, application requirements and timing. This will help you better understand the process and prepare a more complete application.

This process pertains to an application for zoning by-law amendment pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act

Prior to the Municipality processing the application, it is required that a copy of the attached application form be completed, including the required sketch and /or preliminary survey and processing fee.
Instructions of the Zoning By-Law Amendment process are included on the first two pages of this application.

Plan of Subdivision/Condominium

Subdivisions and condominium applications are submitted to Middlesex County. Please see the Development Applications | Middlesex County webpage for additional information.

Before submitting an application, please review the Municipality's Subdivision and Condominium Guide for a high-level overview of the process, application requirements and timing. This will help you better understand the process and prepare a more complete application.

This process pertains to an application for a plan of subdivision/condominium pursuant to Section 51 of the Planning Act

This application form is to be used when submitting a proposed plan of subdivision or condominium to the County of Middlesex as the Approval Authority. The North Middlesex application fee and deposit are required.
The County encourages those considering making an application to pre-consult.
The County will organize and host a pre-consultation meeting, where an applicant will have the opportunity to discuss their proposal with staff from the County, the local municipality, and affected agencies

Consent (Severance/Lot Addition/Easement)

Before submitting an application, please review the Municipality's Consent Guide for a high-level overview of the process, application requirements and timing. This will help you better understand the process and prepare a more complete application.

Surplus Farm Dwelling Severances

Surplus farm dwelling severances are a specific type of consent application under the Planning Act that may be used to sever an existing single detached dwelling that has become surplus to a farming operation as a result of a farm consolidation. While these applications follow the general consent process under the Planning Act, they are typically subject to strict policy requirements because of the quality of the farmland in Middlesex County. All farmland in Middlesex County is designated as a prime agricultural area by the Province which means these lands are intended to be protected for long-term agricultural use. Not every farm property or proposal will meet the applicable policy criteria required to qualify for a surplus farm dwelling severance.

Before submitting an application, please review the Municipality's Surplus Farm Dwelling Consent Guide for a high-level overview of the process, application requirements and timing. This will help you better understand the process and prepare a more complete application.

This process pertains to an application for consent pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act

Prior to the Municipality processing the application, it is required that a copy of the attached application form be completed, including the required sketch and /or preliminary survey and processing fee.
For each additional planning application (e.g. official plan or zoning by-law amendment, severance, etc.), on the same lot, a fee would apply
Instructions on the Consent Application are included on the first two pages of this application.

Minor Variance

Before submitting an application, please review the Municipality's Minor Variance Guide for a high-level overview of the process, application requirements and timing. This will help you better understand the process and prepare a more complete application.

This process pertains to an application for a minor variance pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act

Application Fee. In addition to the Application Form and Fee, you may be required to submit a preliminary site survey or a detailed legible scaled drawing with applicable measurements.
Municipal staff will advise as to the specific drawing requirements at the consultation meeting.
Instructions on the Minor Variance Application process are included on the first two pages of this application.

Part Lot Control Application

Commonly Associated Departments

DISCLAIMER
The information provided above and in the Process Guides is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, planning, surveying, engineering, or other professional advice. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, applicable legislation, regulations, policies, procedures, and requirements may change from time to time and individual applications may be subject to unique circumstances and additional requirements.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all necessary approvals and requirements are satisfied and are encouraged to seek independent professional advice where appropriate. The Municipality, its Council, Committee, officers, employees, agents, and representatives assume no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, interpretations, or reliance placed upon the information provided. The final determination respecting any application shall be based on the applicable legislation, policies, regulations, and the merits of the individual application.