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Simcoe County will host public Community Planning information session
November 6, 2025 · 0 Comments
By Brian Lockhart
The County of Simcoe is moving forward with its Housing Attainable Supply Action Plan (Housing ASAP) to increase the supply of diverse and affordable housing options for the County and its municipal partners. A key action under the plan is the development of a Community Planning Permit System Template, including a model Official Plan Amendment and a Community Planning Permit By-law.
The template is designed to support local municipalities that wish to further streamline planning processes and accelerate housing development.
To engage the public and provide insight into the Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) template, the County is hosting an in-person project information session that is open to the public.
The session will feature an overview of the project presented by Planscape Incorporated – the County’s planning consultant.
Attendees will learn how the project can simplify planning approvals by combining zoning by-law amendments, minor variances, and site plan control into a single, efficient process.
The Template Project is a discretionary land-use planning tool designed to expedite housing development while ensuring community priorities are met. It offers municipalities flexibility in land-use planning and the ability to impose conditions on affordable housing, urban design, landscaping, and environmental protection.
The project is structured into three stages:
- Project initiation and background review
- Consultation and draft documents
- Final model CPPS, OPA, and CPPS templates
Once implemented, a CPP By-law will empower municipalities to issue development permits for housing projects that meet established standards.
The public in-person project information session will take place on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at the Simcoe County Administration Centre, 1110 ON-26, Midhurst.
The session will take place from 3 to 5 p.m.
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