Who is the Approval Authority for Plans of Subdivision?
The approval body for plans of subdivision is United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.
The contact person for plans of subdivision is:
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
Public Works Division
Planning Services and Consent Granting Authority
25 Central Ave. W., Suite 100
Brockville, ON K6V 4N6
Tel: 613-342-3840 ext. 2414 / 1-800-770-2170
Fax: 613-342-3069
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Village of Merrickville-Wolford
317 Brock Street West,
P.O. Box 340
Merrickville, Ontario, K0G 1N0
Phone: 613-269-4791
Fax: 613-269-3095
Planning Services & Consent Granting Authority
United Counties of Leeds & Grenville
Public Works Division
Phone: 613-342-3840 ext. 2414
Plan of Subdivision - Approval Process
Timeline: 12-24 months
01
Pre-consultation with Village & Counties Staff
- Applicant is required to meet with both staff from the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville & Village of Merrickville Wolford to discuss the details of the proposed plan of subdivision.
- Staff will identify the studies/supporting documentation that will be required.
- Note that certain studies may be required to be peer reviewed.
- Early consultation with local departments and external agencies is strongly recommended.
02
Application Submission with United Counties Staff
- Following pre-consultation with all parties, the applicant will submit the complete application to the Counties, include fees, application, draft plan and any required reports.
03
Application Notice & Circulation
- Should the application be deemed complete, United Counties staff will review and circulate the Complete Application to all properties within 120 m of the subject lands, in addition to appliable internal departments and external agencies, including the Village.
04
Review & Decision
- Complete applications are scheduled for review and a decision by the Approval Authority, being the The Corporation of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, is made within 120 days once all agency comments have been received.
- Decisions are subject to a 20-day appeal period.
05
Appeal Rights
- The 20-day appeal period begins once "Notice of Decision" is mailed out to prescribed parties.
- Note that only the applicant, local municipality, a public body, or specified person under the Planning Act may appeal the decision.
- The Applicant may also appeal to the OLT if the approval authority fails to make a decision within 120 days of receipt of a complete application.
06
Final Approval
(Conditions Met)
- Applicant enters into a ‘Subdivision Agreement’ with the Village which is intended to satisfy the majority of approval conditions, including financial securities.
- Final approval is granted when all conditions of draft approval have been met before the 3-year lapsing date. The plan may then be registered in the Counties Registry Office.
