Planning and Development

Development Application Forms

Our Development Review team is made up of professional land-use planners and other staff members who's goal is to process all applications in a timely manner. 

Visit the Development Application Forms webpage to learn more.

Development Application Fees

The Planning and Development Department Fees include;

• Application

• Mapping

• Reports

• Studies

• Development Processing Fees

Visit the Development Application Fees webpage to learn more.

DC, CBC and Parkland Dedication

Through these provisions, companies building in our borders help the Town to pay for additional  infrastructure to accommodate growth and help build a complete community.

Visit the Development Charges webpage to learn more about the DC/CBC rates and Parkland Dedications.

Ontario Land Tribunal

A provincially-appointed agency, the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hears appeals related to land disputes and Planning Act applications in Ontario.

This may include applications for approval of;

• Official Plan Amendments

• Zoning Bylaw Amendments

• Subdivisions

• Condominiums

• Minor Variances

• Consents

• Site Plans and more.

Visit the Ontario Land Tribunal webpage to learn more.

Site Alterations

The Town's Site Alteration By-Law was enacted to control;

• Placement or dumping of fill

• Removal of topsoil

• Alteration of the grade / slope of land

• Protection of the roads, ditches, culverts, boulevards and storm water drainage patterns from damage caused by fill being hauled within the Town boundary

• Control of the hours of operation, haul routes, and the volume of soils being imported into the Town

Visit the Site Alterations webpage to learn more.

Subdivisions and Site Plans

The Town Planing and Development department provides;

• Technical review

• Oversees construction

• Site inspections

• Addresses residential concerns related to new construction

• Final lot grading inspection

• Completes final inspections

• Reviews and approves site alteration work

Visit the Subdivisions and Site Plans webpage to learn more.

Georgetown GO Station Area/Mill Street Corridor Secondary Plan

A Secondary Plan Review is required for the Georgetown GO Station Area/Mill Street Corridor. The original Plan was adopted in 2010 through Official Plan Amendment 7 (OPA 7). Key components of this Plan included identifying and planning for strategic locations for redevelopment and intensification, and the maintenance and enhancement of existing neighbourhoods.

Visit the Let'sTalk project page to learn more.

Premier Gateway Phase 2B Secondary Plan

The Phase 2B area is approximately 257 hectares and is located north of Steeles Avenue, between Eighth Line and Winston Churchill Boulevard, in Halton Hills. The purpose of the project is to develop a comprehensive Secondary Plan with appropriate land use designations and policies. A Scoped Subwatershed Study and a series of other technical studies will be prepared to better understand the opportunities and constraints to development.

Visit the Let'sTalk project page to learn more.

Southeast Georgetown Secondary Plan

The identified Southeast Georgetown lands and study area is approximately 53 hectares (131 acres) in size and fronts onto No. 10 Sideroad and the area west of Winston Churchill Blvd and east of Tenth Line. Once completed, the Southeast Georgetown Secondary Plan will identify the most appropriate mix of land uses in the study area and incorporate best practices for community development while establishing boundaries and targets for the new community and population, including housing units and affordable housing and employment capacity targets.

Visit the Let'sTalk project page to learn more.

 Stewarttown Secondary Plan

The Town is preparing a Secondary Plan for the (former) Hamlet of Stewarttown to establish a Land Use Plan for the area and surrounding expansion lands while focusing on preserving the unique character of the community. Once completed, the Stewarttown Secondary Plan will identify the most appropriate land use plan for the area and incorporate best practices for community development while establishing housing density targets for the new community.

Visit the Let'sTalk project page to learn more.

Heritage Planning

Do you have questions about a heritage property? Review the links below to learn more.

• Heritage Incentives

• Heritage Permits

• Heritage Halton Hills Committee

• Heritage Property Grant Program Guidelines

• Heritage Conservation Award

Heritage Register

View the Town's Heritage List for a complete list of Registered and Designated properties.