To improve the planning application process for application submissions, the Council of the Township of North Huron adopted a Pre-Consultation By-law in 2024.
The pre-consultation process is designed to help promote the exchange of information and development considerations early in the planning process. The process provides the opportunity for applicants to receive initial feedback on the proposal from staff and agencies, and to confirm which planning applications are required. A key outcome of this process is a customized list of the studies and plans required in support of a development project. Topics for discussion may include land use policies and guidelines, zoning information, public consultation, transportation and engineering requirements, development review, application fees, and other issues.
A pre-consultation meeting with the Planner is required prior to the submission of a North Huron planning application for:- A Site Plan Control application;
- An Official Plan Amendment application; and
- A Zoning By-law Amendment application.
As a part of the pre-consultation process, an applicant will provide the Township of North Huron with the following prior to the pre-consultation meeting:
- A written summary of the applicant's proposal, including a brief description of the site and proposed development, the site details, owner and applicant's name and contact information; and
- For complex applications, provide a conceptual drawing, site plan concept plan or elevation drawings, if available.
The Township may require more than one pre-consultation meeting if the application is complex or requires further discussion with the North Huron Development Team or more information or materials from the applicant before submission of the planning application(s).
Submitting a Pre-Consultation Request on Cloudpermit
To submit a pre-consultation request on Cloudpermit, please complete the following steps:
- In the Dashboard, click Create a New Application.
- Select Create a New Project.
- Type a name for the application.
- Click Next.
- To fill out the rest of the pre-consultation request, see the instructions in the article: How to start creating approval application.
- In the pre-consultation request, invite parties to collaborate and add all necessary attachments.
- Once the request is completed, click the "Request Pre-Consultation" button.
- You will now have requested pre-consultation from your municipal planning authority. Cloudpermit will notify you by email after your municipal planning authority starts processing your pre-consultation request.
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Hanna Holman
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