Plans of Subdivisions

Subdivision Process

The review and approval of a proposed plan of subdivision for draft plan approval is a process which permits the division of a parcel of land into 11 or more lots/blocks in order for them to be sold.  The provision of this process is dictated through Section 51 of The Planning Act.

The City has been given delegated approval authority from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs to approve draft plans of subdivsion.

Subdivision approval ensures that...

• The land is suitable for its proposed new use.
• The proposal conforms to the City's Official Plan and Provincial legislation and policies.
• You, your neighborhood and your community are protected from development that may be inappropriate or that may place undue strain on community facilities, services or finances.

Facts You Need To Know

• The application forms related to Approval of a Plan of Subdivision or Council Review of a Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision are submitted to the City Clerk's Office on the first floor, at 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario. Copies of the forms are available in the links to the right.

• A Plan of Subdivision application is assigned to a Project Manager who is responsible for co-ordinating a 'one window' approach to the review and approval of the application.
• The Project Manager serves as the point of contact for submissions and inquiries related to the application.  To obtain the Project Managers name and telephone number, please call the Planning Services Department at (705) 739-4208.
• The processing of a Draft Plan of Subdivision may take in the order of 6-8 months with a completed application having been submitted.
• The review of a proposed plan of subdivison involves the scheduling of a public meeting.  Following Council's decision on a plan of subdivision, notice is given to those who have requested it within 15 days.  When a notice of a decision is given, a 20-day appeal period follows.
• Appeals to a decision must be filed with the City Clerk's Office and must include a reason(s) for the appeal and the fee required by the Ontario Municipal Board.  Any appeals received by the City are sent to the Ontario Municipal Board.  Any appeals received by the City are sent to the Ontario Municipal Board for processing.
•  Subdivision Application Process flow chart.
•  If you have any questions about this information call Ryan Windle, Manager of Development Planning (705) 739-4220 Ext.4324.