The Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) is in effect for the Allandale Major Transit Station Area (MTSA). This planning tool replaces the Zoning By-law, Site Plan Control, and minor variance processes within the CPPS area with a single, integrated approval system.
The CPPS is a land use planning tool that the City of Barrie is using to streamline development approvals, encourage more homes to be built faster, conserve our heritage character, and create certainty for both community members, and landowners/developers.
The CPPS is to provide for:
- Faster decision-making through a 45‑day review timeline, while clear expectations are established upfront regarding permitted uses, development standards, conditions, and allowable variations; and
- Greater flexibility to support good design, heritage conservation, housing, and transit-oriented development, alongside a streamlined path from planning approval to building permit once conditions are met.
Allandale MTSA Community Planning Permit By-law
The Allandale Community Planning Permit (CPP) By-law was adopted by City Council on June 17, 2026, to implement the Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) in the Allandale Major Transit Station Area (MTSA). The By-law establishes districts, instead of zones, which align with the land use mapping established in the City’s Official Plan.
The Allandale CPP By-law map identifies which properties the by-law applies to and the districts.
An educational guide is available to help navigate and interpret the Allandale CPP By-law. The guide is for informational purposes only and may be updated from time to time at the City's discretion.
Steps for Application Review
- Schedule a pre-application consultation meeting with City staff by completing an online application. If you require a PDF/hard copy application, please contact PlannerOfTheDay@barrie.ca.
- Submit a complete Allandale Community Planning Permit application.
- The required pre-application consultation meeting will determine which classification of permit is required to facilitate the proposed development, the associated application fee, and the requirements for making a complete submission.
- Record of pre-application consultation, including the confirmed reports and studies list, will be required with complete application submission.
- Work with staff during the 45-day review period. Obtain conditional approval, or approval without conditions.
- Fulfill all conditions, if applicable.
- Issuance of a Community Planning Permit.
- Proceed to Building Permit submission.
The Allandale CPP By-law provides certain exemptions to the requirement for a CPP. Awnings, fences, gazebos, porches, swimming pools, hot tubs, and storage sheds no greater than 15 square metres that meet all requirements of the By-law are exempt from requiring a permit. See Section 1.9, Exemptions, on page 5 of the Allandale CPP By-law for further details.
Tree Removal
Tree removal is regulated in the Allandale Major Transit Station Area. The removal of a significant tree requires a Class 1 Community Planning Permit. Applications can be made online.
- A significant tree means a tree having a diameter of 10 cm (3.9") or greater, measured at 1.4 m (4' 6") above grade.
- A permit is not required for regular pruning, or the removal of diseased, dying or dead trees, including trees which present a potential hazard to life or property (e.g. damaged trees from after a storm or other weather event, etc.).
If you suspect a significant tree has been removed without permit, contact Service Barrie at 705-726-4242 or email ServiceBarrie@barrie.ca to log a zoning enforcement complaint.
If you have any questions about your project, or the next steps for applying for a CPP, please reach out to the Planner of the Day at planneroftheday@barrie.ca or 705-739-4220 x4208.