Policy
Proposed Revocation of the Central Pickering Development Plan
Regulation Number(s):
N/A
Instrument Type:
Policy
Bill or Act:
Ontario Planning and Development Act, 1994
Summary of Decision:
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is revoking the Central Pickering Development Plan, pursuant to subsection 4(8) of the Ontario Planning and Development Act, 1994.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
The anticipated regulatory impacts of the proposal are positive. The proposed revocation of this 2006 Plan is intended to reduce and eliminate burdens for lands subject to this Plan, while maintaining other policy and regulatory frameworks in place (e.g. maintaining the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve MZO O. Reg. 154/03). Eliminating the Plan will reduce regulatory burdens by removing an additional layer of policy direction for this geography. While there are no new administrative costs associated with this proposal, the City of Pickering and Region of Durham may experience minimal administrative burden resulting form the need to update their official plans to remove references to the Plan that would no longer exist and, if required would need to fill if there are any policy gaps. The policy direction has been already implemented through the City of Pickering Official Plan.
Further Information:
Link to Environmental Registry
Proposal Number:
22-MMAH021
Posting Date:
October 25, 2022
Summary of Proposal:
Everyone in Ontario should be able to find a home that is right for them. But too many people are struggling with the rising cost of living and with finding housing that meets their family's needs.
Ontario's housing supply crisis is a problem which has been decades in the making. It will take both short-term strategies and long-term commitment from all levels of government, the private sector, and not-for-profits to drive change. Each entity will have to do their part to be part of the solution to this crisis.
Ontario needs more housing, and we need it now. That's why the Ontario government is taking bold and transformative action to get 1.5 million homes built over the next 10 years.
To support More Homes Built Faster: Ontario's Housing Supply Action Plan: 2022-2023, the government introduced the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, which, if passed, would ensure that cities, towns, and rural communities grow with a mix of ownership and rental housing types that meet the needs of all Ontarians. These visionary changes will place Ontario at the forefront of housing policy in North America.
These changes are providing a solid foundation to address Ontario's housing supply crisis over the long term and will be supplemented by continued action in the future.
Proposal details
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is seeking feedback on a proposal to revoke the Central Pickering Development Plan (the "Plan"), to support the government's commitment to streamline, reduce, and eliminate burdens and to potentially increase housing supply.
Under subsection 4(8) of the Planning and Development Act, 1994, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing may, with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, by order, revoke the plan.
Ontario's housing supply crisis is a problem which has been decades in the making. It will take both short-term strategies and long-term commitment from all levels of government, the private sector, and not-for-profits to drive change. Each entity will have to do their part to be part of the solution to this crisis.
Ontario needs more housing, and we need it now. That's why the Ontario government is taking bold and transformative action to get 1.5 million homes built over the next 10 years.
To support More Homes Built Faster: Ontario's Housing Supply Action Plan: 2022-2023, the government introduced the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, which, if passed, would ensure that cities, towns, and rural communities grow with a mix of ownership and rental housing types that meet the needs of all Ontarians. These visionary changes will place Ontario at the forefront of housing policy in North America.
These changes are providing a solid foundation to address Ontario's housing supply crisis over the long term and will be supplemented by continued action in the future.
Proposal details
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is seeking feedback on a proposal to revoke the Central Pickering Development Plan (the "Plan"), to support the government's commitment to streamline, reduce, and eliminate burdens and to potentially increase housing supply.
Under subsection 4(8) of the Planning and Development Act, 1994, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing may, with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, by order, revoke the plan.
Contact Address:
Effective Date:
December 19, 2022
Decision:
Approved