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Permits and Planning
The Grand River Conservation Authority has the responsibility to
regulate activities in natural and hazardous areas in order to:
- prevent the loss of life and property due to flooding and erosion,
and
- conserve and enhance natural resources.
This is done through the application of regulations affecting areas
in and near rivers
streams, floodplains, wetlands, slopes and the Lake Erie shoreline.
The GRCA also works with municipalities to review development
applications under The Ontario Planning Act to ensure they meet local
and provincial environmental standards.
If you are planning a project you may need a GRCA permit, approval under
The Planning Act or both.
If you are unsure what you need, call the GRCA at (519) 621-2761 for
details.
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You may need a permit for activities such as
building, construction, changing the existing grade, adding or removing material if the project is in or near:
- rivers and streams
- wetlands
- slopes
- lakes and ponds
- the Lake Erie shore
Download the Application
Form and
Fee Schedule (use from March 1, 2011)
Note: The application form is a "fillable" PDF. You may download it, fill it out on-screen and print or email it. Otherwise, print the blank form and fill it out manually.
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If your project is in an area of interest to the GRCA, you may need approval for your project
under the Planning Act for:
- a severance
- creation of
a building lot
- a minor variance
- a zoning change
- a condominium application
- site plan approval
- a plan of subdivision, or
- other Planning Act matters
Go to the Fee Schedule webpage |
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