Policies and Guidelines
Permit regulation and policies
These are the documents the GRCA uses for permit applications under Ontario Regulation 150/06: Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation.
- Conservation Authorities Act
- Ontario Regulation 41/24
- GRCA's Policies for the Administration of Ontario Regulation 41/24 - Prohibited Activities, Exemptions and Permits
Additional policies, guidelines and checklists
These documents are used for permit applications and plan review.
- Interim Policy Guidelines for the Administration and Implementation of Ontario Regulation 41/24 (Prohibited Activities, Exemptions and Permits)
- Policies and Procedures for Compliance with Consolidated Policies (495KB PDF)
- GRCA Hearing Guidelines (94KB PDF)
- GRCA Permit Application Checklist (123KB PDF)
- Erosion and Sediment Control Guideline for Urban Construction (6.3MB PDF)
- Site Specific Guidelines for Fill Importation in Excess of 1000 Cubic Metres (Large Fill) (177KB PDF)
- GRCA Preliminary Stormwater Management Submission Checklist (267KB PDF)
- GRCA Final Stormwater Management Submission Checklist (266KB PDF)
- GRCA Environmental Impact Study Guidelines and Submission Standards for Wetlands (1.1MB)
Aggregate extraction
This paper was developed in 2010 by a working group representing the GRCA, the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry and the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association.
It presents advice relating to applications for below-water aggregate extraction under the Aggregate Resources Act which is administered by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
Resource Planning Client Service Delivery Standards
Our staff are committed to providing a high standard of service to clients through the permit process.
- You can view our Standard of Service (74KB PDF) for details.
- If you have any general planning questions please email a General Inquiry Form (86KB PDF) to the Planning Inbox. For permit-related questions, please email a General Inquiry Form (86KB PDF) to the Permits Inbox.