Planning and Development

 Land use planning

The Municipality of Dutton Dunwich Planning Services provides land use planning advice to Council, committees of Council, the development community, and the general public.

Planning Services staff assist landowners with development and future building proposals and are responsible for looking after related documents such as the following:

• Official Plan 2021 and Schedules A to E, and 
• Zoning By-Law 2022-50 and Schedules A to F. 

Staff are also responsible for delivering the following municipal services as mandated under the Ontario Planning Act: 

• Review of planning applications for compliance with Provincial Policy Statement, Official Plans and Zoning By-laws;
• Consult with the public and stakeholders and offer advice on planning and development proposals;
• Preparing Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments;
• Review of site plan applications; and,
• Review of subdivision and land severance applications.

The County of Elgin Planning Department advises County of Elgin Council and Land Division on all planning matters.  In addition, County planning staff provides resources and information to local Municipalities, including the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich. The County's Planning Department is not engaged in local planning activities except as a commenting agency and as the Approval Authority for Official Plans, Severances and Plans of Subdivision/Condominium.

 Consultation process

Consult early with Municipality of Dutton Dunwich Planning Services staff to determine whether you require any approvals under the Planning Act. 

Early consultation will avoid delays and identify any supporting documentation that may be required. Consultation with Planning Services staff is strongly recommended prior to submitting a planning application. 

Please contact the Municipality’s Planner at 519-762-2204 extension 27.

Online applications and forms 

Public notices

Public notifications for:

• Minor Variances 
• Zoning Bylaw Amendments

Resources

• Vacant Land Inventory
• Citizen's Guide to Land Use Planning
• Guidelines on Permitted Uses in Ontario’s Prime Agricultural Areas
• County of Elgin Official Plan
• Design and Construction Standards - Revised August 2020 and Drawings
• Elgin Interactive Mapping
• Provincial Policy Statement 2024
• Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) I & II tools