Active Planning Files

Active Planning Files listed below are recently received applications which have been deemed complete and moving onto the next step. 

For specifics relating to the status of active files, or for information related on planning files after completion of the applicable appeal period, please contact the Planning Coordinator.

Official Plan/Rezoning

There are no active Official Plan/Zoning By-law Amendment applications at this time.

Zoning By-law Amendment

File Number: Z02-2026

Address: 200 HURON STREET EAST

Owner: Heybolt Ontario Limited (C/O John Bolton)

Applicant: Findlater & Associates Inc. (Stewart Findlater)

Purpose and Effect: The purpose of the proposed zoning by-law amendment application is to change the zoning of the subject lands from R3-h-1 (Residential – High Density-Holding-Special Zone) to R1 (Residential – Low Density) to facilitate the development of a single detached residence. This re-zoning is a condition of consent application C31-2025, which sought to sever the subject lands from retained lands containing an apartment building. If approved, the zoning by-law amendment will facilitate the completion of the proposed severance.

Status: By-law 47-2026 passed on July 13, 2026. In appeal period until August 5, 2026

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File Number: Z03-2026

Address: 70610 ABYLON LINE

Owner: J&N Morlock Ltd. (Jim and Nancy Morlock)

Applicant: Murray McKercher Professional Corporation (C/O Keenan Coombs)

Purpose and Effect: The purpose of this application is to recognize an approved consent file (C53-2025) by re-zoning the lands to be severed on the subject property to AG4-29 (Agricultural – Small Holding – Special) and re-zoning the retained farmland to AG2 (Restricted Agriculture).  The amendment will result in recognizing the existing structures on the severed parcel to be deemed to comply with the provisions of the AG4 zone and Minimum Distance Separation requirements. Further, it will result in restricting a future residence from being built on the retained farmland.

Status: By-law 48-2026 passed on July 13, 2026. Appeal period ends on August 5, 2026.

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Minor Variance

File Number: MV04-2026

Address: 96 SNIDER CRES

Owner: Audrey Pincombe

Applicant: Mitch Finlay 

Purpose and Effect: The applicant is seeking relief from the South Huron Zoning By-law to construct a roof over an existing patio. Section 3.6 of the Zoning By-law permits roofed porches to have an encroachment of 2.5 metres into the minimum required yard setback, provided they do not extend closer than 1.5 metres to any property line. As proposed, the roofed porch will encroach 4.07 metres into the minimum rear yard setback of 7 metres. If approved, the applicant will be permitted to construct the roof as proposed.

Status: In full force and effect 

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File Number: MV03-2026

Address: 32-42 Dearing Drive & 44-56 Dearing Drive

Owner: 2555212 Ontario Ltd. C/O Jamie Crncich

Applicant:  Baker Planning Group (C/O Caroline Baker)

Purpose and Effect: The applicant is seeking relief from site-specific zoning provisions to increase permitted zone coverage and reduce the minimum rear yard setback. The R3-14 (Residential High Density – Special) zoning that applies permits a maximum zone coverage of 50% and a minimum rear yard setback of 7.5 metres. The applicant is proposing to permit a maximum lot coverage of 54% and a minimum rear yard setback of 6.49 metres. If approved, this will facilitate the development of 13 townhouses.

Status: Approved on July 13, 2026. Appeal period ends Aug 2, 2026

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File Number: MV05-2026

Address: 399 Pryde Boulevard

Owner/ Applicant: Rebecca Darling 

Purpose and Effect: The applicant is seeking relief from Section 3.2.4 South Huron Zoning By-law, which requires accessory structures in residential zones to be no closer to an interior side yard and rear yard property line than 1.5 metres. The applicant seeks to legally permit an existing accessory building which will be 0.6 metres from the north property line following proposed structural changes. If approved, the existing building will be permitted to remain following modifications made under the associated building permit.

Status: Approved on July 13, 2026. In appeal period until August 2, 2026

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Consent

File Number: C38-2026

Address: 69921 LONDON RD

Owner: Mike Esch

Applicant: Kenneth and Sally Palen

Purpose and Effect: The purpose and effect of this application is for the creation of a new lot under the surplus farm residence policies.  The proposed land to be severed is approximately 3 acres (1.2 ha) consisting of a house and a shed.  The proposed vacant agricultural land to be retained is approximately 26.4 acres (10.7 ha). It is proposed that the retained agricultural land will consolidate and merge with the abutting agricultural parcel owned by Kenneth & Sally Palen, legally described as Concession 1, Part Lot 9, save and except Part 1 on 22R-7573, Municipality of South Huron.

File Number: C49-2026

Address: 2 Guettinger Street (198 Victoria Ave E)

Owner: Susan Regier 

Applicant: Paul Allen

Purpose and Effect: The purpose and effect of this application is for the creation of an easement to provide legal right-of-way for access and servicing. The easement is located on the property of Susan Regier legally described as Plan 214 Lot 14 Con 5 Pt Lot 11, Municipality of South Huron (198 Victoria Ave E) in favour of the abutting property owned by Paul Allen, legally described as Stephen Con 5 Lot 11, 22R-3469, Part 2, Municipality of South Huron (2 Guettinger Street). The proposed vacant right-of-way is approximately 19.19 metres square (206.64 sqaure feet).

File Number: C51-2026

Address: 23 William Drive, Crediton 

Owner: Bonnie Slaght 

Applicant: Jason Wilband (Archibald, Gray & McKay Ltd.)

Purpose and Effect: The purpose and effect of this application is for an addition to a lot.  The proposed land to be severed is approximately 0.102 acres (0.0413 ha) consisting of an accessory 
building (metal clad shop).  The proposed vacant land to be retained is approximately 2.078 acres (0.841 ha). It is proposed that the severed lands will be added to the abutting lands legally described as Plan 213 Lot 8 to 10, Municipality of South Huron (23 William Drive).  The end result of the severance will ensure that the accessory building is located entirely on one parcel of land (23 William Drive). 

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