Community Planning Permit System

At a Glance

The County of Brant is modernizing its entire zoning framework through the introduction of a new Community Planning Permit System (CPPS). This new system combines several approval processes into one streamlined process and ensuring community needs are at the heart of every decision.

The Details

The County of Brant is creating a new Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) to guide how land is used and developed in our community.

At a Glance

The Details

The County of Brant is creating a new Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) to guide how land is used and developed in our community.

Right now, development applications such as zoning changes, minor variances, and site plans are handled through separate processes. The CPPS will bring these into one clear and streamlined process. This means applications can be reviewed more efficiently, with fewer steps, while ensuring that community needs remain the top priority throughout the process.

The CPPS will help the County:

Support the goals of the County’s Official Plan.
Secure community benefits such as space for community facilities, parks, open spaces, and affordable housing options as a condition of the Community Planning Permit application.
Protect our environment, cultural heritage, and archaeological sites.
Provide greater flexibility in development standards.
Encourage attractive, well-designed development.

In short, the CPPS will make the planning process easier to understand and more flexible, while making sure that community needs and values guide the way our County grows and changes. This is a major change to localize how development decisions are made, which is why we're inviting all residents, property owners, and businesses to learn more, ask questions and share feedback. Together, we can build a community planning permit system that supports growth while preserving what makes Brant unique.

View the CPPS Process Vs. Typical Development Approval Process.

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FAQs

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Join the CPPS Community Conversations Forum

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The County of Brant has launched a Community Conversations Forum as part of the Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) project, and we want to hear from you!
The forum is an open discussion space where residents and community partners can share their experiences, ideas, and perspectives about how land is developed in the County.
Here, you can:
- Comment on the discussion questions posted by the County.
- Respectfully respond to other participants’ contributions.
- Like or support comments you agree with.
This is your opportunity to discuss development challenges, community-focused design, planning for community needs such as housing, public engagement, and what makes a complete community.

By participating, you can:
- Share what matters most to you in how our communities grow.
- Learn from the perspectives of your neighbours.
- Offer solutions and ideas to help shape future planning decisions.
Respectful Participation
We encourage open and honest conversation, but ask that everyone:
- Be respectful of different opinions and experiences.
- Keep comments constructive and on topic.
- Avoid personal, offensive, or hateful remarks. Remarks such as these will be removed.
Your feedback will help ensure that the CPPS reflects the values and needs of residents, while supporting clear, transparent, and community-focused planning in the County of Brant.

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Trends and Issues Report to be presented to Council on Tuesday, October 14

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The County of Brant is beginning work on a new Community Planning Permit System (CPPS), a tool that will make the development process clearer, faster, and easier to navigate. Most importantly, this new system will put community needs at the centre of every decision, ensuring that growth in the County reflects our shared values and vision for the future.
With the project planning and background review (Phase 1) underway, a Trends and Issues Report will be presented to Council at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14 at County of Brant Council Chambers, 7 Broadway Street West, Paris.
This report will provide more detailed information regarding the existing challenges in the County’s development approval processes, share lessons learned from other municipalities, and offer recommendations for how the County can move forward with its own CPP bylaw.
Council meetings are open to the public and can also be viewed on the County of Brant's YouTube channel at brant.ca/Live.