Council Passes Community Planning Permit System Framework

At its meeting on July 28, 2026, County of Brant Council approved the Official Plan Amendment (By-law 83-26) and Community Planning Permit By-law (By-law 84-26), marking a major milestone in the Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) project. The CPPS introduces a modern, made-in-Brant planning framework that brings zoning, site plan control, and minor variance functions together in a single, integrated system.

Read the Notices of Passing and Final By-laws:

• Notice and Official Plan Amendment (By-law 83-26)
• Notice and Community Planning Permit By-law (By-law 84-26)

The by-laws and notices are linked above and can be found in the documents section of this project page.

What happens next?

While Council has approved the by-laws, the CPPS is not yet in effect. The appeal period runs until 4:00 p.m. on August 17, 2026. If no appeals are filed, the CPPS is expected to come into force on August 22, 2026. If an appeal is filed, the by-law will be forwarded to the Ontario Land Tribunal and will not come into effect until the appeal is resolved.

Implementation work is already underway to prepare for the launch should the by-laws come into force as planned.

The conversation continues...

This milestone reflects more than five years of community engagement and feedback from residents, businesses, stakeholders, and Council. The framework approved by Council has been shaped by that input and represents a truly made-in-Brant approach to planning for the future.

The CPPS is intended to be a living framework that shapes how we plan and build in Brant. As community needs evolve, there will continue to be opportunities to review, refine, and improve the system. Ongoing engagement will remain an important part of ensuring the framework continues to support a modern, efficient, and community-focused approach to planning.

If you have further questions, please reach out to staff at policy@brant.ca, call our office, or visit us in Downtown Paris. Thank you to everyone who contributed their time, ideas, and feedback throughout this project.