Notice of Public Meeting: Proposed Official Plan Amendment. Municipally Initiated Changes (Alternative Measures for Public Engagement)

Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Time: 6:00 pm

Location: County of Brant Council Chambers (7 Broadway Street West, Paris)

The meeting can also be viewed online on the County of Brant YouTube Channel at brant.ca/Live.

What is this about?

The County of Brant is proposing an amendment to its Official Plan, A Simply Grand Plan, 2023, under Sections 17 and 22 of the Planning Act. The changes aim to introduce alternative engagement measures for certain development applications in support of more upfront, meaningful, and transparent public involvement in planning processes.

This public meeting will present the proposed changes in this phase of the project for recommendation.

What changes are being considered?

Changes are proposed to the development application review process, including public notice and meeting requirements, application commenting timelines, and delegation of authority policies. These amendments seek to provide clearer direction on engagement requirements for development applications based on their complexity, scale, and potential community impacts.

View the proposed official plan amendment.

How can I learn more and share my feedback?

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  • Email: policy@brant.ca
  • Mail/In-Person: 66 Grand River St. N, Paris, ON. N3L 2M2
  • Call us: (519)-442-7268 or 1-(226)-387-9360
  • Fax us: (519)-442-3461
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