Envision Grimsby 2051: Environmental Registry of Ontario Posting

The Council Adopted Envision Grimsby Official Plan was forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, as the approval authority, for decision. The Plan has been published to the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) for additional review and comment before a decision is made.

To view the ERO posting, please use the following link: https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/026-0900

If approved, the new Official Plan would replace the existing plan, which came into effect in 2012. The adopted Grimsby Official Plan was prepared with the intent of achieving consistency and conformity with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, Greenbelt Plan, and Niagara Escarpment Plan and proposes policies and mapping to guide growth and development to 2051.

The Ministry will review the matter for consistency and conformity with applicable provincial land use policies and plans. All feedback received will be considered before presenting any potential modifications to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for a decision in accordance with section 17 of the Planning Act.

The commenting period is from August 28, 2026 to September 27, 2026. For information on how to submit comments to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, please visit the ERO posting.

The decision of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to approve an official plan adopted in accordance with section 17 is final and not subject to appeal.