2843290 Ontario Inc. (Lakeview Estates - Steven Brunner) - New - Approval of a plan of subdivision in an area where there is no official plan in place

The application for a plan of subdivision was draft approved on May 8, 2026, subject to conditions.

The application was reviewed for consistency with the policies of the Provincial Planning Statement. Conditions were added to address concerns relating to archaeology, access, water quality, sewage and water servicing, fish habitat, land use and land use compatibility. 

Conditions include that: 

• the preliminary archaeological assessment provided be finalized and entered into the Public Register of Archaeological Reports;
• easements be registered for access, utilities, water access and docking;
• the access road be built to a specific standard;
• septic systems be designed and installed to ensure water quality is not negatively impacted;
• implementing conditions allow phasing of development;
• restrictions be registered on title to prohibit permanent residential use, prohibit development and site alteration within 30 metres of Wabigoon Lake, and establish additional setbacks for septic systems from Wabigoon Lake;
• a subdivision agreement be registered on title that addresses matters related to land use (that the lands are not to be used for permanent residential), the maintenance of vegetated buffers to protect fish habitat and water quality, road construction, maintenance and responsibility notices, stormwater management, shoreline use (prohibiting infilling and permanent docks), the provision of sewage and water services which do not negatively impact water quality or fish habitat, notices related to protecting archaeological resources, possible noise from the nearby rail line, and responsibilities to adhere to the Species Conservation Act. 

The applicant has three years to satisfy conditions of draft approval, otherwise approval will lapse. The approval can be appealed using the procedure outlined below. Notice to appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal must be filed with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on or before May 28, 2026.