This consultation was open from:
November 21, 2024
to December 21, 2024
Decision summary
Application 60-T-247539 to create twelve (12) lots, and three (3) blocks on Wabigoon Lake was approved on May 8, 2026, subject to conditions. The last date to appeal the decision under the Planning Act is May 28, 2026.
Location details
Site address
ON
Canada
Site location details
Legal Description: PCL 17344 SEC DKF; LT 18 CON 6 Southworth; N PT BROKEN LT 17 CON 6 SOUTHWORTH AS IN LT4.
The subject lands are located on the eastern shoreline of Wabigoon Lake in the unincorporated township of Southworth accessed by Muskimerk Road; approximately 22 kilometres southeast of the municipal boundary of the City of Dryden.
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2843290 Ontario Inc. (Lakeview Estates - Steven Brunner)
RR #3 Site 202, Comp 14
Dryden,
ON
P8N 3G2
Canada
Decision details
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.
Effects of consultation
One comment was received which was considered, but had no impact on the decision.
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How to Appeal
This instrument decision can be appealed. You have 20 days from May 8, 2026 to begin the appeal process.
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Appeal Rights under the Planning Act
You can appeal all or part of this this instrument to the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) by submitting a notice of appeal to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. You have 20 days to begin the appeal process.
Who can appeal
Any person or public body has the ability to appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
A notice of appeal can be submitted by:
individuals
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A notice of appeal can’t be submitted by:
an unincorporated association
an unincorporated group
You can, however, submit a notice of appeal as a member of the unincorporated association or group.
Notice of appeal
Your notice of appeal must include:
- the reasons for your appeal
- the appeal fee, payable by certified cheque or money order to the Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario
Note: appeal fees and options for reductions are outlined in the Ontario Land Tribunal's fee chart
Mail your notice of appeal
Send your notice of appeal to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing via the ‘issuing authority’ contact listed below.
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Send a copy of your notice of appeal to the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks. You can provide notice by email at minister.mecp@ontario.ca or by mail at:
College Park
5th Floor, 777 Bay Street
Toronto, ON
M7A 2J3
2843290 Ontario Inc. (Lakeview Estates - Steven Brunner)
RR #3 Site 202, Comp 14
Dryden,
ON
P8N 3G2
Canada
Registrar, Ontario Land Tribunal
655 Bay Street, Suite 1500
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 1E5
(416) 212-6349
(866) 448-2248
OLT.Registrar@ontario.ca
About the Ontario Land Tribunal
There is an additional “leave to appeal” right under the Environmental Bill of Rights. This appeal must be commenced within 15 days of the notice of decision being posted on the Environmental Registry (ero.ontario.ca). For more information about this appeal method, refer to the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993, or https://www.ontario.ca/page/environmental-bill-rights.
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Andrew Carr
435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
Original proposal
Proposal details
The purpose of this application is to subdivide the subject property into thirteen (13) new lots. The effect of this application is to subdivide the property into (12) new resource-based recreational lots between 0.95 hectares and 2.1 hectares (Lots 1-12) and one (1) new 19-hectare lot (Lot 13) for open space. Lots 1 to12 have frontage on Wabigoon Lake and Lot 13 is a backlot. Proposed Lot 1 currently has a garage and a new cabin to be serviced by individual septic systems, wells, and hydro is proposed. Lot 2 has a cabin, and a garage serviced by a well and septic system. Lots 3 to12 are currently vacant and are proposed to have a cabin each to be serviced by individual septic systems, wells, and hydro. No new development or site alteration is proposed for Lot 13 at this time.
Public notice will be posted in the Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal on November 21, 2024.
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435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
Comment
Commenting is now closed.
This consultation was open from November 21, 2024
to December 21, 2024
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435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
Comments received
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