This consultation was open from:
May 28, 2026
to June 27, 2026
Decision summary
Application 60-C-234137 was approved on July 29, 2026, subject to conditions. The last date to appeal the decision under the Planning Act is August 18, 2026.
Location details
Site location details
PIN 42150-2125 LT; PCL 4415 DKF; MINING LOCATION ISLAND G 804; Ptarmigan Bay, Lake of the Woods; District of Kenora.
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David and Jenny Siepman
c/o John Balkwill
Unit 14 - 860 Lanfranco Road
Kelowna,
BC
V1W 3W9
Canada
Decision details
The application for consent was draft approved on July 29, 2026 subject to conditions.
The application was reviewed for consistency with the environmental policies of the Provincial Planning Statement. No public comments were received.
Limited specific concerns related to fish or wildlife habitat, species at risk, protected areas or public health and safety were identified in relation to this application during early consultation. These concerns were addressed through an Environmental Impact Assessment which has been reviewed to the satisfcation on the Minsitry of Natural Resources. Given the small-scale of development and mitigation measures there will be no negative impacts to greenspace, natural heritage and water quality and quantity, nor public health and safety.
Conditions include: flowage easement; and an acknowledgement signed by the transferor and transferees if the transaction is between family members, that they have read the standard information provided, including best management practices for shoreline development.
The applicant has two 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 August 18, 2026.
Effects of consultation
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435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
How to Appeal
This instrument decision can be appealed. You have 20 days from July 29, 2026 to begin the appeal process.
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This instrument decision can be appealed under the Planning Act and the Environmental Bill of Rights.
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Appeal Rights under the Planning Act
You can appeal all or part of 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
Other than the applicant, only a "specified person" or "public body", as defined in s. 1(1) of the Planning Act, has the ability to appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
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.
AND
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
David and Jenny Siepman
c/o John Balkwill
Unit 14 - 860 Lanfranco Road
Kelowna,
BC
V1W 3W9
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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This is not legal advice. Please refer to the Environmental Bill of Rights for exact legal requirements. Consult a lawyer if you need help with the appeal process.
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Madisyn Darosa
435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
Original proposal
Proposal details
The purpose of this formal application is to create one new resource-based recreational lot.
The severed and retained lot is proposed to divide Island G 804 approximately evenly. The proposed severed lot, west side, has approximately 300 metres of lakeside frontage, a depth of 275 metres and area of 1.01 hectares. There are 2 existing cabins and a privy. Lake water is used for servicing. The retained lot, east side, has approximately 300 metres of lakeside frontage, a depth of 275 metres and area of 1.01 hectares. There is a 1 main cottage and 1 sleeping cottage with composting toilets in use. The main cottage is proposed to be replace. Lake water is used for servicing.
The subject lands are located in Ptarmigan Bay on Lake of the Woods, District of Kenora, approximately ~22 kilometres southwest of the City of Kenora and is a 25 minute boat ride to Rockeries Marina.
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Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
Comment
Commenting is now closed.
This consultation was open from May 28, 2026
to June 27, 2026
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435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
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