This consultation was open from:
August 10, 2026
to September 9, 2026
Decision summary
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent was granted on November 4, 2026, in respect of Application 60-C-248086 for a new lot in the unincorporated Township of Wabigoon in the District of Kenora. The last day this decision can be appealed is November 24, 2026.
Location details
Site location details
The lands have frontage on Highway 105 in the unincorporated Township of Wabigoon. The subject lands are located approximately 6 kilometres northeast of Vermillion Bay in the Municipality of Machin.
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Darrell Pollard, Teri Therrien, Paul Therrien
PO Box 205
Vermillion Bay,
ON
P0V 2V0
Canada
Decision details
The application for consent 60-C-248086 was draft approved on November 4, 2026 subject to conditions.
The application was reviewed for consistency with the environmental policies of the Provincial Planning Statement (e.g. natural heritage, water quality protection). No public comments were received.
Conditions include a registered plan of survey and a consent agreement which includes agreements regarding no future severances for the severed lot, no new dwellings on either lot except on a replacement basis, no development within 30 metres of the unevaluated wetland, and an archaeological assessment if any future development is to occur.
The decision to approve the consent is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement once conditions are met. This decision will not have a significant impact on the environment.
The applicants have 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 November 24, 2026.
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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 November 4, 2026 to begin the appeal process.
Carefully review the information below to learn more about 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.
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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
Darrell Pollard, Teri Therrien, Paul Therrien
PO Box 205
Vermillion Bay,
ON
P0V 2V0
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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Contact
Chelsea Flegel
435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
Original proposal
Proposal details
Proposed application 60-C-248086 is to create a new lot. The new lot will have approximately 106 metres of frontage, 764 metres of depth, and 8.15 hectares in size. There is currently one dwelling, serviced by an existing well and septic system. The lot is currently used for permanent residential purposes. No additional buildings or change in use are proposed.
The retained lot will have approximately 250 metres of frontage, 764 metres of depth, and 49.5 hectares in size. There are currently two existing dwellings on the retained lot. The retained lot is serviced by an existing well and septic system. The lot is currently used for permanent residential purposes. No additional buildings or change in use are proposed.
The overall effect of creating this new lot will be to allow for existing uses to remain in place while having separate title to the properties.
The lands have frontage on Highway 105 in the unincorporated Township of Wabigoon. The subject lands are located approximately 6 kilometres northeast of Vermillion Bay in the Municipality of Machin.
Other Information
During the public consultation period, the government contact may also be reached at 1-807-630-8442 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, Monday to Friday.
Pursuant to Planning Act requirements, a public notice will be published in a local paper.
Supporting materials
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Some supporting materials may not be available online. If this is the case, you can request to view the materials in person.
Get in touch with the office listed below to find out if materials are available.
435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
Comment
Commenting is now closed.
This consultation was open from August 10, 2026
to September 9, 2026
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Chelsea Flegel
435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
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