Planning Act

The Planning Act establishes the rules for land use planning within Ontario and describes how land may be controlled. This Act was passed to:

• promote sustainable economic development in a healthy natural environment within the provincial policy framework;
• establish a land use planning system led by provincial policy; and
• allow for the planning process to be fair by making it open, accessible and efficient.

Please review the Citizens' Guide 1 - The Planning Act by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for more information.