Draft Policy Directions & Conformity Report is now available!

Thank you to everyone who has participated in our Official Plan Review process so far by sharing feedback here online, as well as through attending meetings and open houses.

Based on all of the input received, as well as inputs from Provincial and County policies, the Draft Policy Directions & Conformity Report is now available for public review and comment. Join us on November 16, 2021 for a Virtual Community Conversation where we will present this Report, and seek your input.

What is this report about?

The Policy Directions & Conformity Report contains detailed policy ideas for the updated Official Plan. The key directions include:

• Updating the Residential land use designation in Mount Brydges and Strathroy to permit a broad range of housing options, as well as other uses such as schools, small-scale retail, and parks to build vibrant neighbourhoods
• Planning for climate change and sustainability
• Supporting the agricultural community through expanded permissions for on-farm diversified uses and agriculture-related uses
• Promoting mixed-use development in specific locations in Mount Brydges and Strathroy
• Protecting the natural heritage system

…and much more!