Project Overview
The Township of Woolwich is undertaking the preparation of a New Official Plan to replace the current Official Plan that has completed in the 1980s, with updates in the early 2000s and 2020. The most recent update to the Official Plan addressed conformity to the Regional Official Plan (2015). The Region is currently completing a Regional Official Plan Update, which is anticipated to be completed in early 2023.
The preparation of the Township's New Official Plan will address conformity with the updated Regional Official Plan, and compliance with the Planning Act changes, Provincial Policy Statement, a Place to Grow, and all other applicable legislation and policy documents.
In addition to this, the New Official Plan will develop the following:
- Intensification strategy for Elmira, St. Jacobs, and Breslau
- Commercial strategy to support 15-minute communities
- Institutional strategy
These strategies will contribute to the objectives and goals in planning for growth to 2051, and will support updates and inclusion of policies related to climate action initiatives; sustainable/green building; complete streets; urban design for residential, commercial, and industrial areas; municipal parks and recreation including parkland dedication; and housing policies to address affordable and attainable housing along with intensification.
View the presentation made to Council on March 28, 2023 in the Documents folder.
Updates
Have a question about the New Official Plan?
Hi I am wondering when we can expect to see the Maps of the new Proposed Official Plan showing new Boundary Lines proposal for the Rural Settlement areas like Maryhill, and will this be posted on the Engage WR page and will the subscribers receive the email notification when is available for viewing
Hi My Name is Sasa , I am wondering if this official plan review will be done in Phases and when will the Maryhill area be addressed we have a property that we would like included in the new Plan as it is a part of the Subdivision rounding up at Sunset Hills Crescent North Side, so if possible please provide any information you may have for us Thank you in advance and hope to hear from you soon
