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Planning Act Application Pre-Submission Review Request

Pre-Submission Review is strongly encouraged prior to submitting any of the following applications:   

  • Site Plan Control Approval
  • Plan of Subdivision
  • Zoning By-law Amendment or Temporary Use 
  • Plan of Condominium
  • Official Plan Amendment

Checklist

Please ensure you have completed the following prior to submitting your form:

  • You must use the 2024 version of the form. Fully complete all sections of the application form. In order to upload the application form in the next step, you will need to download the form here: PRE-SUBMISSION REVIEW REQUEST FORM. 
  • Signed application in all appropriate locations and obtain signed authorization if you are acting as an Agent. 
  • Fees and deposit (where required) in accordance with the current Composite Fees and Charges By-law. 
  • The concept site plan or draft plan (in metric) detailing the proposal and outlining:
    • site dimensions
    • proposed and existing buildings including setbacks (municipal, MTO, County, etc.)
    • zoning conformity matrix (where applicable)
    • access
    • parking areas and drive aisle widths
    • treed and/or landscaping areas snow storage, and garbage enclosures
    • location of incoming servicing including water, sanitary, utility poles, utility boxes, etc.
    • any other relevant information
  • Any other relevant drawings (i.e. interior building layout/floorplan, elevations, etc.).
  • Any correspondence, approvals, or permits from outside agencies/departments.

Disclaimer

While the Town of Midland endeavours to provide current, accurate and complete information, the information and opinions provided are preliminary in nature and are valid only on the date provided. The information provided by Town of Midland Staff should not be construed as advice.

The Town of Midland makes no warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the provision of such information and reserves the right to edit or change the information and/or the opinions provided as new information becomes available or there are changes in policies, procedures and legislation.

It is the Applicant’s responsibility to ensure that they are aware of all applicable legislation, by-laws, policies, codes, and standards and any changes which occur and which may be applicable to the Application. It is not the responsibility of the Town of Midland to provide the Applicant with information about any changes as they occur.

Under no circumstances will the Town of Midland be responsible for any damages, costs, expenses or injury as a result of the information, documentation or opinions provided.

Notes

  1. The Town is now receiving all applications by electronic submission only. No hardcopy materials are required unless requested by Staff.
  2. If not all information can be provided within the application form itself, please include the information on a separate page and include as part of the application to be uploaded. 
  3. Please note the Town will not review any materials or schedule any meeting(s) until payment is received. Payment can be made in the following ways:
    • A cheque can be mailed/couriered to the Municipal Office with the attention to the Planning Department,
    • A cheque, debit, or cash payment can be made in-person during regular business hours, or
    • A cheque contained within an envelope marked with the attention to the Planning Department can be dropped into the mail slot located at the Third Street entrance during, or outside of, regular business hours, or
    • A credit card payment can be made over the phone (705-526-4275 ext. 2217) or in-person during regular business hours (a convenience fee of 2.4% of the total applies).
  4. Upon completion of review by the Town, there may be a need for additional submissions to address any comments. Resubmissions should include all of the original documents, documents that have been revised, and documents that have not been revised.
  5. Town staff may conduct site inspections of your lands. By submitting this request, you are authorizing the Town to access your lands for the purposes of conducting the required site inspection.
  6. This page forms part of the formal application submission.

Additional Requirements

Where Your Property Fronts on Provincial Highway 12 or Highway 93

Please be advised that you will need to consult with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) directly respecting your planning application and may need to obtain a number of permits and/or approvals.  Please contact the MTO Corridor Management Officer at 416-235-3509 or access the MTO Highway Corridor Management website. Town approvals and/or permits may be delayed or restricted where MTO permits and approvals have not been obtained.

Where Your Property Fronts on County Road 93 (North of Highway 12) or County Road 25 (Balm Beach Road)

Please be advised that you will need to consult with the County of Simcoe respecting your planning application and may need to obtain a number of permits and/or approvals.  Please contact the County Engineering Technician or access the County website for the required application forms and fees. Town approvals and/or permits may be delayed or restricted where County permits and approvals have not been obtained.