"From its early beginnings as a shipping depot for wheat and lumber, to its importance as a fishing village and present role as a regional recreational marina, Bronte is a community defined by its strong ties to the Lake Ontario waterfront."                                                                                                                                                

Bronte Historical Society

Halton Region Official Plan Review (ROPA)

The Regional Official Plan (ROP) has policies that guide how Halton grows and develops and focuses on four key policy areas:

• Planning Vision

• Healthy Communities

• Land Stewardship

• Implementation

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Halton Region has outlined 5 growth concepts which will be evaluated along 4 themes, with public input and planning recommendations on how Halton should grow over the next 30 years.

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Halton Region is hosting 6 public information meetings and the Oakville meeting was held on May 13th and had approximately 150 attendees.

The representation of attendees was 67% residents, 8% community groups, 8% businesses, 11% developers & 7% local municipal partners.

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Concept 3B had the highest support, where employment and residential area growth is accommodated through a shift toward mixed-use development within no greenfield expansion and an emphasis on climate resiliency and food security.

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The last public meeting was held on June 29th, 2021 7 pm with a deadline of July 15th, 2021 to submit your comments online. More information can be found at Official Plan Review

Cudmore`s Development

Vogue (Wycliffe) Ltd filed a development application for 27 condo townhouses and 8 semi-detached houses in November 2018 effectively looking to impose medium-high density in a low-density residential neighbourhood. The area is currently zoned for 17 units; single or semi-detached. The community delegated against this proposal in January 2020. Mayor Burton questioned ¨How is this not over-development?¨ The developer appealed the application to the OMB citing no decision from the municipality by the mandated deadline. The LPAT hearing was held on April 19 - 20, 2021.

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The Tribunal Member has ruled in favour of a zoning amendment as a result of a deal between the Town of Oakville, Halton Region and the developer that allows medium density in a low-density stable neighbourhood.

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The BVRA is disappointed as this decision has set a precedent. A key outcome of the LPAT process was the elastic interpretation and application of the RL8 zoning by-law that would allow for 3 stories in a predominately 2 storey neighbourhood and maximum built form of semi-detached at 3600 sq feet where single-detached homes average 2200 sq feet. In addition, front and side setbacks detract from the existing character of the neighbourhood and the town has allowed an easement from Lakeshore Road West without any tangible benefits to the community.

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The BVRA will remain active as this application now proceeds to the site plan process and supports the efforts of a group of neighbours who participated as a party in the LPAT hearing and continue to seek concessions that allow for a gentle transition from adjacent homes.

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It is crucial to email Members of Council to uphold the Livable Oakville Plan and Zoning By-laws in a consistent and transparent manner. More information on our Current Issues page.

Province guts Conservation Authorities through Schedule 6 of Bill 229

The BVRA wrote a letter to the Province and Standing Committee along with We Love Oakville strongly opposing Schedule 6 of Bill 229 which seeks to greatly curtail the mandate of conservation authorities & as a result put Ontarians at risk who rely on these services to ensure access to safe drinking water, no development on or along watersheds or wetlands, and the preservation of the
Natural Heritage Systems and water resources.

Despite overwhelming pubic opposition, the bill received Royal Assent on December 7th, 2020 and regulations supporting the bill are slated for 2021.

Click pdf icon to read letter to the Province

320 Bronte Road Development

The development application for 28 townhouses and 2 detached dwellings was refused by Council in August 2019 and awaiting special review of a revised application in 2020.

Please visit our Ward 1 Development page to access more information concerning development applications within Ward 1.