Preliminary consultation and the submission of a complete Planning Act application are the keys to an efficient and effective review process.
These processes are essential to ensuring Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s (TRCA) commitment to meeting its targeted review timelines.
However, each Planning Act application is unique because of the specifics of the property, its location, the nature of the development, and many other factors.
Accordingly, your application may be resolved in more or less time depending on the combination of the following factors:
Need More Information?
Before formally applying to TRCA or your municipal planning department, we strongly encourage you to:
- Ask TRCA to assess your site or provide submission information
- Request a pre-application consultation meeting
Depending on the conversation, TRCA staff may recommend that you submit a concept review application.
Once you are ready to apply, see Planning Act Applications or TRCA Permit Applications for specific information about these streams.
Additional information is available in the following locations:
- Quick Links for Homeowners, Landowners and Developers
- Learn More About: Development Planning and Permits
- Regulation, Permits and Planning Act Review: Frequently Asked Questions
Don’t See Your Project Here?
Please view Solicitor or Realtor Inquiries (Including Compliance Searches) or Learn More About: Development Planning and Permits.
If you have any questions about the Development Planning and Permitting review services, please email developmentplanningpermits@trca.ca. Please allow up to two (2) business days for a response.