Property Inquiries

Talk to a Planner Before You Apply

General Information for Homeowners and Landowners About Developing a Property

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) planning staff can provide homeowners and landowners with general advice about developing your property through either a phone call, email, at our in-person walk-in counter, or through an online inquiry.

PLEASE NOTE

Solicitors and realtors should follow the TRCA solicitor or realtor inquiry process. Infrastructure proponents and consultants should follow the TRCA infrastructure inquiries process.

1. Request a Consultation Through Our
Property Inquiries Service

Property Inquiries: Talk to a Planner

2. Use TRCA’s Regulated Area Search

You can find out if your property is within a TRCA Regulated Area through TRCA’s Regulated Area Search. Please note that the mapping is approximate; we recommend you consult a TRCA planner for confirmation.

Select the image below to view and use TRCA’s Regulated Area Search

3. Visit the TRCA Walk-In Counter

You can visit the walk-in counter Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please arrive by 4:15 p.m. TRCA’s administrative office building is located at 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, Ontario and the walk-in counter is on the second floor. Directions:

Transit: Take TTC Bus 101A, B or C, or we are a 20-minute walk from TTC Pioneer Village or York University subway stations.
Driving: Short-term parking is available at 5 Shoreham Drive. Long-term parking is available in The Village at Black Creek visitor parking area at 1000 Murray Ross Parkway. Reception will validate your parking ticket.

TRCA walk-in counter at the Administrative Head Office at 5 Shoreham Drive — The walk-in counter at TRCA’s administrative office building at 5 Shoreham Drive.

Contact Information

TRCA encourages clients to discuss their proposals with a TRCA planner prior to submitting a permit application.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

For inquiries related to animal control, mosquitoes, hazard trees, garbage removal, etc. on your property or public lands, please contact your local municipality or public health unit. Addressing these concerns is outside of TRCA’s purview and staff will be unable to assist you in addressing these matters.

If your inquiry relates to what you believe to be unauthorized development in a TRCA regulated area, please see our Enforcement and Compliance page for additional resources and contact information.

For General Advice

Solicitor or Realtor Inquiries:
Email: erin.mcgregor@trca.ca

Infrastructure Planning and Permit Inquiries:
Email: infrastructureplanningpermits@trca.ca

Development Planning and Permit Inquiries:
Email developmentplanningpermits@trca.ca

Contact the TRCA Development Planner
Serving your Municipality

Adjala-Tosorontio, Caledon, and Mono:
Graham Burgess – graham.burgess@trca.ca – (437) 880-2130

Ajax and Uxbridge:
Porter Greatrex – porter.greatrex@trca.ca – (437) 880-2330

Aurora, King, and Richmond Hill:
Nida Mirza – nida.mirza@trca.ca – (437) 880-2133

Brampton and Mississauga:
Marina Janakovic – marina.janakovic@trca.ca – (437) 880-2368

Markham:
Porter Greatrex – porter.greatrex@trca.ca – (437) 880-2330

Pickering:
Terina Tam – terina.tam@trca.ca – (437) 880-2421

Toronto – Downtown and East York:
Alex Huang – alex.huang@trca.ca – (437) 880-2410

Toronto – North York and Scarborough (Wards 20, 21, and 22):
Amber Murphy – amber.murphy@trca.ca – (437) 880-2335

Toronto – Etobicoke-York and Scarborough (Wards 23, 24, and 25):
Matthew Willoughby – matthew.willoughby@trca.ca – (437) 880-2161

Vaughan:
Cameron McDonald – cameron.mcdonald@trca.ca – (437) 880-1925

Whitchurch-Stouffville:
Rameez Sadafal – rameez.sadafal@trca.ca – (437) 880-2163

Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to undertake due diligence to determine all required planning and permitting approvals.

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