Community Planning Permit System

A Community Planning Permit (CPP) System aims to simplify and improve the processes for regulating land use within an area. It enables the town to issue development permits (with or without conditions) in a one-application, one-approval authority process compared to the traditional process of making separate re-zoning, site-plan and/or minor variance applications. 

This single application process enables the town and development applicants to more efficiently work together to achieve common goals of mixed land use, affordable housing, and sustainable design, as described in the town’s Official Plan.

Based on Council’s resolution from March 18, 2024, the town is investigating the use of the CPP System in Midtown Oakville.

Consultation

Consultation regarding Midtown Oakville specific CPP by-law provisions is taking place in the spring through to the fall of 2025 and winter 2026. Visit the Midtown Oakville Growth Area Review page for more information, including how you can provide your input.

Prior to passing a CPP by-law, the town is required to update its Official Plan. Consultation on proposed policies to enable the use of a CPPS took place through the Midtown Oakville Growth Area Review. On February 18, 2025, Council adopted the Midtown Oakville and Community Planning Permit System Official Plan Amendment (OPA 70). This OPA is now with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval.

On June 5, 2025, the Town held a public open house to share information regarding key directions for preparing the Midtown Oakville Community Planning Permit By-law. Item 8.1 of the July 8, Planning and Development Council Meeting provides key directions.

In addition, the town is developing a Housing Needs Assessment study for which consultation is ongoing. If deemed appropriate and viable, the town may also apply Inclusionary Zoning provisions within the community planning permit system. 

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