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Peel 2051 Official Plan Review

Region of Peel Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Review

Notice of Decision – Approval of the Region of Peel Official Plan

On November 4, 2022, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued a decision to approve the new Region of Peel Official Plan (RPOP) with 44 modifications. Download the Notice of Decision. Learn more about the Notice of Decision.

The new RPOP, as modified, came into effect as of November 4, 2022, replacing the previous Region of Peel Official Plan. The Minister's decision is final and there are no appeals.

The approved RPOP with Provincial modifications can be found on the Download the Peel Regional Official Plan page.

Regional Council Adoption of the new Region of Peel Official Plan

Regional Council passed By-law 20-2022 to adopt the new RPOP on April 28, 2022.

The Council Adopted RPOP was submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval.

Email Planning and Development Services to join our notification list, and stay up to date on the new RPOP.

Peel 2051

The Province of Ontario released Amendment 1 to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the GGH that includes changes to the total population and employment forecasts for Peel, the planning horizon (from 2041 to 2051), and other policies. Future updates to reflect this amendment will build on work completed under Peel 2051 thus far to support the Region’s vision for A Community for Life. For more information, see provincial drivers.

What is the Regional Official Plan Review?

In keeping with the Government of Ontario’s Planning Act, the Region must update its Official Plan every 5 years. This mandatory update ensures that official plan policies stay current with Provincial plan and policy changes and reflect our changing community's needs.

Peel 2051 is our current Regional Official Plan review. It started on May 23, 2013 with a public meeting. The Regional Official Plan Review process will:

The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing approved the new RPOP, with modifications, on November 4, 2022. The approved RPOP, as modified, can be found on the Download the Peel Regional Official Plan page. Regional Council passed by-law 20-2022 to adopt the new Region of Peel Official Plan (RPOP) on April 28, 2022.

What is the Municipal Comprehensive Review?

A Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) is a process required under the 2019 A Place to Grow Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and Provincial Policy Statement. It ensures that Official Plans conform with provincial plans and policies. An MCR results in a new official plan or official plan amendment which is submitted to the Province for approval.

Focus areas and supporting studies

As part of the Peel 2051 Regional Official Plan Review, policy changes in specific focus areas were explored. Read more about focus areas and supporting studies for each focus area.

Council reports

For additional information on the Peel 2051 work plan, studies, and technical reports, visit the Reading Room.

Listen to live Council meetings.

Stay informed

1 By agreeing to join our stakeholder list you will receive periodic emails or letters related to the Regional Official Plan Review. You can be taken off this list at any time by emailing planpeel@peelregion.ca with the headline "unsubscribe". Personal information collected pursuant to the requirements of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 may be used to notify participants of future consultation, newsletters, and Regional Official Plan policies. All comments may become part of the public record of the review process to assist in making a decision on this planning matter. Questions regarding this collection may be directed to planpeel@peelregion.ca.