Development Applications

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Below you will find Official Plan Amendment (OPA), Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA), and Plan of Subdivision/Condominium (DPS/DPC) applications that have been submitted to the Town. You will also find a description of each application and supporting documents, the status of applications, links to Council agendas and staff reports, and notices of the decision of Council.

The complete application materials are received as part of the public planning process and do not represent the opinions of the Town. They are posted here to be transparent regarding the information received on a planning application. Public notice is provided for each application by mail to residents within 120 meters of the subject property, by posting a sign on the subject property, and through the Town's news releases.


How to participate in a Public Meeting

Public Meetings are held during regular Council meetings, occurring the second Wednesday of each month starting at 7:00 p.m. For the full Council and Committee schedule and agendas, please see the Council calendar. Notice of a public meeting is provided by a sign posted on the subject property, by mail to residents within 120 meters of the subject property, and through Town news releases.


How to provide feedback

Comments regarding development applications may be submitted by email to planning@penetanguishene.ca or by letter to the Town of Penetanguishene Planning and Community Development department 10 Robert Street West, P.O. Box 5009 Penetanguishene, Ontario L4R 2G2. All comments will be considered up until a decision of Council is made.

If you are submitting letters, emails, or other communications concerning a development application, you should be aware that your name and the fact you communicated with the Town will become part of the public record. The Town will also make your communication and any personal information in it available to the public, unless you expressly request the Town to remove it.

Below you will find Official Plan Amendment (OPA), Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA), and Plan of Subdivision/Condominium (DPS/DPC) applications that have been submitted to the Town. You will also find a description of each application and supporting documents, the status of applications, links to Council agendas and staff reports, and notices of the decision of Council.

The complete application materials are received as part of the public planning process and do not represent the opinions of the Town. They are posted here to be transparent regarding the information received on a planning application. Public notice is provided for each application by mail to residents within 120 meters of the subject property, by posting a sign on the subject property, and through the Town's news releases.


How to participate in a Public Meeting

Public Meetings are held during regular Council meetings, occurring the second Wednesday of each month starting at 7:00 p.m. For the full Council and Committee schedule and agendas, please see the Council calendar. Notice of a public meeting is provided by a sign posted on the subject property, by mail to residents within 120 meters of the subject property, and through Town news releases.


How to provide feedback

Comments regarding development applications may be submitted by email to planning@penetanguishene.ca or by letter to the Town of Penetanguishene Planning and Community Development department 10 Robert Street West, P.O. Box 5009 Penetanguishene, Ontario L4R 2G2. All comments will be considered up until a decision of Council is made.

If you are submitting letters, emails, or other communications concerning a development application, you should be aware that your name and the fact you communicated with the Town will become part of the public record. The Town will also make your communication and any personal information in it available to the public, unless you expressly request the Town to remove it.

  • 128 Burke Street

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    Status: Approved by Council on July 9, 2025. The appeal period for the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment ended on August 4, 2025.

    The Draft Plan of Subdivision and Draft Plan Conditions have been approved and will lapse on July 9, 2030.

    DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION The Draft Plan of Subdivision proposes nineteen (19) townhouse units distributed across three (3) blocks fronting on Burke Street. The plans also include a block dedicated for future development considerations, fronting on the unopened portion of Beaulieu Drive. Please see the attached concept plan.

    DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ZONING

    Status: Approved by Council on July 9, 2025. The appeal period for the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment ended on August 4, 2025.

    The Draft Plan of Subdivision and Draft Plan Conditions have been approved and will lapse on July 9, 2030.

    DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION The Draft Plan of Subdivision proposes nineteen (19) townhouse units distributed across three (3) blocks fronting on Burke Street. The plans also include a block dedicated for future development considerations, fronting on the unopened portion of Beaulieu Drive. Please see the attached concept plan.

    DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT The purpose and effect of the Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject property from the Deferred (D) zone to the Residential Three Exception (R3-X) zone to permit Townhouses as well as apply site-specific exception provisions including a reduction to minimum yard setbacks, an increase to the maximum lot coverage, a reduction to the minimum lot frontage, and a reduction to the minimum lot area.

    Supporting Documents:

    The following supporting documents have been submitted in support of the application and are available here.

    • Functional Servicing & Preliminary Stormwater Management Report prepared by WMI & Associates Limited dated May 2024.
    • Traffic Impact Brief prepared by WMI & Associates Limited dated May 16, 2024.
    • Draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by Nethery Planning dated June 11, 2024.
    • Context Map prepared by Nethery Planning dated May 8, 2024.
    • Planning Justification Report prepared by Nethery Planning, no date.
    • Draft Zoning By-law Amendment prepared by Nethery Planning, no date.
    • Public Consultation Strategy Report prepared by Nethery Planning, no date.
    • Tree Inventory, Analysis, Preservation, Compensation Plan/Report prepared by Landmark Environmental Group Ltd. dated March 2024.
    • Geotechnical Investigation Report prepared by Freen Geotechnical Ltd. dated May 21, 2024.
    • Hydrogeological Study and Water Balance Analysis prepared by Wilson Associates dated May 2, 2024.
    • Stage 1-2 Archaeological Assessment prepared by AMICK Consultants Limited dated March 13, 2024.

  • 65 Nettleton Drive

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    Application Status: Approved.

    Description of Application:

    The application is submitted concurrently with a Consent to Sever application (File No. B3/2024) to create one (1) new lot for residential purposes on the Subject Lands which is facilitated through the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment. The Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes to rezone a portion of the Subject Lands to the Residential One Exception (R1-X) zone and Environmental Protection (EP) zone. The exception relates to a setback of 5 metres to a watercourse, whereas a minimum setback of 7.5 metres is required. The Amendment would facilitate future residential development and establish a building

    Application Status: Approved.

    Description of Application:

    The application is submitted concurrently with a Consent to Sever application (File No. B3/2024) to create one (1) new lot for residential purposes on the Subject Lands which is facilitated through the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment. The Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes to rezone a portion of the Subject Lands to the Residential One Exception (R1-X) zone and Environmental Protection (EP) zone. The exception relates to a setback of 5 metres to a watercourse, whereas a minimum setback of 7.5 metres is required. The Amendment would facilitate future residential development and establish a building envelope on each of the proposed lots.

    Supporting Documents available here:

    • Draft Zoning By-law Amendment prepared by MORGAN Planning & Development Inc., no date.
    • Environmental Impact Study prepared by Azimuth Environmental Consulting, Inc. dated October 2022.
    • Environmental Support Letter for Utility Works prepared by Azimuth Environmental Consulting Inc. dated October 25, 2024.
    • Functional Servicing Brief prepared by Tatham Engineering Ltd. dated October 16, 2024.
    • Geotechnical Investigation Report prepared by Cambium Inc. dated March 26, 2024.
    • Planning Justification Report prepared by MORGAN Planning & Development Inc. dated April 16, 2024.
    • Traffic Impact Review Letter prepared by Tatham Engineering Ltd. dated March 1, 2024.


  • 1376 Sandy Bay Road

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    Status: Approved.

    Description of Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment: The Zoning By-law Amendment seeks to rezone a portion of the subject property from the Rural (RU) zone to the Rural Residential (RR) zone. The Zoning By-law Amendment application is submitted concurrently with Consent application B6/2024 to sever a parcel of land from 1376 Sandy Bay Road having an approximate lot area of 1,559 square metres. The severed land is intended to be added to 212 Gilwood Park Drive to provide additional space in the rear yard. The purpose of the Zoning By-law Amendment application is to establish a consistent zoning on

    Status: Approved.

    Description of Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment: The Zoning By-law Amendment seeks to rezone a portion of the subject property from the Rural (RU) zone to the Rural Residential (RR) zone. The Zoning By-law Amendment application is submitted concurrently with Consent application B6/2024 to sever a parcel of land from 1376 Sandy Bay Road having an approximate lot area of 1,559 square metres. The severed land is intended to be added to 212 Gilwood Park Drive to provide additional space in the rear yard. The purpose of the Zoning By-law Amendment application is to establish a consistent zoning on 212 Gilwood Park Drive following the lot addition.

    Supporting Materials:

    • Site Plan for Severance prepared by Quantum Engineering dated October 2024.


    Support materials are available to view here.

  • 1457 Tay Point Road

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    Status: Approved.

    Description of Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment: The Zoning By-law Amendment seeks to rezone a portion of the subject property from the Rural (RU) zone to the Environmental Protection (EP) zone. The purpose of the Zoning By-law Amendment application is to expand the EP zone to recognize the natural heritage features identified through an Environmental Impact Study. Approval of this Zoning By-law Amendment application is a condition of provisional Consent granted by the Town’s Committee of Adjustment to create four (4) new residential lots (File No. B7/2023).

    Supporting Materials:

    • Environmental Impact Study (EIS), by Azimuth Environmental Consulting dated December

    Status: Approved.

    Description of Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment: The Zoning By-law Amendment seeks to rezone a portion of the subject property from the Rural (RU) zone to the Environmental Protection (EP) zone. The purpose of the Zoning By-law Amendment application is to expand the EP zone to recognize the natural heritage features identified through an Environmental Impact Study. Approval of this Zoning By-law Amendment application is a condition of provisional Consent granted by the Town’s Committee of Adjustment to create four (4) new residential lots (File No. B7/2023).

    Supporting Materials:

    • Environmental Impact Study (EIS), by Azimuth Environmental Consulting dated December 2023.
    • Zoning Amendment Sketch, dated October 2024.

    Support materials are available to view here.

  • Zoning By-law Housekeeping Amendment Z.A. 2/2024 (Town Initiated)

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    Application Status: Approved.

    Description of Application:

    The housekeeping changes are intended to clarify the bylaw and make corrections. The following are the proposed changes at a high-level:

    • Definitions update for Attached, Structure and Temporary Tent.
    • Changes to the provisions for Accessory Buildings or Structures related to their number, height, and setbacks from front yards and other buildings.
    • Changes to the provisions for Additional Dwelling Units in a Main Building, and in a Detached Accessory Building.
    • Removal of a provision that requires Frontage to be only through a Plan of Subdivision.
    • Changes to the regulations for Platforms and Porches and clarity on when they apply.
    • Adding a Temporary Tent as a permission in all zones, excluding the Environmental Protection (EP) zone
    • Adding the permission for an Additional Dwelling Unit in a Single Detached Dwelling in the Residential Three (R3) Zone.
    • Correction of terms within the permitted yard encroachment section.
    • Removal of duplicate regulations for accessible parking spaces.
    • Updates to eight (8) different exception zones for corrections.
    • Corrections to nine (9) Holding Symbols.

    Supporting Documents:

    The following supporting documents are available to view here:

    Application Status: Approved.

    Description of Application:

    The housekeeping changes are intended to clarify the bylaw and make corrections. The following are the proposed changes at a high-level:

    • Definitions update for Attached, Structure and Temporary Tent.
    • Changes to the provisions for Accessory Buildings or Structures related to their number, height, and setbacks from front yards and other buildings.
    • Changes to the provisions for Additional Dwelling Units in a Main Building, and in a Detached Accessory Building.
    • Removal of a provision that requires Frontage to be only through a Plan of Subdivision.
    • Changes to the regulations for Platforms and Porches and clarity on when they apply.
    • Adding a Temporary Tent as a permission in all zones, excluding the Environmental Protection (EP) zone
    • Adding the permission for an Additional Dwelling Unit in a Single Detached Dwelling in the Residential Three (R3) Zone.
    • Correction of terms within the permitted yard encroachment section.
    • Removal of duplicate regulations for accessible parking spaces.
    • Updates to eight (8) different exception zones for corrections.
    • Corrections to nine (9) Holding Symbols.

    Supporting Documents:

    The following supporting documents are available to view here:

  • 40 Edward Street

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    Application Status: Approved.

    Description of Application:

    The property is subject to provisional consent to sever approval (File No. B6/2023) which is conditional upon approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment application to apply a holding symbol to the Retained Lot (see Location Map). A holding symbol is a tool under section 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 that is used to limit or prohibit development until certain technical matters are addressed. In this case, the purpose of applying the holding symbol is to prohibit development of the Retained Lot until a development application is submitted to the Town and approved

    Application Status: Approved.

    Description of Application:

    The property is subject to provisional consent to sever approval (File No. B6/2023) which is conditional upon approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment application to apply a holding symbol to the Retained Lot (see Location Map). A holding symbol is a tool under section 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 that is used to limit or prohibit development until certain technical matters are addressed. In this case, the purpose of applying the holding symbol is to prohibit development of the Retained Lot until a development application is submitted to the Town and approved by Council. The purpose of the holding symbol is to ensure the efficient and orderly future development of the Retained Lot. No development is proposed as part of this application. Should development be proposed in the future, additional notice will be provided, and an additional public meeting will be scheduled.

    Supporting Documents:

    The following supporting documents are available to view here: ZA 7 2024 - 40 Edward St

    • Draft Reference Plan
    • Notice of Decision Committee of Adjustment

  • 1321 Sandy Bay Road

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    Application Status: By-law 2024-28 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 2022-17, as amended was passed on July 10, 2024. Notice of Passage was given on Monday, July 15, 2024 and an appeal day of Monday, August 5, 2024 was set.

    By-law 2024-28

    Notice of Passage

    Description of Application:

    Zoning By-law Amendment: The following amendments are requested to the Zoning By-law: increase the height of an Accessory Building to 7.5 metres, whereas 5.5 metres is permitted and to increase the total Lot Coverage of all Accessory Buildings to 140.3 square metres, whereas 100 square metres is permitted. In addition, it

    Application Status: By-law 2024-28 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 2022-17, as amended was passed on July 10, 2024. Notice of Passage was given on Monday, July 15, 2024 and an appeal day of Monday, August 5, 2024 was set.

    By-law 2024-28

    Notice of Passage

    Description of Application:

    Zoning By-law Amendment: The following amendments are requested to the Zoning By-law: increase the height of an Accessory Building to 7.5 metres, whereas 5.5 metres is permitted and to increase the total Lot Coverage of all Accessory Buildings to 140.3 square metres, whereas 100 square metres is permitted. In addition, it would permit the creation of a new Additional Dwelling Unit that would be setback from the road 95 metres whereas 30 metres is required, have a height of 7.5 metres whereas 4.5 metres is required and have a Gross Floor Area of 111.5 square metres, whereas 60 square metres is permitted.

    Supporting Materials:

  • 1255 Fuller Avenue

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    Application Status: The applications were approved on June 12, 2024. The following materials are available here: ZA 10 2023 and PEN-SUB-2023-02 - 1255 Fuller Avenue

    • Draft Plan Conditions
    • Notice of Decision (Zoning By-law Amendment)
    • Notice of Decision (Draft Plan of Subdivision)

    Description of Application:

    Draft Plan of Subdivision: The Draft Plan of Subdivision is intended to facilitate the development of a total of 64 residential units consisting of 27 single-detached dwellings, 4 semi-detached dwellings, and 33 townhouse dwellings, as well as a stormwater management pond, and walkway.

    Zoning By-law Amendment: The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject

    Application Status: The applications were approved on June 12, 2024. The following materials are available here: ZA 10 2023 and PEN-SUB-2023-02 - 1255 Fuller Avenue

    • Draft Plan Conditions
    • Notice of Decision (Zoning By-law Amendment)
    • Notice of Decision (Draft Plan of Subdivision)

    Description of Application:

    Draft Plan of Subdivision: The Draft Plan of Subdivision is intended to facilitate the development of a total of 64 residential units consisting of 27 single-detached dwellings, 4 semi-detached dwellings, and 33 townhouse dwellings, as well as a stormwater management pond, and walkway.

    Zoning By-law Amendment: The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject lands from the Residential One (R1) zone to a combination of Residential Two Exception (R2-X), Residential Three Exception (R3-X), and Open Space (OS). The exceptions seek relief from the provisions related to the minimum lot area, minimum lot frontage, and maximum lot coverage in the Town of Penetanguishene Zoning By-law.

    Supporting Materials:

    Updated Materials:

  • 221 Fox Street

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    Application Status: A public meeting was held on October 12, 2022 - Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting. The applications were approved on October 9, 2024.

    Description of Application:

    Draft Plan of Subdivision: The Draft Plan of Subdivision is intended to facilitate the development of 88 residential condominium townhouses, an open space block, a stormwater management facility, and an internal condominium road network. The proposed Open Space Zone is to recognize areas

    Application Status: A public meeting was held on October 12, 2022 - Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting. The applications were approved on October 9, 2024.

    Description of Application:

    Draft Plan of Subdivision: The Draft Plan of Subdivision is intended to facilitate the development of 88 residential condominium townhouses, an open space block, a stormwater management facility, and an internal condominium road network. The proposed Open Space Zone is to recognize areas of the subject property that will not be developed, and include a stormwater management pond, the open space area associated with the common element condominium, and buffer areas.

    Zoning By-law Amendment: The Zoning By-law Amendment application is to facilitate the proposed Plan of Subdivision development on the property. The requested rezoning proposes to rezone the subject property from the Deferred Development (D) Zone to the Residential Three Exception (R3-23) Zone, and Open Space (OS) Zone.

    Supporting Materials:

  • 123 Robert Street East

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    Status: The Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision has been approved.

    Notice of Decision

    Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting


    Status: The Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision has been approved.

    Notice of Decision

    Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting


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