Public Hearing Committee and Special Council Meeting Summary – June 2, 2026
Norfolk County’s Public Hearing Committee met on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, to hear public input on planning applications. Final decisions on applications are made by Council following consideration of public and technical feedback. View the Public Hearing Committee meeting agenda, time-stamped video, and reports.
A Special Council meeting was held immediately following the Public Hearing Committee to consider and approve two items from the meeting. View the Special Council meeting agenda, time-stamped video, and reports.
The meetings were held in Council Chambers and streamed online. Below are highlights from the meetings.
Public Hearing Committee
227 Decou Road, Simcoe – Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment
- The committee heard a proposal to develop approximately 20 hectares of vacant land into a residential subdivision, including a mix of single detached homes and townhouses
- Residents raised concerns related to traffic and safety, water and wastewater servicing, environmental impacts, density, and infrastructure capacity
- The committee received the report and deputations for information
1017 St. John’s Road West, Walsh – Zoning By-law Amendment
- The committee reviewed a proposal to recognize reduced lot areas resulting from a previous consent application to allow the creation of an infill residential lot
- No public comments were received
- The committee received the report for information
443 Talbot Road, Delhi – Zoning By-law Amendment
- A zoning by-law amendment was presented to permit a portion of the property to be used for an outdoor storage yard associated with an existing industrial operation
- No public comments were received
- The committee received the report for information
17 Lynn Park Avenue, Port Dover – Zoning By-law Amendment
- The proposal seeks to rezone lands to allow for future residential uses on a vacant property currently used as open space
- The lands were recently subject to a conditional consent approval
- No development is proposed at this time
- The committee received the report for information
1199 and 1213 Thompson Road East, Waterford – Zoning By-law Amendment
- The application would recognize reduced lot areas to facilitate a farm split
- No public comments were received
- The committee received the report for information
16 Fernwood Drive, Simcoe – Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Condominium
- The committee heard a proposal to develop 68 residential condominium units, including townhouse and semi-detached dwellings
- Residents raised concerns related to traffic, parking, water pressure, privacy, and construction impacts
- The committee received the report and deputations for information
Thompson Road, Waterford – Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Redline Revision
- The proposal seeks to increase residential density by introducing townhouse units within an approved subdivision while maintaining existing buffers and road layout
- The committee received the report for information
Special Council Meeting
1017 St. John’s Road West, Walsh
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- Council approved the zoning by-law amendment, subject to a holding provision related to drainage
443 Talbot Road, Delhi
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- Council approved the zoning by-law amendment to permit outdoor storage use
Closed Session
- Council discussed a litigation matter with Warren Cummings and provided direction to staff
