Ministry of Red Tape Reduction
Norfolk County is seeking opportunities to streamline and accelerate the approval of its Official Plan Amendment (OPA), which is essential for supporting growth, housing supply, and economic development across the county. Timely decision-making and flexibility within the provincial planning framework are critical to enabling shovel-ready development, meeting provincial housing targets, and facilitating infrastructure investment.
Where we’re at
Official Plan Amendment
The County has made significant progress on its OPA, but advancing it has been slowed by procedural challenges and regulatory red tape. These delays impact Norfolk’s ability to implement housing and economic development priorities efficiently. Recent discussions with the Premier and relevant Ministries have underscored the importance of aligning provincial support with the County’s planning and housing objectives. Norfolk continues to seek practical solutions and fast-track mechanisms within the Ministry’s mandate to ensure that Official Plan updates can be approved in a timely, flexible, and predictable manner.
Our ask
- Discuss specific red tape challenges Norfolk is encountering in advancing its Official Plan Amendment.
- Seek practical solutions or fast-track mechanisms that may be available through the Ministry’s mandate.
- Ensure continued alignment with commitments arising from recent calls with the Premier and Ministries regarding Norfolk’s planning and housing priorities.
Norfolk is ready.
We can grow Ontario, together.
Our Priorities