Official Plan Review
Thank you to our community for attending the Official Plan Review Open House. Couldn't join us in person? No problem, watch the presentation online. |
In the next 15-25 years, Halton Hills is expected to grow significantly. With a projected population of 132,000 people and 65,000 jobs by 2051, we need a plan that reflects today's municipality and preserves our community's character while creating a new vision for the future.
The new Official Plan will also implement provincial policy directions, align with related background studies and recognize Council’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan priorities.
Register today to receive updates directly to your inbox and stay in the loop on upcoming public engagement events, feedback opportunities, available resources, and more. Visit our Official Plan Review webpage to learn more about the Halton Hills Official Plan.
Thank you to our community for attending the Official Plan Review Open House. Couldn't join us in person? No problem, watch the presentation online. |
In the next 15-25 years, Halton Hills is expected to grow significantly. With a projected population of 132,000 people and 65,000 jobs by 2051, we need a plan that reflects today's municipality and preserves our community's character while creating a new vision for the future.
The new Official Plan will also implement provincial policy directions, align with related background studies and recognize Council’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan priorities.
Register today to receive updates directly to your inbox and stay in the loop on upcoming public engagement events, feedback opportunities, available resources, and more. Visit our Official Plan Review webpage to learn more about the Halton Hills Official Plan.
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Click here to play video Halton Hills Official Plan Review Open House The Official Plan Review Open House was presented on June 26, 2025 at the Halton Hills Town Hall. A detailed copy of the presentation can be found on the Let's Talk Halton Hills project page.
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Who's Listening
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Planning Policy
Phone (905) 873-2600 ext 2900 Email opreview@haltonhills.ca
Lifecycle
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Phase 1— Set the Stage ( Winter- Summer 2025)
Official Plan Review is currently at this stagePhase 1 is foundational, establishing the goals, scope, and path forward for the OPR.
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Phase 2 — Refresh the Vision & Confirm Priorities (Spring - Fall 2025)
this is an upcoming stage for Official Plan ReviewPhase 2 aims to inform and educate the public about the project. Several studies will be undertaken to identify key findings and policy recommendations to ensure that the new OP responds effectively to current and future needs and trends.
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Phase 3 — Assess Directions (Fall 2025- Winter 2025/2026)
this is an upcoming stage for Official Plan ReviewPhase 3 aims to conduct a fulsome review of all background research and feedback received to date, laying the groundwork for the development of draft policy directions. During this phase, technical report findings and recommendations will be carefully analyzed and integrated into the Policy Directions Report and accompanying Briefs.
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Phase 4 — Refine the Plan (Winter- Spring 2026)
this is an upcoming stage for Official Plan ReviewPhase 4 will consider all the work completed to date and translate policy recommendations outlined in the Policy Directions Report into concrete draft policies for the OP.
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Phase 5 — Finalizing the Plan (Spring 2026 - Summer 2026)
this is an upcoming stage for Official Plan ReviewPhase 5 aims to finalize the new Official Plan. This phase will focus on clearly communicating major updates and milestones, ensuring that stakeholders have a comprehensive understanding of the key inputs and iterations that have shaped the final document. The final draft of the OP for presentation at a Statutory Public Meeting.
FAQs
- What is an Official Plan?
- Why is an Official Plan important?
- Why is the Town reviewing / updating its Official Plan?
- Can I make changes to my property’s land use designation?
- When will the project be completed?
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Settlement Area
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Affordable Housing
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Policy Framework
- What is the relationship of the official plan and the secondary plans currently underway (specifically SE Georgetown)
- At the beginning it was stated that our official plan needs to be aligned with the Provincial Plan. With that said, how much flexibility is there, what is the Town's control, and not.
- How is zoning policy being changed to allow for quicker approval of housing and commercial projects. Current system is severely broken.
- Can the Town push back if the province is acting against its past legislation?
- The two Bill 5s seem to be against everything you are trying to do
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Site Specific Applications
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Infrastructure (Transportation)
- How do we plan for more traffic as well as addressing parking needs?
- Integration of our public transit within Halton and neighbouring regions?
- Since most of the employment zone and new developments of the town are south of Georgetown towards Milton, what is the Town's strategy for improving access to the southern regions?
- 18 wheelers are using our country roads, is there a way to flow heavy traffic through another gateway?
- How will local roads be upgraded to have capacity for existing and future density?
- What’s the plan for improving road safety, pedestrian paths, and cycling infrastructure over the next 5–10 years?
- Plans for a major road to the 401 highway?
- What about a major road to the 401?
- What’s the status of the 413?
- Are there plans to integrate our transit between Halton Region municipalities and neighbouring regions?
- What mode of transportation we are expecting in town i.e. bus train subway etc.
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Parking
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Infrastructure Servicing
- Will ultimately all Georgetown be connected to the lake water or there will be still a part of the town with a water from a well?
- Are we going to wait for housing sales to pick up before we start building new iInfrastructure and repairing existing Infrastructure?
- Will fixing rural infrastructure be a priority for the town or the fixing of roads that are badly damaged?
- Will Mountainview Road/9th Line be expanded (more lanes) between 10th Sideroad and Steeles?
- Schedule A17 of the Official Plan shows lands north of Campbellville Rd & Hwy 25 as a future strategic employment area. When will these lands be serviced for development, and when will Halton Region update its water and wastewater master plan?
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Agriculture
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Growth (Economy)
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Growth (Economy) & Infrastructure (Transportation)
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Growth (Housing)
- How realistic is it under present conditions that 9,500 homes can be constructed in 6 years?
- The Town is already overcrowded. How will the plan support this?
- With a target of bringing 60,000+ new residents and building 9,500 new housing units by 2051, am I correct in understanding that this implies more than six residents per unit?
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Climate Change & the Environment
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Businesses
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Community Services
- How will the healthcare and school infrastructure develop in our community by 2051?
- How will the town support and enforce green spaces are well maintained? Ex. Parks, school areas, walkways
- Are there any plans to construct an indoor sports facility for pickleball, particularly for the winter months? At present, we have to book time in Milton or at a local church.
- What is the status and vision for recreation park development in Halton Hills?
- If the Townships/Regions plan stays on track, what is the timeline for the new Hospital?
- Can you say anything about plans for the future hospital site? Timing?
- What is the general/loose timeline for the Hospital if thing stay on track?
- Will more child care centres be in the planning?
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General
- How will “small town living at its best” guide every aspect of the new official plan?
- Is this presentation available online or by request?
- How can you keep a small town feel with over 100,000 people?
- Will the water changeover that happened in "Georgetown South" (allowing people to get rid of their water softener) be expanded to anywhere in the "North"?
- In order to keep the "small town character" when will we start closing the downtown core for weekend walking traffic. It would help businesses and bring people together.
- When do you believe the Norval By-pass will start being built?
- Can the town stop ticketing overnight parking from April-November?
- How is the city controlling the lands being converted to truck parking?