Planning Services

To get started with Cloudpermit, you need to first Create an Account. 

Note: you will need an email address to use the system.

1. Go to the Cloudpermit Website.
2. Click on “CREATE NOW” found under the Register for an account column.
3. Provide your email address.
4. Cloudpermit will send an email to the address you have provided.
5. Open the email and complete the registration process.
   Note: this email is only valid for 24 hours.

The next time you visit the site, you’ll login using your email and password.

Resources:

• How to register a Cloudpermit account
• How to log into Cloudpermit as a registered user

1. Click Create a New Application in your Dashboard.
2. Give a name for your application that includes the property address and type of application, for example ‘123 Walnut Street Minor Variance’, and click Next
3. Select Province and Municipality from the drop-down menus in Location for the application section
4. Enter the property's address or a roll number to find your property. You can also click and drag with a mouse on the interactive map with GIS to search for the property on the map.
5. Select Planning approval for the application type.
6. Select Category, Scope, and Proposed Use. Some applications may not include the selection of scope and proposed use.
7. Click Next.
8. In the Summary, select if you are the applicant or agent, then click Finish &Create.
9. Follow the pre-consultation meeting instructions.
   
   Resources:

• How to start creating your planning approval application
• How to complete required application data

The Municipal Costs Form is to be filled out and signed by the registered owner(s) of the subject lands. This document must be downloaded, printed, signed, and uploaded onto cloud permit.

The Agent Authorization Form, if applicable, is to be filled out and signed by the registered owner(s) of the subject lands. This document must be downloaded, printed, signed, and uploaded onto cloud permit.

The Statutory Declaration Form must be filled out and signed either by the authorized agent, if applicable, or the registered owner(s) of the subject lands under the witness of a Commissioner of Oaths. This document must be downloaded, printed, signed, and uploaded onto cloud permit. If you require a qualified individual to witness the signature(s), please contact the Municipal Office to schedule an appointment.

Payment for Planning Act Applications can be made by visiting the Municipal Office to use debit or submit a cheque.

Alternatively, if submitting the cheque by mail or through the drop box located at the municipal office, please use a sealed envelope clearly labelled with the application type, the property address, and your name to avoid processing delays.

Planning Application Fees can be found on our Fees & Charges By-Law (Schedule E)

Please note that payment will not be processed until the application has been deemed complete by the Municipality.

This process pertains to an application for a minor variance pursuant to Section 22 of the Planning Act

• Applicants are encouraged to pre-consult with planning staff before making application
• Official Plan Amendment Application Fee is $1,600.00 per application, $1,300.00 cheque payable to "Treasurer - County of Middlesex", plus applicable fees to the Conservation Authority
• Application for Official Plan Amendment
• Application for Official Amendment Plan Guide

This process pertains to an application for a minor variance pursuant to Section 51 of the Planning Act

• Applicants are encouraged to pre-consult with planning staff before making application
• A Plan of Subdivision Application Fee is $3,000.00 per application to the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe.  As approval authority, the County of Middlesex also requires an application fee, please refer to County of Middlesex Planning for applicable fees. Conservation Authority fees also will be required.
• Application for Plan of Subdivision 
• Application for Plan of Subdivision Guide

This process pertains to an application for a minor variance pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act

• Applicants are encouraged to pre-consult with planning staff before making application
• Zoning By-Law Amendment Application Fee is $1,600.00 per application, plus applicable fees to the Conservation Authority
• Application for Zoning By-Law Amendment
• Application for Zoning By-Law Guide

This process pertains to an application for consent pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act

• Applicants are encouraged to pre-consult with planning staff before making application
• Severance Applications are $1,600.00 per application plus applicable fees to the Conservation Authority
• Consent to Sever Application 
• Consent to Sever Guide
• Surplus Farm Dwelling Severance Planning Process Guide

This process pertains to an application for a minor variance pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act

• Applicants are encouraged to pre-consult with planning staff before making application
• Minor Variance Application Fee is $600.00 per application, plus applicable fees to the Conservation Authority
• Application for Minor Variance
• Application for Minor Variance Guide

This process pertains to an application for a minor variance pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act

• Applicants are encouraged to pre-consult with planning staff before making application
• Site Plan Application Fee is $3,000 per application, plus applicable fees to the Conservation Authority
• Application for Site Plan Approval
• Site Plan Approval Guide

MTO has recently launched an MTO Highway Corridor Management System (HCMS) web-portal with the following functions:

• View MTO Controlled Area;
• General Inquiry:
• Request a Pre-Consultation; and
• Submit a Permit Application.

This platform has been developed to better serve the general public and the development sector and track the status of a submission.  Once submitted, the file will be assigned to the appropriate MTO staff to facilitate the review and approval process.  Click here to proceed to MTO web-portal.

• The OMAFRA "AgriSuite" online website is a free agricultural and environmental suite of decision support tools related to crop management, nutrient management and minimum distance separation.