Halton Regional Official Plan

Changes to Halton's role in planning

In November 2022, Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, was introduced by the Province. The legislation identified Halton Region as an “upper-tier municipality without planning responsibilities”. 

In accordance with Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024, this change to the Region’s role came into effect on July 1, 2024. This change means:

• the Halton Region Official Plan is no longer a Regional Plan, and is now a Local Plan of the four local municipalities (Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville);
• the Region is no longer the “approval authority” for Local Municipal Official Plans or amendments;
• the Region can no longer appeal matters associated with the Planning Act; and
• the Region can no longer be identified as a Party at an Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hearing (it can continue with existing appeals).

As of July 1, 2024, the Regional Official Plan remains in effect as an official plan in each Local Municipality until it is revoked or amended by the respective municipality. 

This means that there are now three Official Plans which apply to the Town of Oakville.

1. Livable Oakville Plan
2. North Oakville Secondary Plans
3. Halton Regional Official Plan