Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Hearings (formerly Ontario Municipal Board)

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Toronto Region Municipal Lawyers Representing Clients at Ontario Municipal Board Hearings

The municipal lawyers in the Municipal and Planning Law Group at Barry Smith LLP have significant experience with substantial matters before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (formerly known as the Ontario Municipal Board or OMB).

We have assisted clients with issues relating to:

  • Official Plans
  • zoning by-laws
  • plans of subdivision
  • consents to sever land
  • minor variances
  • development charges
  • site plan approval

The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal

The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal is a provincial adjudicative body providing an independent public forum to hear disputes under various land use planning statutes. In particular, the Tribunal hears appeals of decisions made by public bodies such as:

  • municipal councils
  • committees of adjustment
  • land division committees
  • the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Different types of matters have different procedural requirements and timelines for appealing or requesting a hearing. It is always advisable to consult with a municipal lawyer prior to proceeding with a hearing, and to have a lawyer represent you at the Tribunal.

Barry Smith LLP: Trusted, Effective, Strategic Municipal Law Litigators in Toronto Region

Contact the municipal lawyers at Barry Smith LLP for forward-thinking and assertive representation in your matter before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. We have been representing clients in Toronto Region, Cambridge, and throughout Ontario for over 50 years and have significant experience before the Tribunal. contact us online for a consultation.