The Oxford County Community Planning Office provides a variety of planning services for the eight area municipalities that comprise the County. A planner is assigned to the Township of Blandford-Blenheim to respond to development inquires and provide professional planning advice and recommendations on all types of planning applications, including:
| Applications, Fees and Information |
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Township fees related to building and planning applications are designed, in part, to recover costs associated with processing these applications. A list of planning fees can be found under our Fees and Charges. Depending on the type of structure being built, additional fees may apply. |
| Citizen's Guides to Land-Use Planning |
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The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) has developed a series of Citizens’ Guides to Land-Use Planning. The guides are user-friendly and provide helpful information about Ontario's planning system. To view or download copies of these guides, please visit MMAH Citizens' Guides to Land Use Planning website. |
| Minor Variance |
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A minor variance is a small variation from the requirements of the zoning by-law. A minor variance approval is a certificate of permission, because it allows the property owner to obtain a building permit even though their property does not comply precisely with the zoning by-law. Under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act there are four tests a minor variance must meet:
The fee for a minor variance application can be found in our current Fees and Charges chart. Prior to submitting your minor variance application and payment, please contact our Planner, Dustin Robson, at 519-539-9800 ext. 3211 or via email at drobson@oxfordcounty.ca. |
| Zone Change |
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A zone change is a process that changes the permitted use of land and/or the specific manner in which land is regulated (i.e. setback, height, etc.). A zone change application is required to maintain the intent and purpose of the County Official Plan. The fee for a zone change can be found in our current Fees and Charges Chart. |
| Site Plan Agreements |
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If you are applying for a building permit and your property is subject to the Site Plan Control you may be required to enter into a Site Plan Control Agreement with the Township. A site plan control agreement may also be required in conjunction with an application for zone change, a minor variance or severance. Depending on the size of development, specific fees may apply. Please read the Township's Site Plan Control By-law and Site Plan Control Guidelines for additional information. The fee for a Site Plan Agreement or Site Plan Amendment can be found in our current Fees and Charges Chart. An additional deposit also applies.
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