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Heritage Permits

Under the Ontario Heritage Act, owners of property with a Part IV (individual property) or Part V (Heritage Conservation District) designation are required to obtain an approved Heritage Permit for any alteration or demolition to a designated property. This is to ensure that the proposed changes will not negatively affect the property's heritage attributes. The Township’s Heritage Staff and the Heritage Committee will review the Heritage Permit application to determine if or how the proposed changes will impact the property’s heritage attributes.

If the property is a listed (a non-designated) heritage property, you are encouraged to discuss any alterations with the Loyalist Township Heritage Committee and the Township’s Heritage Staff, but a Heritage Permit is not required. The only requirement for listed properties is for the owner to notify the Council of the municipality at least 60 days in writing of their intention to demolish or remove the structure. This is to allow time for the municipality to decide whether to begin the Designation process.

It is strongly encouraged that property owners pre-consult with Heritage Committee and Heritage Staff to discuss the alteration plans prior to submitting the Heritage Permit application. Present any plans, photographs, or sketches to staff for comment.

Any heritage properties with an easement agreement with the Ontario Heritage Trust (OHT) must get the approval of the OHT before submitting a Heritage Permit Application.

Heritage Permit applications

After submitting a completed Heritage Permit Application Form, that includes all necessary plans, photos and supporting information, Heritage Staff will contact the property owner to give them the date and time of the next scheduled Heritage Committee meeting.

An approved Heritage Permit is required and must be included with the application form for the Designated Property Grant.

Please ensure your Heritage Permit Applications contains the following minimum requirements:

  1. The name, address, telephone number and, if applicable, the email address of the applicant.

  2. The name of the municipality from which consent is being requested.

  3. A description of the property that is the subject of the application, including such information as the concession and lot numbers, reference plan and part numbers, and street names and numbers.

  4. Photographs that depict the existing buildings, structures and heritage attributes that are affected by the application and their condition and context.

  5. A site plan or sketch that illustrates the location of the proposed alteration, demolition or removal.

  6. Drawings and written specifications of the proposed alteration, demolition or removal.

  7. The reasons for the proposed alteration, demolition or removal and the potential impacts to the heritage attributes of the property.

  8. All technical cultural heritage studies that are relevant to the proposed alteration, demolition or removal.

  9. An affidavit or a sworn declaration by the applicant certifying that the information required under this section and provided by the applicant is accurate.

Failure to provide a complete application, which will meet the Building Department standards for issuance of a building permit, or to be available at the meeting to answer questions, may result in deferral of the Heritage Permit by the Heritage Committee.

After a decision on the Heritage Permit Application has been made by the Heritage Committee, their recommendation will be submitted to Council for a final decision.

To find out whether you require a Heritage Permit for your project, please contact the Planning Assistant at cvisser@loyalist.ca.

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Loyalist Township
Box 70, 263 Main Street
Odessa, Ontario K0H 2H0
Tel: 613-386-7351
info@loyalist.ca

Manitou Office
18 Manitou Crescent West 
Amherstview, Ontario K7N 1S3
Tel: 613-386-7351 ext 170 
 

 

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