Official Plan

Township of Severn's Official Plan sets local planning goals and objectives that are consistent with the County of Simcoe's Official Plan and other provincial policies. This includes identifying areas of growth and providing direction on lot creation, farmland preservation and environmental considerations.

Maps and Schedules

Maps included within the Official Plan show the different land uses, functions, infrastructure and resources within the Township.

These are found within the Official Plan Schedules:

• Schedule A – North Land Use
• Schedule A – South Land Use
• Schedule A1 – Coldwater Settlement Area
• Schedule A2 – Washago Settlement Area
• Schedule A3 – Westshore Development Area
• Schedule A4 – Port Severn Settlement Area
• Schedule A5 – Ardtrea Settlement Area
• Schedule A6 – Bass Lake and Marchmont Settlement Area
• Schedule A7 – Fesserton Settlement Area
• Schedule A8 – Severn Falls Settlement Area
• Schedule A9 – South of Division Road Secondary Plan
• Schedule A10 – South of Division Road Special Policy Area
• Schedule B – Transportation and Servicing
• Schedule B1 – South of Division Road – Road Plan
• Schedule C –Aggregate Resource Potential Area
• Schedule D – Waste Disposal Assessment Area
• Schedule D1 – Flood Proofing Area - Coldwater
• Schedule E – Agricultural Land Classing Area
• Schedule F – Environmentally Sensitive Area

Official Plan Amendments

If you're proposing a new development that doesn't align with the Township's Official Plan, you'll need to submit a planning application for an Official Plan Amendment. A formal meeting with Township staff and your land use planning consultant is strongly recommended before starting an application.

Our updated new Official Plan

On June 26, 2024 the Township of Severn passed By-law No. 2024-40 on June 26, 2024 under Sections 17 and 26 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended to adopt the updated new Official Plan. This updated new Official Plan replaces the previous version of the new Official Plan adopted by Council in November 2022.