Official Plan

What is an Official Plan?

The Official Plan guides Alnwick/Haldimand's land use and development strategies. It contains the goals and objectives of the community and establishes policies to direct the form, location, nature and rate of growth and change for the future.

Schedules to the Official Plan

Applying for an Official Plan Amendment

New developments that do not conform to the Official Plan must get approval of an Official Plan Amendment through an application to Council. If you are interested in applying, please consult with the Planning Department prior to submitting your application to discuss your proposal.

To book a consultation, please contact the Planning Department.

Northumberland County Official Plan

The Northumberland County Official Plan establishes land use categories and policies to manage growth and protect resources within the County until the year 2034.

Land use categories are displayed on maps. The policies describe the County's goals for these categories and the types of information they need to evaluate land use changes. Categories include:

• Urban Areas

• Rural Areas

• Rural Settlement Areas

• Agricultural Areas

• Oak Ridges Moraine

• Environmental Protection Areas

Northumberland County Official Plan Maps and Policies

• Schedule A – Land Use Map

• Schedule B – Resource Areas, Constraint Areas and Waste Management map

• Schedule C – Transportation Map

• Schedules D1 to D10 – Industrial Lands to be Re-designated in Local Official Plans