Official Plan Review

The current Official Plan was adopted in June 2000 by each Township’s Council prior to amalgamation in 2001. The approved version from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs was received in 2001 after amalgamation. This policy document has guided the development of the Municipality over the past 20 years.

In line with Council’s strategic plan, Trent Hills is looking to create a new Official Plan to set out a vision for growth and development of the Municipality over the next 25 years. The Municipality is looking to create an Official Plan that supports and furthers the vision of, “Trent Hills as a vibrant and diverse community offering an inclusive, healthy, rural lifestyle for its residents, businesses and visitors. Our unique urban centres and rural communities of Trent Hills are united by a shared heritage, rich cultural fabric, picturesque landscape, and pride in community”.

A new Official Plan for Trent Hills must meet the requirements under the Planning Act, including compliance with the Growth Plan, Provincial Policy Statement 2020, Northumberland County Official Plan and all other applicable legislation and policy documents (a small portion of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan falls within Trent Hills). 

The objectives of the project are to create a new Official Plan for the Municipality that shapes the community for the next 25 years. To achieve this vision, the Municipality is:

• Planning for the future, being proactive and having the capacity to adapt to change;
• Engaging and collaborating with citizens and partners in an open and transparent manner;
• Preserving and leveraging the community’s natural assets, history and rural lifestyle;
• Recognizing the Municipality’s role in the stewardship of our environment; seeking and taking advantage of practical opportunities to improve and sustain it. 

The Municipality of Trent Hills is in the process of developing a new Official Plan and we want to hear from you!

As a member of our community, your opinions are important to us as we determine our goals and objectives for growth and development for the next 25 years. Completing this survey is a great way for you to help us shape our future together.

The survey is open to everyone who is interested and invested in the future of Trent Hills. Questions are mainly multiple choice and easy to answer. There are some questions that allow for written feedback. 

The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete and is available until April 28, 2023.

Complete the Online Survey.