Permit Application

Application for permission under Ontario Regulation 41/24: Prohibited Activities, Exemptions and Permits

To complete your permit application please upload the following required documents:

• Signed letter of authorization from owner to applicant (if applicant is not owner)
• Plans/drawings illustrating existing site conditions and proposed development and/or site alteration, including:
  • property boundaries
  • location and dimensions of existing and proposed buildings or structures, septic field(s), driveways, parking lots, areas of fill placement, or excavation
  • cross-section(s) of proposed work(s), if necessary (required for shoreline works)
  • if lot grading/drainage plan is required for Building Permit, please provide as your site plan
• Colour photographs of entire shoreline taken in summer (if shoreline works or boathouse proposed)
• Sediment and erosion control proposal (for infrastructure, commercial/industrial/multi-residential)
• Complete copy of deed or tax bill and registered plan/survey (if applicable)
• Statement of agreement from any persons sharing right-of-ways, easements, etc. (if applicable)

Insufficient information may delay the processing of your application.

The submission of additional information may be necessary, based on review by staff. An application is considered complete when all information has been received, including any information requested by staff.

Application for permission under Ontario Regulation 41/24: Prohibited Activities, Exemptions and Permits

• Permits or Approvals granted by the Crowe Valley Conservation Authority (CVCA) are non-transferable and are typically valid for a period of two years from the date of issuance. Permits may be issued for a maximum of 60 months.
• Permits, approvals, etc., may be required from other agencies prior to undertaking the proposed work. Authority permission, if granted for the proposed work, does not exempt the owner/agent from complying with any or all other laws, statutes, ordinances, directives, approvals, etc. that may affect the property or use of same.
• If information provided on or with this application is determined to be untrue or incorrect, or becomes untrue or incorrect, CVCA reserves the right the withdraw any permission granted.
• Permits contain important conditions. A copy of the permit must be on the work site at all times.
• Further information and studies may be required by CVCA to process this application, the costs of which will be borne by the owner or their authorized agent/applicant. This information may include details related to wetlands, floodplains, hydraulics, slope stability, or stream systems.
• Once submitted, all studies become the property of CVCA and the information may be used by CVCA, its member municipalities, and partners.
• A formal request under the Municipal Freedom of Information Protection and Privacy Act, RSO 1990, c. M. 56 is required for members of the public to view any studies, plans, and reports related to your permit. Access is subject to statutory exemptions. The same is true should you wish to access any studies, plans, and reports pertaining to other's permits.
• Insufficient information may delay the processing of your application.
• Fees subject to change without notice.

By signing below you acknowledge the following:

I/we hereby certify to the best of my/our knowledge and belief that all of the above-noted, attached and/or supporting documentation and information is correct and true. I/we further solemnly declare that I/we have read and fully understand the contents of this application and specifically the terms and conditions, and the declaration which is written below.

By signing this application, consent is given to CVCA and authorized representatives to access the property for the purposes of obtaining information and monitoring any approved works.

Thank You

Your application has been submitted. Please wait 1-2 business days while we review your submission.

Once we have confirmed that you have selected the correct application type and fee you will receive a notification that you can continue with payment.