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A consent is the authorized separation of a piece of land to allow for the creation of a new parcel of land (also known as land severance). This approval begins with the submission of a Land Severance Application to the County of Perth Planning and Development Department.
Information provided by the County (including a Surplus Farm Dwelling Severances Guide for Applicants and Land Division Committee Hearing Dates) is available on the County’s “Planning and Development” page under the “Consent to Sever / Severance” tab.
Within the County Official Plan there are policies and requirements for land severance. If the severance and creation of multiple lots is intended, an application for a plan of subdivision will normally be required.
Prior to making an application a proponent is encouraged to pre-consult with the County Planning Department to review the request and submission requirements. Depending on the complexity of the proposal, Township staff may also be included in the pre-consultation meeting. Please contact the County Planning and Development Department to arrange a pre-consultation meeting.
The Citizens' Guide - Land Severances by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing provides more information.