All municipalities in Ontario are required to have an Official Plan.
An Official Plan is a document established under the Planning Act to outline the goals, objectives, and policies needed to manage and direct physical land use changes in the community. Official Plan policies also address the effects of land use changes on the social, economic, and natural environment of the municipality.
An Official Plan establishes the vision for how land is to be used, where uses can be appropriately located (and not located), any criteria associated with those permissions, and how infrastructure and support services support the community.
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About our Official Plan
Upcoming
Open House
Join us for an upcoming Growth Management Open House to discuss the Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) near the Bradford GO Station, and special policies for the Bridge Street Corridor
Date: Monday, January 20, 2025
Time: 3:30-5:00 pm and 6:00-7:30 pm
Location: Zima Room, BWG Library and Cultural Centre located at 425 Holland Street West
Background
The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury’s (BWG's) current Official Plan establishes a vision for growth and development in the Town to the year 2031.
The Town’s Official Plan is required to conform to and implement Provincial and upper-tier plans and legislation, including the:
- Provincial Policy Statement,
- Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (and amendments thereto),
- Lake Simcoe Protection Plan,
- Greenbelt Plan, and
- Simcoe County Official Plan.
Projected growth for BWG
- Population: approx. 83,470 people by 2051.
- Employment: approx. 30,900 jobs by 2051.
Project process
The review is planned to be conducted in two parts, as outlined below. The Special Council Meeting on June 25 is the first of many opportunities for the public to contribute to the Official Plan Update for Growth Management.
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Intensification First – focused on the following themes:
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Settlement Area Boundary Expansion Review – focused on the following themes:
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For more information on the Growth Management Work Plan please review staff reports PLN-2023-2 and PLN 2024-5.
Additional Resources
Helpful Links
- Growth Planning in Ontario
- Land Use Planning in Ontario
- Simcoe County Municipal Comprehensive Review
- Town of BWG Official Plan
Related Staff Reports
- Town of BWG Official Plan Update – Growth Management to 2051
- 2023 Official Plan Update – Growth Management to 2051
Notices
We Want to Hear From You!
Share your thoughts, ideas, and comments on the Official Plan by email at planbwg2051@townofbwg.com.
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