Subdivisions

A plan of subdivision divides a piece of land into smaller lots. If your proposed development in the City of Burlington has more than two new lots, you need to submit an application for a subdivision. Once you receive approval, you can sell the subdivided lots individually.

Subdivision application process

Learn the process for submitting a subdivision application.

1. Pre-consultation meeting

Before you start the application process, it is recommended to request a pre-consultation meeting to review your proposal and make sure you have all the necessary documents.

2. Submit a subdivision or condominium application

After compiling the necessary requirements outlined in your pre-consultation meeting, please complete a subdivision/Condominium application and submit by email.

We will review your application with external agencies and then recommend that Council either approves, modifies or refuses your application.

3. Neighbourhood notification

While your application is being reviewed, you will need to post a sign on the property describing the proposed development. We will send notices to properties located within 120 m of the property in urban areas and within 300 m in the rural areas. Neighbours can provide feedback, which will be considered during the review of the application.

4. Processing time

The Ontario Planning Act sets out that an applicant may submit a non-decision appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal, if the City does not issue a decision to approve, modify or refuse an application within 120 days of application submission. .