An Official Plan sets guidelines and policies for land use and development in the community. The Township of Douro-Dummer Official Plan is located in sections 6 and 7 of the County of Peterborough's Official Plan.

Official Plan Amendment

If you want to use your property or develop it in a way that does not align with the Official Plan, you will need to apply for an Official Plan Amendment. Visit the County of Peterborough to begin the Official Plan Amendment application process.

Before submitting an application, a pre-consultation to discuss the proposal, the application process, required fees, and the studies needed to support the Official Plan Amendment application is recommended.   To set up this meeting please fill out the Pre-Consultation Request Form and submit it to the County Planning Department by emailing it to planning@ptbocounty.ca or as indicated on the last page of the form.

Land Use Maps

Use the County of Peterborough GIS mapping tool to view Official Plan land use designations for properties within the Township of Douro-Dummer.

Official Plan Update

Proposed Redline Revisions to Adopted Official Plan

The County of Peterborough has prepared a new Official Plan to set the vision and direction for growth and development to the year 2051. Due to legislative changes since the time the new Official Plan was originally adopted, the County is seeking feedback on proposed modifications to the Plan which would bring it into conformity with the new Provincial Planning Statement. Learn more about this process on the County's redline revisions page. 

Background

The Council of the County of Peterborough adopted the new Official Plan, with some amendments, at its meeting on June 29, 2022.  The Official Plan was formally submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for final approval on July 11, 2022. On June 21, 2023 it was posted to the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) for a period of 60 days for review and comment.   Visit the County website to learn more about the Official Plan Review process and stay informed!

In October 2024, a new Provincial Planning Statement (PPS 2024) took effect. This Statement replaced both the 2020 Provincial Policy Statement and the 2019 Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Since the adopted Official Plan was prepared under and heavily influenced by the Growth Plan, it is now out of date with the in-effect legislation (PPS 2024).

On September 6, 2024, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing requested that the County re-visit aspects of the Official Plan to ensure alignment of local land-use planning policies and interests with the new Provincial Planning Statement, 2024. 

In December 2024 County Council provided authorization to proceed with a consultation process to update the new Official Plan with revisions which would implement the new PPS.  Visit the County's redline revisions page to learn more.  The County's Official Plan Redline Revision Process report to Council provides all relevant background information. 

Active Applications

A list of active planning applications that have been submitted to the County of Peterborough can be found on their Planning Notices page.

Alternatively, you can use the Planning Applications Dashboard. You can use this tool to locate applications in your neighbourhood or Township, review reports and plans submitted and provide feedback.