Whether you're planning to build something new or make changes to your land, this page can help you understand the process and requirements to make sure everything goes smoothly.
You will need to complete a Consent Application with the City of Burlington's Committee of Adjustment If you are looking to:
- Establish a lease
- Establish easements/right-of-ways
- Establish a Validation of Title
- Perform a lot addition
- Sever a property into one or two new lots
If you are creating more lots, you will need to apply for a plan of subdivision.
Apply for a Consent
Follow these instructions to apply for a land consent with the Committee of Adjustment.
How to apply |
| View the steps below to learn how to apply for a land consent with the committee. |
Mandatory Pre-consultation |
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Before submitting a formal Consent application with the City, you must complete the mandatory pre-consultation process by downloading Pre-consultation Meeting Request Form and following the instructions on the form to include all necessary information and fees to go along with your form. You must include, at minimum:
Once you have all necessary information, forms and fees for your pre-consultation request, please submit your completed PDF application and supporting materials to committeeofadjustment@burlington.ca. Please allow for at least three weeks between receiving your submission and pre-consultation comments provided, to allow staff to circulate the request to relevant departments and agencies for their comments. Pre-consultation comments are provided in a report format. If the applicant wishes to discuss the comments further, a virtual or in-person meeting can be set. We credit your pre-consultation fee to your Consent application as long as you submit it within one year of the pre-consultation meeting date. If your proposed development application is substantially different from the one you presented during the pre-consultation meeting, the fee will not be credited. A new pre-consultation meeting and fee may be required. We will not credit additional pre-consultation fees to a future development application fee. |
Review and complete our Land Consent Application Form |
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Download, review and complete one Consent Application Form. The form details processes and requirements for submission.
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How to apply for a Validation of Title |
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Review and complete our Validation of Title Application Form Download, review and complete one Validation of Title Application Form. The form details processes and requirements for submission. |
Complete your application |
| Follow the instructions listed on the Validation of Title Application Form and any instructions you've received from staff during your preliminary discussions. Complete your application and submit it with any necessary fees. |
Submit your application and materials |
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Once you have all necessary information and forms, please submit your completed PDF application and supporting materials to committeeofadjustment@burlington.ca. |
How to apply for a Change of Conditions |
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Section 53(23) of the Planning Act allows for Council or the Minister, as the case may be, to change the conditions of Provisional Consent at any time before a consent is given. |
Consulting with Staff |
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Consult with Committee of Adjustment staff regarding your request to change conditions to see if this is an appropriate process for what you are trying to achieve; |
Completing and submitting your application and materials |
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Download, review and complete your Change of Conditions Application form by following the instructions listed on the Change of Conditions Application Form and any instructions you've received from staff during your preliminary discussions. Once you have all necessary information and forms, please submit your completed PDF application and supporting materials to committeeofadjustment@burlington.ca. Staff will advise of any necessary fees at that time. |