Notice of Decision to Refuse Application for Demolition – 795 Brant St.

In the matter of the Ontario heritage act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter o.18 and in the matter of the lands in the City of Burlington known municipally as 795 Brant St, being Firstly: Pt Lt 1, PL 125, as in 662884 except Pt 1, 20R-9944; t/w 744916; Secondly: Pt Lt 85, RCP PL99, as in 835346; City of Burlington, Regional Municipality of Halton.

Take notice that on May 16, 2023, Council for the City of Burlington considered an application under section 34.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to completely demolish the heritage designated two-storey Georgian-style brick house at 795 Brant St., including all of its heritage attributes.

The decision of City Council, among other matters, regarding the application under the Ontario Heritage Act is as follows:

Refuse heritage permit application no. 501-06.4-01/23 to demolish the two-storey Georgian-style brick house at 795 Brant St.

IF YOU WISH TO APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL (OLT)

An appeal of the refusal of heritage permit application no. 501-06.4-01/23 may be made by filing a notice of appeal with the City Clerk, Office of the City Clerk, Burlington City Hall, 426 Brant St., Burlington, ON, L7R 3Z6; clerks@burlington.ca.

A Notice of Appeal of the decision of City Council on the application to demolish or remove a building and/or structure on the Property under section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act must:

  1. set out the reasons for the objection to the decision,
  2. set out the reasons in support of the objection to the decision and
  3. be accompanied by the fee prescribed under the Ontario Land Tribunal Act, 2021, in the amount of $1,100 for each appeal payable by certified cheque or money order to the Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario.

If you wish to appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) or request a fee reduction for an appeal, forms are available from the Ontario Land Tribunal website at https://olt.gov.on.ca/appeals-process/forms.

Who can file an appeal

Only the owner of the property that was the subject of the application may appeal the council’s decision to the Tribunal within 30 days of the day the owner received notice of the council’s decision.

More information

More information about the Decision of Council of the City of Burlington is available at:

Refusal of heritage permit application for the demolition of 795 Brant St. (PL-32-23) - Committee Meeting

Staff presentation regarding refusal of heritage permit application for the demolition of 795 Brant St.

Refusal of heritage permit application for the demolition of 795 Brant St. (PL-32-23) - Council Meeting

Contact

John O’Reilly, Heritage Planner
heritage@burlington.ca

426 Brant St., Burlington, Ont.