Planning Application Fees Review
Haldimand County’s Planning and Development Division has retained Hemson Consulting Ltd. to conduct a comprehensive review of planning-related fees and the existing fee structure.
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Get involved!
Attend our Virtual Public Open House to learn more about the Planning User Fees Review and share feedback on the preliminary findings.
Date: November 10, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Overview
Haldimand County is reviewing fees related to development applications and services, including Planning Act applications, development agreements, and development review processes. The study aims to create a transparent, sustainable, and defensible fee structure that reflects the cost of delivering municipal planning services, supports legislative requirements, and promotes full cost recovery.
Public engagement
Haldimand County is inviting residents, landowners, businesses, developers, and other interested stakeholders to attend a Virtual Public Open House to learn more about the Planning User Fees Review and provide feedback on preliminary findings.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Learn about the study and its objectives
- Review proposed updates to planning user fees
- Ask questions and engage directly with the project team
- Share feedback on preliminary recommendations
Date: November 10, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Register Here: Virtual Public Open House
Documents and resources
- View our current user fee schedule
Draft preliminary findings
Haldimand County is sharing the draft preliminary findings prepared by Hemson Consulting LTD of the Planning Fee Review and Update for public information and review.
Please see the draft findings below. Further information and opportunities for public feedback will be shared as part of the review process.
Contact information
Neil Stoop RPP, MCIP, M.SC
Supervisor, Planning and Development
nstoop@haldimandcounty.on.ca
905-318-5932, ext. 6208
