Wildland fires
Changes to Peel Region's Role in Land Use Planning
On July 1, 2024, under the Planning Act, Peel Region was designated an "upper-tier municipality without planning responsibilities." Consequently, the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon are the land use planning authorities responsible for local and regional official plans and development applications. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is the approval authority for certain official plan reviews and amendments.
Wildland fires are fires that burn in treed or forested areas. They can help natural ecosystems renew and stay healthy, but wildland fires near developed communities can cause property damage. They can also affect our health and safety.
The wildland fire discussion paper provides information on the Province's policy for wildland fire hazards.
The new Region of Peel Official Plan policies:
- require that new developments be appropriately designed or built far away from areas at risk of wildland fires; and,
- introduce policies and mapping to ensure wildland fire mitigation measures are in place.
Supporting documents
For more information, email Regional Planning or call (905) 791-7800 ext. 4350.