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Provincial Greenbelt plans

Including Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and Niagara Escarpment Plan

Many of Canada's most significant natural environments and scenic landscapes – including the Oak Ridges Moraine and the Niagara Escarpment – are in the Greater Golden Horseshoe.

These environments and landscapes provide:

• drinking water
• habitat for animals and plants
• recreational opportunities
• fertile soil for farming

The Province updated its 3 Greenbelt Plans in 2017. In keeping with these updates, we outlined proposed policy options in 3 discussion papers to ensure Regional compliance.

The new Region of Peel Official Plan policies:

• lessen the encroachment of urban development;
• ensure that the agricultural land base and significant landscapes, ecological and hydrological features and functions surrounding the Greater Golden Horseshoe are protected;
• revise and introduce new mapping to reflect updates to the provincial plans; and,
• direct local municipalities in protecting agricultural lands, enhancing natural features and areas, preserving cultural heritage and supporting recreation.

Supporting documents

• Greenbelt Plan discussion paper (PDF)
• Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan discussion paper (PDF)
• Niagara Escarpment Plan discussion paper (PDF)
• Provincial greenbelt plans fact sheet (PDF)

For more information, email Regional Planning or call (905) 791-7800 ext. 1173.