19 - September 8, 2026 Public Meeting Agenda Package
Report to County Council
From: Diana Morris, Senior Planner
Date: September 8, 2026
Subject: 12436 Belmont Road- County Official Plan Amendment
Recommendation(s):
12436 Belmont Road-
Planner dated September 8, 2026, be received and filed.
Introduction:
The purpose of this report is to provide information regarding an application received for a County
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 02-26 for lands municipally known as 12436 Belmont
Road located in the Township of Malahide. The application proposes to amend the Elgin County
Official Plan to permit an event venue within lands designated Agricultural.
The subject lands are located within a Prime Agricultural Area, where the Provincial Planning
Statement, 2024 (PPS) generally limits permitted uses to agricultural uses, agriculture-related
uses, and on-farm diversified uses (OFDUs). The applicant is proposing to develop the site for an
garden on the balance of the lands.
Pursuant to Section 17 of the Planning Act, Elgin County Council is the approval authority for
amendments to the Elgin County Official Plan.
Background and Discussion:
The subject lands are municipally known as 12436 Belmont Road and comprises a total area of
approximately 2.42 ha (5.98 ac). The lands are located on the east side of Belmont Road (Elgin
County Road 74, also known as Highway 74) in the Township of Malahide. The site is
rectangularly shaped with a frontage of approximately 198.80m (652.23 ft) along the east side of
Belmont Road and a lot depth of approximately 111.02m (364.24ft) at the front of the property,
extending approximately 483m (1584.65ft) along the southerly property line to the rear of the
property. See Appendix A- Location Map.
The site is currently made up of 1 parcel of land which contains an existing single-detached
dwelling that is approximately 149 m² (1,600 sq ft) with two (2) existing driveway accesses off
Belmont Road. The lands are located in a prime agricultural area, characterized by a mix of active
cropland, pasture, mature-forested area and limited rural residential dwellings. At present, the
subject lands are not actively farmed/cultivated.
The surrounding land uses are as follows:
North - agricultural (cropland and pasture).
East - mature forested areas and agricultural lands (cropland and pasture).
South - agricultural (cropland and pasture) with limited rural residential dwellings along Belmont
Road.
West - agricultural (cropland and pasture)
Proposed Development
The Applicant is proposing to develop a portion of the site with a permanent building to host
special events.
The proposed event centre will accommodate a range of small and medium-scale gatherings,
including weddings, banquets, meetings, pop-up farmers' markets, craft fairs and similar events
with programming oriented around rural character and rural activities intended to support the
agricultural character of the area.
A new one-storey, steel-clad event building with a slab-on-grade foundation, having a gross floor
area of approximately 707.6 m², is proposed with a maximum capacity of 150 people. A total of
73 parking spaces are proposed on-site (69 standard and 4 barrier-free).
Vehicular access is proposed to be provided via the existing driveway accesses to Belmont Road
(Elgin County Road 74), subject to entrance permits from Elgin County.
The proposed development will be serviced by private on-site water (well) and private on-site
sewage services (septic), with stormwater management directed to the Thompson-Finch Drain
(Branch 2).
The site statistics (both existing and proposed uses) include the following:
Land Use Percentage of Site
Garden, pasture and lavender field 41.31%
House area and amenity 0.61%
Event centre and parking 11.75%
Open space, landscaping 46.33%
Total 100%
A Concept Plan of the proposal can be found in Appendix B.
Provincial Planning Statement (2024)
The subject lands are located within the Prime Agricultural Area under Provincial Policy. As
such, the lands are subject to the agricultural land use policies of the Provincial Planning
Statement, 2024, which generally serve to maintain the long-
system.
Policy 4.3.1 General Policies for Agriculture
1. Planning authorities are required to use an agricultural system approach, based on
provincial guidance, to maintain and enhance a geographically continuous agricultural land
base and support and foster the long-term economic prosperity and productive capacity of
the agri-food network.
2. As part of the agricultural land base, prime agricultural areas, including specialty crop areas,
shall be designated and protected for long-term agricultural uses.
3. Specialty crop areas shall be given the highest priority for protection, followed by Canada
Land Inventory Class 1, 2, and 3 lands, and any associated Class 4 through 7 lands within
the prime agricultural area, in this order of priority.
4.3.2 Permitted Uses in Prime Agricultural Areas
1. Agricultural uses, agriculture-related uses and on-farm diversified uses based on
provincial guidance. Proposed agriculture-related uses and on-farm diversified uses shall
be compatible with, and shall not hinder, surrounding agricultural operations. Criteria for
these uses may be based on provincial guidance or municipal approaches, as set out in
municipal planning documents, which achieve the same objectives.
2. In prime agricultural areas, all types, sizes and intensities of agricultural uses and normal
farm practices shall be promoted and protected in accordance with provincial standards.
3. New land uses in prime agricultural areas, including the creation of lots and new or
expanding livestock facilities, shall comply with the minimum distance separation formulae.
The Provincial Planning Statement defines the permitted uses as follows:
Agricultural uses- means the growing of crops, including nursery, biomass, and horticultural
crops; raising of livestock; raising of other animals for food, fur or fibre, including poultry and fish;
aquaculture; apiaries; agro-forestry; maple syrup production; and associated on-farm buildings and
structures, including, but not limited to livestock facilities, manure storages, value-retaining facilities,
and housing for farm workers, when the size and nature of the operation requires additional
employment.
Agriculture-related uses- means those farm-related commercial and farm-related industrial uses
that are directly related to farm operations in the area, support agriculture, benefit from being in
close proximity to farm operations, and provide direct products and/or services to farm operations
as a primary activity.
On-farm diversified uses- means uses that are secondary to the principal agricultural use of the
property and are limited in area. On-farm diversified uses include, but are not limited to, home
occupations, home industries, agri-tourism uses, uses that produce value-added agricultural
products, and electricity generation facilities and transmission systems, and energy storage
systems.
Policy 4.3.5 of the PPS speaks to Non-Agricultural Uses in Prime Agricultural Areas. Specifically,
planning authorities may only permit non-agricultural uses in prime agricultural areas if alternative
locations have been evaluated and there are no reasonable alternative locations which avoid prime
agricultural areas and there are no reasonable alternative locations in prime agricultural areas with
lower priority agricultural lands. Impacts from any new or expanding non-agricultural uses on
the agricultural system are to be avoided, or where avoidance is not possible, minimized and
mitigated as determined through an agricultural impact assessment or equivalent analysis, based
on provincial guidance.
Section 4.3.5.1 of the PPS permits non-agricultural uses in Prime Agricultural Areas provided
specific policy tests are satisfied, including:
1. The lands do not comprise a specialty crop area;
2. The use complies with the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) formulae;
3. There is an identified need for the use within the planning horizon;
4. Reasonable alternative locations have been evaluated and there are no reasonable
alternative locations in lower priority agricultural areas; and
5. Impacts on surrounding agricultural operations are avoided or, where no possible,
minimized and mitigated.
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) Guidelines
The applicant refers to the proposed event venue as an on-farm diversified use. These uses refer
to secondary uses to the principal agricultural use of the property and are limited in area.
While the PPS definition of on-farm diversified uses allow for a wide range of on-farm economic
opportunities, it also requires those uses be secondary to the principal agricultural use of the
property. In other words, agricultural uses must remain the dominant use of the property.
Temporal considerations apply to uses that are temporary or intermittent, such as events. Given
that on-farm diversified uses (and agriculture-related uses) must be compatible with surrounding
agricultural operations, the frequency and timing of any events must not interfere with cropping
cycles or other agricultural operations or uses on the farm or in the surrounding area. Even
temporary uses must meet all criteria for on-farm diversified uses. Acceptable uses must be
compatible with and able to coexist with surrounding agricultural operations, and:
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roves conditions for agricultural production
-time uses or held infrequently when impacts to agriculture are minimal
e year in which the temporary use is implemented
meet compatibility requirements (e.g., do not require significant emergency, water and wastewater
services; maintain reasonable noise and traffic levels in the area)
nding agricultural operations are mitigated (e.g., compaction,
drainage, trespassing)
If all criteria are met, events may be accommodated through a temporary use zoning by-law under
the Planning Act, 1990, provided no permanent alterations are proposed to the land or structures
(e.g., stages, washrooms or pavilions) and that farmland is returned to agriculture immediately
following the event (e.g., detailed provisions to avoid soil compaction, timing events to avoid
impacts on cropping systems). The intention is that non-agricultural uses are permitted only on an
interim basis.
Other uses permitted in the prime agricultural areas include agricultural uses and agricultural-
related uses as defined in the Provincial Planning Statement.
Limited Non-Residential Uses
In prime agricultural areas, limited non-residential uses are uses that include commercial, industrial,
institutional or recreational uses but exclude residential uses. These uses may only be considered
in prime agricultural areas if other locations are unavailable and if they meet the tests of Provincial
Policy.
Identification of need for a proposed limited non-agricultural use requires appropriate justification
which depends on the proposed use and starts by identifying the specific geographic market or
service area for the proposed use. Justification includes information on and analysis of:
c impacts of the proposed use
Elgin County Official Plan (2025)
Agricultural
Appendix C- Elgin County
Official Plan Map.
agricultural area, the primary use of land shall be for agriculture. Secondary
uses are limited to: agriculturally related uses, limited residential uses, home-based businesses
and industries, agri-tourism operations, temporary outdoor special events and lands that have
been previously designated for non-agricultural uses in a local official plan.
5.12 Agriculturally-related Uses Agriculturally-related uses are defined by provincial policy
and are composed of farm-
agricultural sector, provide products and services directly to farming operations, and benefit from
being near the farming operations they serve. These uses include warehousing and distribution
associated with local farming operations, farm produce stands, grain dryers, agricultural research
centres, wineries and cideries, abattoirs, flour mills, stock yards, farm equipment repair,
agricultural auction establishments, and feed, seed, and fertilizer suppliers.
These uses will be permitted across the Rural Area subject to the other policies of this Plan and
the following:
a) when located in an agricultural designation in a local official plan, the total area of the use
should generally be less than 1 ha in size, including all buildings, driveways, parking, and outdoor
areas. Where a larger operation is proposed, the proponent will be required to demonstrate that
there will be no negative impacts on farming operations or the rural character of the area;
b) the use serves agricultural operations in the area;
c) any buildings housing the agriculturally-related use are generally located within the existing
farm-building cluster, if located on a farm property;
d) there is no noise, lighting, dust, traffic, or odour from the business or industry that will have an
adverse impact on adjacent properties or agricultural operations; and;
massing, and landscaping.
5.14 Core Agri-Tourism Operations- Agri-tourism operations are classified as on-farm
diversified uses under Provincial Policy and include a wide-range of leisure-related uses or
activities related to farming and agriculture. Uses that are directly related to a farming operation
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shacks, petting zoos, tourist ranches, and produce markets shall be permitted across the Rural
Area subject to the following:
a) When located in an agricultural designation in a local official plan, the total area of the
agri-tourism operation should generally be less than 1 ha in size, including all buildings,
driveways, parking and outdoor areas. Where a larger operation is proposed, the
proponent will be required to demonstrate that there will be no negative impacts on farming
operations or the rural character of the area.
b) the operation will not negatively impact surrounding agricultural operations and does not
undermine the agricultural nature of the area;
c) the building housing the agri-tourism operation is generally located within the existing
farm-building cluster, if located on a farm property;
d) there is no noise, lighting, dust, traffic, or odour from the business or industry that will have
an adverse impact on adjacent properties or agricultural operations; and
e)
massing, and landscaping.
5.15 Other Agri-Tourism Operations- In some cases, agri-tourism operations may not have a
direct relationship to a farm operation or agriculture but may still be complementary to farming or
rural character. These uses include farmers markets, antique markets, bed and breakfasts, and
outfitters for hunting, fishing, and camping. They may also include spas, retreats, outdoor
recreational uses, and special event venues whose programming is based around rural character
and/or rural activities. These uses may be permitted on a case-by-case basis in the Rural Area
subject to:
a) The criteria established in Subsection 5.14 above;
b) Completion of an agricultural impact assessment to evaluate potential impacts on
agricultural operations and the agricultural system; and,
c) At a minimum a zoning by-law amendment to ensure compatibility and appropriateness of
the proposed use. In undertaking any required agricultural impact assessment, the level
of detail of the assessment should correspond with the scale and intensity of the proposed
use.
5.16 Temporary Outdoor Special Events Due to its expansive open space, the Rural Area
lends itself to hosting large-scale temporary outdoor events such as fairs, festivals, concerts,
ploughing matches, historical re-enactments, weddings, swap meets. Nothing in this Plan is
intended to prohibit the hosting of one-time, seasonal, or annual events in the Rural Area so long
as:
a) there are appropriate agreements in place between the host and the local municipality to
see the lands restored or improved after the close of the event; and,
b) all requirements of the public health authority having jurisdiction are satisfied.
Financial Implications:
There are no direct financial implications to Elgin County associated with the proposed County
Official Plan Amendment. The applicant will be responsible for implementing any required site
improvements, infrastructure upgrades, servicing modifications, and mitigation measures
identified through subsequent planning approvals, technical review processes, and applicable
development agreements.
Local Municipal Partner Impact:
The Township of Malahide is the affected Local Municipal Partner. The subject lands are
designated Agriculture in the Township of Malahide Official Plan and are subject to
corresponding local amendment applications.
The proposed County Official Plan Amendment will provide the upper-tier policy framework
necessary to support alignment between County and local planning documents respecting the
proposed should County Council approve the amendment.
Communication Requirements:
Notice of the statutory public meeting has been provided in accordance with the Planning Act.
Pursuant to Section 17 of the Planning Act, Elgin County Council is the approval authority for
amendments to the Elgin County Official Plan.
Conclusion:
The planning policy review considers the applicable planning policy framework, relevant
legislation and the key planning considerations associated with the proposal which provides
direction for assessing the proposal and establishing whether it represents an appropriate form
of development within the surrounding context.
Consideration should be given to matters including land use compatibility, conformity with
applicable provincial and municipal policies, compatibility with surrounding development,
servicing and infrastructure capacity, environmental considerations, transportation, and the
overall character and function of the area. These matters will continue to be reviewed/ addressed
through the detailed planning and development review process in addition to municipal and
external agency review and public consultation.
Overall, the planning policy review provides a basis for the continued consideration of the
proposal and compliance with all relevant policy, regulatory, and technical requirements.
Staff will bring forward a recommendation report to Council in the near future.
Attachments:
Appendix A Location Map
Appendix B- Concept Plan
Appendix C- Elgin County Official Plan Map
All of which is Respectfully Submitted, Approved for Submission,
Diana Morris Blaine Parkin
Senior Planner Chief Administrative Officer
Reviewed for Submission,
Mat Vaughan
Director of Planning
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176 178 Dundas Street
London ON, Canada
N6A 1G7
T: (519) 432-1107
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August 13, 2026
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing to express my strong support for Belmont Catering and their proposal to open a new venue in
Elgin County.
We have had the pleasure of working with Belmont Catering for many events over the years and our
experiences with their team have always been extremely positive. They are a hardworking, professional,
family-owned business that takes great pride in the quality of their food, service, and relationships with
their customers.
Having worked with them firsthand, I have seen their commitment to creating successful events and
providing excellent service to the community. I truly believe that opening their own venue would be a
natural next step for their business and would allow them to continue growing while providing an even
greater benefit to the local area.
A venue operated by a well-established local family business would bring meaningful economic and
community benefits. It would create opportunities for local employment, support other nearby businesses
and suppliers, attract people to the area, and provide a valuable space for weddings, celebrations,
community gatherings, and other events.
Most importantly, I believe Belmont Catering has the experience, dedication, and strong reputation needed
to make this venue a success.
Sincerely,
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Jacky Manuel
London Music Hall
519-432-1107
jacky@londonmusichall.com
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August 26, 2026
LETTER OF SUPPORT
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to express my strong support for Belmont Town Restaurant & Catering and their proposed
year-round event venue in Elgin County.
As the owner of EastLine Electric, a local electrical contracting business serving London, Belmont, Elgin
County, and the surrounding area, I understand firsthand how important locally owned businesses are to the
strength and growth of our communities. Projects such as this create opportunities that extend well beyond
the business undertaking the development.
A year-round event venue would bring weddings, celebrations, corporate functions, agricultural gatherings,
and other events into the area. Each of these events has the potential to generate additional business for
local contractors, tradespeople, restaurants, accommodations, transportation providers, photographers,
florists, rental companies, and many other small businesses throughout the region.
I believe it is particularly valuable to provide families and organizations with more opportunities to hold their
events locally rather than having to leave Elgin County because of limited venue options. Keeping these
events within our community helps keep spending local, supports employment, encourages tourism, and
provides opportunities for other businesses to grow alongside the venue.
Belmont Town Restaurant & Catering has been part of the community for more than 40 years. Their desire to
reinvest in the area and expand a long-standing family business demonstrates a meaningful commitment to
the future of Belmont and Elgin County.
From the perspective of a local small-business owner and electrical contractor, I see this proposed
development as a positive investment in the community and an opportunity to generate economic activity for
many businesses and trades throughout the area.
I am pleased to offer my support for Belmont Town Restaurant & Catering's proposed year-round event
venue and respectfully encourage Council to give the project favourable consideration.
Sincerely,
Todd Stephens
Owner / Master Electrician
EastLine Electric
519-777-3796
ECRA/ESA Licence #7018875
EASTLINE ELECTRIC | 519-777-3796 | Residential - Commercial - Industrial | ECRA/ESA #7018875
August 26, 2026
RE: Supportof a proposed Event Venue by Belmont Town Restaurant
Dear Council,
I am writing to express my strong support for the proposed event venue just outside of Belmont.
As a local business owner with more than three decades in the beauty industry, including
extensive experience with brides, wedding parties and special events, I understand firsthand the
economic impact a successful wedding and event venue can have on a community.
A wedding venue supports far more than the venue itself. Every event creates business for
photographers, florists, hairstylists, makeup artists, estheticians, decorators, DJs, bakers, rental
companies, transportation providers, accommodations and many other local businesses.
Just as importantly, a successful venue becomes a referral hub. Couples naturally look to their
venue for recommendations, creating an ongoing network of opportunities for other trusted local
businesses. Instead of that spending leaving our area, a venue like this can help keep it
circulating within Belmont and the surrounding communities.
What makes this proposal particularly exciting to me is that it builds upon an already established
and award-winning local catering business. This family has served our community for decades
and has already earned a reputation for exceptional food and hospitality. Creating their own
event destination feels like a natural and very viable next chapter.
The possibilities also extend well beyond weddings. A beautiful, year-round rural venue could
accommodate business meetings, conferences, celebrations, community gatherings, fundraisers,
seasonal markets, local vendor events, chef dinners and other special events. It could become a
place that brings people into our community throughout the entire year.
As a small business owner myself, I strongly believe in supporting responsible local businesses
that are willing to invest back into their community. Projects like this create employment,
encourage collaboration between local businesses and give people another reason to visit, gather
and spend within our area.
I believe this venue would be a tremendous asset to Belmont and the surrounding community,
and I am very pleased to support their application and their vision for this property.
Sincerely,
Paula Foster,
Owner/Operator
Urban Diva Boutique Spa
14135 Belmont Road
Belmont Ontario
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