The Municipality is seeking public comments before making a decision on an application for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment – and we want to hear from you!
Proposed Development
Clark Consulting Services has submitted applications on behalf of Thornlea Holsteins for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at 4854 Concession Road 5, Clarke. The proposal seeks to facilitate the severance of a dwelling that is no longer needed for a farming operation, due to the consolidation of non-abutting farm parcels.
The proposed severed parcel (dwelling) is 0.32 hectares, and the proposed retained parcel (farm parcel) is 38.57 hectares.
Applicant
- Clark Consulting Services on behalf of Thornlea Holsteins
Site Location
- 4854 Concession Road 5, Clarke
Public Meeting information
Join us online or in person on Monday, October 20, 2025, to learn more about the proposed development and share your feedback.
Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Online or in person in Council Chambers, Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville
Watch the livestream at www.clarington.net/calendar.
How to speak at the public meeting
If you are attending online and wish to speak at the public meeting, please pre-register by completing the online form at www.clarington.net/delegations or contact the Clerk’s Division at 905-623-3379 ext. 2109 or clerks@clarington.net by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, October 17. Once registered, staff will provide further instructions. If you are attending in person, you do not need to pre-register as a delegate to speak at the meeting.
How to provide comments
We encourage you to submit your comments for the Committee’s consideration to Shrija Vora at 905-623-3379 ext. 2436, svora@clarington.net or by mail or drop box to 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6 before the date of the public meeting.
Interested Parties List
You can request to be added to the interested party list and receive updates regarding this application. If you wish to be notified of the decision of Clarington Council on the proposed development, you must make a written request to the Municipal Clerk at 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A6.
Supporting documentation submitted by the applicant
Documents available upon request.
Note: If you require any of the following documents in an accessible format, please contact the Planning and Infrastructure Services at 905-623-3379 ext. 2401.
- Official Plan Amendment: COPA-2025-0011
- Zoning By-law Amendment: ZBA-2025-0010
The personal information you submit will become part of the public record and may be released to the public. Questions about the information we collect can be directed to the Clerk’s Department at 905-623-3379 ext. 2102.
If you have accessibility needs and require alternate formats for this document or other accommodation, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131.
In accordance with Sections 22(7) and 34(19) of the Planning Act, an appeal may only be filed by the applicant, the registered owner, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, or a specified person or public body that has interest in the matter.
If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Municipality of Clarington to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Clarington before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Clarington before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
