Growth Management Study

To ensure that Norfolk County plans for efficient growth over the long term, the Planning Department is embarking on a Growth Management Study that will establish long-term growth management principles as well as identify opportunities and options to consider to accommodate a made in Norfolk vision of growth to 2051.

What is a Growth Management Study?

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A growth management study provides guidance on where to direct growth within a municipality to accommodate the projected population and economic growth over the planning horizon.
The study is considered a comprehensive review that will be utilized during the next five-year Official Plan review process or development of a new Official Plan.

What’s included in the study?
Included in the study are:
- Historic population and economic growth
- Number and type of building permits issued
- Existing land supply
- Infrastructure system and capacity
- Overarching policy framework

Norfolk County Workplan and Project Timeline

	Phase 1: Project Initiation Project Kick-Off Terms of Reference Engagement Strategy
	Phase 2A: Policy Review & Technical Reports Context Report Planning Act and PPS Conformity Exercise Includes a review of Short Term Rentals and Accessory Residential Dwelling Units Land Evaluation Study
	Phase 2B: Growth Projections Watson & Associates are completing the growth projections.
	Phase 3: Opportunities & Options Conformity Recommendations Option Reports & Land Study Monitoring Options
	Phase 4: Preferred Direction Reports Policy Recommendations Monitoring Details Amendments, if required