The County Planning department is responsible for:
- Severance processing and approval
- Plan of subdivision and condominium processing and approval
- Processing and approval of amendments to the County Official Plan
- Approval of amendments to Township Official Plans
- Providing planning services to local Townships
- Providing planning advice to County Council
Building permits, Zoning By-Law Amendments and minor variances are issued and processed by the local Township. Please contact your Township Office to discuss these types of applications.
Contact the Planning Department
- Mail: Planning, 470 Water Street, Peterborough, Ontario K9H 3M3
- Tel: 705-743-0380, Toll Free: 1-800-710-9586
- Fax: 705-876-1730
- E-Mail: planning@ptbocounty.ca
Find information about a specific application that is currently being processed by the County.
See the Planning department's up to date list of fees for our services.
The County has a Development Charges By-Law and new rates in effect as of May 2, 2022.
Agreement with Peterborough County to have the various components of a Development Application reviewed by the County’s retained Peer Review Consultant.
A meeting with us is required prior to submitting any County Official Plan Amendment, plan of subdivision or plan of condominium application.
In 2017, the County initiated the development of a new Official Plan; one that is more user-friendly, and meets both Provincial and local directives.
The County of Peterborough Official Plan (OP) sets the land use and planning framework for local Official Plans and decision-making.
Find population and household count information.