Perth County Launches New Planning Division Service Model

In partnership with the Municipality of North Perth, the Township of Perth South, the Township of Perth East and the Municipality of West Perth, Perth County is launching a new service delivery model for planning services.

As of March 1st, 2021, planning services for Perth County will be streamlined to provide services in a new single-tier model, providing planning services for both local level and County-level planning needs.

The new model will allow for a more coordinated approach, creating one-window access to all planning services in each lower-tier municipality. The goal of the revised model is to improve customer service and access to planning staff and services. Council approved the motion to allow for the signing of the Service Agreement between the County and each of the Lower Tiers that will officially launch the new service delivery model. These changes help to better support residents and developers across the region.

Within the new model, planners will be assigned responsibility to deliver planning services in each of the lower-tier municipalities. They will be on site in each municipality to provide a local presence and resource for all types of Planning applications and services. In addition, there will be centralized support at the County for the administrative side of operations.

“This new model is the result of the hard work and collective effort of the Municipalities and the County to ensure that the new program matches the needs of each of the communities within Perth County. We are very excited to transition to this new model for planning services.” said Sally McMullen, Manager of Planning.

“The coordination of Planning is reflective of our commitment to partnership and service delivery excellence within our communities and with our lower-tier municipalities” said Lori Wolfe, CAO of Perth County.

Information to reach Planning staff for inquiries is available online by visiting:  www.perthcounty.ca/planning

Media Contact:  

Sally McMullen
Manager of Planning
smcmullen@perthcounty.ca
519-271-0531 ext 412