A consent application or severance is required to create a new lot, add to an existing lot or give the right to use part of a lot.

Elgin County Land Division Committee is the approval authority for consents. West Elgin Council is required to provide a recommendation to the Committee for consents.

Application for Consent

Municipal severance application.

You are required to complete and submit the Municipality of West Elgin Application for Proposed Severances to the Municipality. The application fee is $800.00 (see fees and charges). The application is to be submitted to the Municipal Planner.

You are also required complete and submit the Elgin County Land Division Committee Application for Consent to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Elgin County Land Division Committee. The application fee is $1,250.00.

Elgin County Land Division Committee Application for Consent.

At any time while you are completing the applications, if you have any questions please contact the Municipal Planner. If you have any questions, please contact us by email or by calling 519-785-0560 ext. 226.