Glen Williams Secondary Plan Review

The Town of Halton Hills is reviewing and updating the Hamlet of Glen Williams Secondary Plan to reflect changes to provincial and regional policy documents. As part of this review, the current design guidelines for the Hamlet will be updated to incorporate best practices which are sensitive to the community context. The review will be a community-integrated process that is shaped by input from the public and key stakeholders.Information and updates will be posted to this webpage as they become available.

Project phases and timeline

Project phases

The Glen Williams Secondary Plan Review will be carried out in four phases.

Phase 1: Background & Key Findings - March to June 2020 (Current Phase)
- Tac and Steering Committee Meeting
- Public Engagement and Consultation Plan
- Project Launch Event
- Tac and Steering Committee Meeting
- Background and Key Findings Report
Phase 2: Community Vision - July to September 2020
- Tac and Steering Committee Meeting
- Public Workshop and Open House
- Public Consultation Report
Phase 3: Policy Formation - October 2020 to January 2021
- Three Drafts of Secondary Plan
- Tac and Steering Committee Meeting
- Public Open House
- Council Meeting
Phase 4: Recommendation - February 2021 to April 2021
- Final Secondary Plan and Technical Amendment
- Tac and Steering Committee Meeting
- Community Open House
- Statutory Public Meeting and Report
- Final Secondary Plan
- Council Meeting

Project timeline

June 2017 - Council Approved Work Program
April 2019 - Mature Neighbourhood Study Completed
January 2020 - Secondary Plan Awarded
April 2020 - Project Launch Event
April to June 2020 - Phase 1: Background and Key Findings Review
July to September 2020 - Phase 2: Background Information Collection and Analysis
October 2020 to January 2021 - Phase 3: Preparation of Draft Secondary Plan
February to April 2021 - Phase 4: Final Secondary Plan

Reports to Council

Report No. PLS-2019-0043 - Study Terms of Reference
Report N0. PD-2020-0014 - MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning Limited (MHBC) recommended to be retained to undertake this study

Background information

Glen Williams Mature Neighbourhood Study Final Recommendation Report: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments
Town of Halton Hills' Public Engagement and Consultation Plan Scoped Hamlet of Glen Williams Secondary Plan
Glen Williams Secondary Plan 2019 Consolidation
Glen Williams Design and Heritage Protection Guidelines
Glen Williams Terms of Reference for Environmental Implementation Reports
Summary of the Background Report
Glen Williams Public Consultation Summary Report - December 2020
Glen Williams Scoped Secondary Plan Review Background Report - January 2021
- Appendix A - Project Launch Information Panels
- Appendix B - Let’s Talk Halton Hills Project Launch Feedback
- Appendix C - Glen Williams Heritage Inventory
- Appendix D - In-Effect Secondary Plan Policy Audit
- Appendix E - Glen Williams Transportation Improvements

Draft Secondary Plan

Copies of any of the following reports and/or information that are not available for download online can be requested by e-mailing Melissa Ricci.

Public engagement

Please join our mailing list to stay informed with e-newsletters, notices of public meetings and other consultation opportunities. Please see Let's Talk Halton Hills for more information on public engagement opportunities and provide your input.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Secondary Plan?
Secondary Plans are prepared to allow for more detailed area or issue-based planning in newly developed areas or other areas where specific issues and concerns are identified such are related to public spaces, parks and urban design. Secondary Plans are part of the Official Plan, and subject to the full Official Plan Amendment process.
Why is the Glen Williams Secondary Plan being updated?
The existing Secondary Plan came into full force and effect in 2007, once all appeals were settled at the Ontario Municipal Board. The planning horizon for the existing Glen Williams Secondary Plan is 2021. As a result, the Hamlet of Glen Williams Secondary Plan preceded a number of provincial and regional plans, which have revised policy directions for growth and development in Ontario. In addition, Town staff and the Glen Williams Community Association (i.e. GWCA-HGWRA) have identified a number of local issues that require further review and consideration as part of this Review. A scoped review of the Hamlet of Glen Williams Secondary Plan is timely and will enable the Town to appropriately respond to these planning considerations.
What area of the Town will be covered during the review?
The Hamlet of Glen Williams as identified on Schedule H4-1 Glen Williams Land Use Plan is included in the review.
What will the review accomplish?
- Conformity to Provincial and Regional Plans
- Confirmation that the goals and objectives of the Secondary Plan remain relevant
- Updated Hamlet Design policies and guidelines that reflect best practices which are sensitive to the community context
- Updated natural heritage and environmental policies to conform to provincial and regional policy while acknowledging the existing community context of Glen Williams (e.g., Hamlet that provides transition between
What is the timing and process of the review?
The review will take approximately 18 months to be completed by spring of 2021. The review will be completed in 4 phases.
- Phase 1- Background and Key Findings
- Phase 2 - Community Vision
- Phase 3 - Policy Formulation
- Phase 4 - Recommended Plan
How can I stay informed and provide my comments?
Updates and information related to the review will be posted on this webpage. Notices of upcoming public engagement events will also be advertised in the Georgetown Independent and Free Press and through the Town of Halton Hills social media accounts.

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