April 24, 2026

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Barrie Boundary Expansion (Annexation)

 

The City of Barrie is currently updating its Official Plan to include newly annexed lands from Springwater and Oro-Medonte. These lands are being planned to support future growth, including new residential, community and employment areas.

 

A temporary Interim Control By-law is in place (until at least December 2026), which prevents new development while the City completes detailed land use and infrastructure planning for these lands. 

 

The City has introduced policies that signal a desire to move development forward quickly once the Interim Control By-law is lifted. Once this occurs, there will likely be a surge in development applications, and property owners who have done the groundwork in advance will be in a stronger position to submit early, navigate the approvals process more efficiently, and avoid delays.

 

How We Can Help

 

As a team of planners, engineers, and technologists, we can help you understand what this means for your property and position you for success when development opportunities open up.

 

We can assist with:

 

• Reviewing your property’s proposed designation
  Ensuring it aligns with your goals and maximizes long-term value

• Due diligence and feasibility analysis
  Identifying opportunities and constraints early  

• Development strategy and concept planning
  Creating a clear path forward so you are ready to act when restrictions are lifted

• Coordinating planning and engineering requirements
  Providing integrated support to streamline future approvals

 

If you have any questions on what this all means, please feel free to contact the team at 705-726-1141