Apply for a Permit
You will need a permit for any development that occurs within Kawartha Conservation's Regulated Area. Property mapping is available to help you determine if you require a permit.
Before submitting a permit application, you may want to book a pre-consultation meeting with one of our staff or submit a property information request. You can also submit your questions by email at any time.
For shoreline works please take a look at our Erosion and Shoreline Protection information before submitting a permit application.
Standard permit application
You can also complete our permit application form and submit it by email or drop it off at our office. Completed permit application forms can be dropped off at:
277 Kenrei (Park) Road
Lindsay, ON K9V 4R1
Application requirements |
Your application must include:
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Wait times |
Standard permit applications are reviewed within 14 days of being received. If any information is missing, then we will contact you. Once a complete application is received, your permit will be issued within 21 days. |
Streamlined permit application
Apply for a streamlined permit
Certain projects are eligible for a streamlined application process. For a streamlined approval, you are required to submit a completed application along with one set of plans/drawings.
You can also complete our streamlined permit application form and submit it by email or drop it off at our office. Completed permit application forms can be dropped off at:
277 Kenrei (Park) Road
Lindsay, ON K9V 4R1
Eligibility |
Only relatively minor projects qualify for a streamlined permit application. Examples include:
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Wait times |
Streamlined permit applications are reviewed within 14 days of being received. If any information is missing, then we will contact you. Once a complete application is received, your permit will be issued within 14 days. |
Fees
You must pay a fee for all permit applications.
Application fees vary based on the type of development proposed.
Payment is required prior to any permit approvals and can be paid by cheque, credit card, debit, cash or e-transfer.
Picking up your permit
All permits will be issued via email unless specified otherwise.
If you wish to pick up a paper copy of your permit please indicate this in your application. The owner or applicant listed on the permit application must come in and sign the permit. The owner or applicant will be provided with two copies of the permit, one for their own records, and one that can be submitted to the applicable Municipality's Building Department if a Building Permit is required.
Permits can be picked up from our office located at:
277 Kenrei (Park) Road
Lindsay, Ontario K9V 4R1
Regulation policies
You can find more information on Kawartha Conservation's permit policies in Chapter 4 of our Plan Review and Regulation Policies.
Frequently asked questions
What is considered “development”? |
Development includes (but is not limited to) the following:
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Do I need a permit from any other government institution? |
If you need a permit from Kawartha Conservation, then you most likely will need a permit from your local municipality. You may also need a permit from Parks Canada if you are conducting any shoreline/in-water works along the Trent Severn Waterway. You may also need a permit from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) or the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF).
It is your responsibility to determine all permitting requirements before beginning work. |
Why is my property regulated by Kawartha Conservation? |
Kawartha Conservation regulates the following areas:
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What should I do if I need help? |
Please contact us if you have questions about permit application requirements, policies, etc. We can answer most questions via phone or email. We also offer free in-person pre-consultation meetings every Tuesday at our Administrative Centre in Lindsay. These meetings will help you through the permitting process, our policies, and permit application requirements. |
How do I find out what planning or permitting restrictions may apply before buying a property? |
Please submit a Property Information Request. We will review the property and identify what regulated features are present on the property (e.g. wetlands, watercourses, etc.). A letter will be sent to you with the information needed to get a permit and any restrictions that may apply. Please note that a Property Information Request is not a permit and is not permission to start construction. |