The Town of Caledon is reviewing a proposed subdivision that would bring 567 new homes to 14475 Highway 50, along with a neighbourhood park and a site set aside for an elementary school.

The application, filed as a Draft Plan of Subdivision under file number 21T-26011C, calls for 192 single-detached dwellings and 375 townhouse units on lands described as Concession 7, Albion, according to a Town of Caledon notice. The applicant is KLM Planning Partners Inc., acting on behalf of Oakbank Estates Inc. c/o Royal Pine Homes.

What the plan includes

Beyond the housing, the proposed development features a neighbourhood park, two stormwater management ponds and an open space block. It also sets aside an elementary school block, two natural heritage system blocks, future development blocks and an internal public road network.

The Town notes the concept illustration attached to the application is for information purposes only and subject to change. The application is currently under review by Town staff.

How residents can weigh in

"Your input and insight will inform and shape plans that meet the needs of our community," the notice states.

Residents can find supporting material, a copy of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and details on appeal rights by visiting the Town's project page for 14475 Highway 50, or by contacting the lead planner at Town Hall between Monday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The lead planner is Chris Bean, community planner with the Development & Design section of the Planning & Development Department, reachable at 905-584-2272 ext. 4265 or by email.

Why written comments matter

The notice carries a warning for residents who may want to challenge the outcome later. Under the rules set out by the Town, a person or public body that does not make oral submissions at a public meeting — if one is held — or written submissions to the Clerk of the Town of Caledon before approval is given or refused is not entitled to appeal the Town's decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

Even for those not seeking to appeal on their own, participating early can matter. The notice states that without oral or written submissions before approval, a person or public body may not be added as a party to an Ontario Land Tribunal hearing of any appeal, unless the Tribunal finds there are reasonable grounds to do so.

No public meeting date has been announced. The Town says the application remains under review, and any future steps will follow the standard subdivision approval process.