Planning & Regulations

The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority has the responsibility to regulate activities in natural and hazardous areas in order to:

This is done through regulations affecting areas in and near rivers, streams, floodplains, wetlands, slopes and the Lake Huron shoreline.

Maitland Conservation also works with municipalities to review development applications to ensure they meet local and provincial environmental standards.

If you are planning a project you may need a Maitland Conservation permit, approval under The Planning Act, or both. A fillable .pdf of the Permit Info and Application Form is available for downloading. A non-fillable version is also available for downloading. This file may be printed and filled out by hand and then emailed as a photo, faxed or mailed to the office. The fax number is 519-335-3516 and the mailing address is:
Maitland Conservation
Box 127,
Wroxeter, ON N0G 2X0

• Fillable Permit Information and Application Form (.pdf)
• Non Fillable Version (.pdf)

This mapping is for information purposes only and may not include all areas regulated by Maitland Conservation. If you have questions about your property please contact us. Please note that a project to update floodplain mapping in the Municipality of North Perth is wrapping up. The new mapping from this project has been approved by Maitland Conservation Members. For additional information please review the project information posted here: North Perth Floodplain Mapping Update

For information on in-land regulations and development please email Kirsten Snoek, Resource Technician – Regulations Officer, at [email protected] or call 519-335-3557 ext. 239.

For information on shoreline development and planning applications please email Patrick Huber-Kidby, Planning and Regulations Supervisor, at [email protected] or call 519-335-3557 ext. 237.

Please Note: If you have concerns about tree cutting in your area please contact the relevant County forestry staff. They will be able to provide information on forest conservation bylaws and determine if follow-up is warranted.

Huron County
Dave Pullen
[e] [email protected]

Bruce County
Andrew Beumer
[e] [email protected]
[t} 519-881-2400

Wellington County
Adam Buitendyk
[e] [email protected]
[t] 226-962-3612

Brad Carberry
[e] [email protected]
[t] 226-962-4007

Perth County
Marvin Smith
[t] 519-291-2236