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Region of Durham Soil & Groundwater Assessment Protocol
Site Screening Questionnaire, or Phase One/Two ESAs with a reliance letter and insurance, reviewed against Durham's protocol. An RSC through MECP is needed for prescribed land-use changes [DUR].
You need it when: Planning Act applications in Durham, especially land being conveyed to the Region (e.g. road widenings) or a change to a more sensitive land use.
Why it's needed
- Makes sure land taken by the Region and new uses meet soil and groundwater standards [DUR].
When to apply
- With the planning application, before the land conveyance.
Review time
Plan for about 20 business days. estimate
Documents for a complete application
- Site Screening Questionnaire [DUR]
- Phase One / Two ESA signed by a Qualified Person [DUR]
- Reliance letter and certificate of insurance [DUR]
How to submit
- Through the area municipality's planning application [DUR].
Official pages
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Sources are marked in the text: [TO] toronto.ca pages, [Guide] general industry guidance, [Plan] permit planning practice. Confirm on the official page before applying.