Part lot control is a provision under the Planning Act that regulates the transfer or sale of part of a lot or block within a registered plan of subdivision. The Town uses this provision to prevent the further dividing of lots or blocks within a registered plan of subdivision.

Lots or blocks within a registered plan may be exempted from Part Lot Control to allow a property owner to legally divide the lot(s) or block(s). An application for Exemption from Part Lot Control can request that Part Lot Control be lifted temporarily.

If you would like to divide a lot, you'll need to apply for a part lot control exemption.

Before you start

Please contact the Planning and Development Department before you submit your application. A pre-consultation for this application may be required at the discretion of Department staff. Our staff can provide information regarding submission requirements and can answer any questions you may have about the application and process.

Apply for part lot control exemption

Please complete the Application for Exemption for Part Lot Control and submit it by email.

We are also accepting hard copies mailed to:

Town of Whitby Planning and Development
575 Rossland Rd E
Whitby, ON L1N 2M8

If the transfer of ownership is not completed before the By-law expires, the applicant must submit a request to the Planning Department for an extension. Requests for extensions must be submitted several months in advance of when the current By-law expires. Another By-law will be brought forward to Council.

Application details

Along with your completed application, you'll need to submit six copies of a draft reference plan prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor showing:

• Existing and proposed easements
• Lot lines
• Location, dimension and setbacks for all buildings or foundations
• Accessory structures
• Any other appropriate measures

We recommend that you contact us to discuss your proposal prior to submitting the application.

Review process

We will review and evaluate the application. If approved, we will send a by-law exempting part lot control for the property to Council. Once Council approves the by-law, we will register the by-law on title and notify you about the decision.