Staff Directory
Staff Directory NEC Commissioners are supported by staff operating from offices in Georgetown and Owen Sound. Looking to get in
About
About the NEC The NEC is a regulatory agency of the Ontario Government that manages development on the Niagara Escarpment.
COVID-19 Update
Our offices in Georgetown and Owen Sound are now open to the public in a limited capacity. In order to
Agency Directives & Reporting
The Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) is a Crown Agency of the Province of Ontario and reports to the Minister of
Development Permit Application Form
Most developments or changes to land use within the Niagara Escarpment Plan Area require a development permit from the Niagara
Development Control Regulation 826/90 and 828/90
Ontario Regulation 826/90 under the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act (NEPDA) describes lands within the Niagara Escarpment Plan Area which are designated as an Area
Applying for a Development Permit
The Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP) protects the Escarpment’s unique ecological, historic and scenic qualities. To ensure that the Escarpment’s natural
Appeal an NEC decision on a Development Permit Application
Once the Niagara Escarpment Commission has made a decision regarding a development permit application, a Notice of Decision is sent to the permit applicant,
Open Data
The Ontario government has adopted the principle of “Open Government,” an initiative about creating a more open and transparent government
Customer Service & Accessibility Standards
Our service commitment You can expect: fair, courteous and professional treatment accurate information timely responses to requests reasonable access
Interactive Map of NEP Area
Interactive Map Use the Interactive Map Notes & Disclaimers You may use our interactive map to determine if your property
Commission Meetings
The Commission meets as a corporate body monthly to consider Development Permit Applications. To access the agenda or minutes for