As part of the Town of Oakville’s ongoing Official Plan Review, the land use designations and policies that apply to Bronte Village have been updated.
Bronte Village is intended to be revitalized as a mixed-use area with a thriving commercial area and a variety of housing options that provide a year-round environment for residents, employees, and visitors.
In December 2017, Council passed By-law 2017-118 to adopt Official Plan Amendment 18 (OPA 18: Bronte Village) to the Livable Oakville Plan. OPA 18 was then approved by Halton Region and it came into effect on June 20, 2018.
Community Planning Permit System in Bronte Village
With Mayoral direction (pdf), staff are developing a Community Planning Permit (CPP) By-law for Bronte Village. The intent is to streamline development approvals, support mixed-use intensification and implement the policy and design directions of the Livable Oakville Plan.
The project is aligned with the ongoing effort to prepare a draft CPP By-law that would apply to lands in Midtown Oakville and Bronte Village. The specific provisions of this CPP By-law will help achieve the established vision, goal and objectives for Bronte Village.
Prior to passing the CPP By-law, the Town is required to update its Official Plan. As such, a draft Official Plan Amendment is being prepared to designate Bronte Village as a CPP area.
The project will also align with the Town’s Official Plan Review process and reflect the provincial land use planning policy framework.
For more information about the draft CPP By-law with general provisions, see the Community Planning Permit System page.
November 3, 2025 – Public Meeting Report
- Staff report: Draft Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment and Draft Community Planning Permit By-law for Bronte Village Growth Area (File No. 42.15.69) from the Planning and Development Council meeting of November 3, 2025.
- Review the Draft Official Plan Amendment for Bronte Village (pdf)
- Review the Draft Community Planning Permit (CPP) By-law for Bronte Village (pdf)
October 22, 2025 - Open House
- Review the Open House Panels (pdf)
December 4, 2017 - Recommendation Report
- Staff Report: Item No. 5 on December 4, 2017 Planning and Development Council Agenda
- Recommended By-law, OPA 18 (pdf)
- Bronte Village Growth Area Subject Lands Map (pdf)
October 10, 2017 - Statutory Public Meeting
June 12, 2017 - Report to Subcommittee
- Staff report: Main Street Growth Area Review Update
March 1, 2017 - Public Information Session
January 16, 2017 - Report to subcommittee
November 28, 2015 and February 4, 2016 - Staff presented 10 draft directions and received public feedback at two public open houses.
May 15, 2015 - Staff held an open house to begin a dialogue about the Bronte Village Growth Area Review. Staff heard many ideas about ways to make Bronte Village an even better place.
Additional information
For more information, refer to the Community Planning Permit System page.
- Employment & Commercial Review
- Halton Region Integrated Growth Management Strategy
- Residential Character Study
- Urban Structure Review