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Minor variance and consent applications
Minor variance applications are submitted to the Committee of Adjustment, and consent applications to the London Consent Authority, by emailing CoAsubmit@london.ca.
The municipality lists what to submit. CodeEase shows what the building code asks of it. See CodeEase →
Download an Application Form2
It is recommended that prior to making your application you follow the procedure outlined below:
Read the detailed instructions
- Read the detailed instructions (pages 1-3) regarding making an application and familiarize yourself with the process, expectations and requirements of the entire package.
- Read the detailed instructions (pages 1-2) regarding making an application and familiarize yourself with the process, expectations and requirements of the entire package.
Submit your detailed conceptual site plan, survey and/or diagram
- Submit your detailed conceptual site plan, survey and/or diagram (as outlined in Section 9, p.4 of the application form) to zoning@london.ca so that they may complete a zoning referral record (APP-1, p. 7 of the application form). If site plan approval is also required, a zoning referral record should be obtained through site plan consultation.
- Submit your detailed conceptual site plan, survey and/or diagram (as outlined in Section 14, p.7 of the application form) by emailing zoning@london.ca so that they may complete a zoning referral record (APP-1, p.10 of the application form). If site plan approval is also required, a zoning referral record should be obtained through site plan consultation.
Speak with a planner
- Once you have obtained a complete and signed zoning referral record it is strongly recommended that you speak with a planner about the planning aspects of your of your potential application. At this stage the planner will identify (based on the zoning referral record completed and your supporting documents) issues, challenges or hurdles that your application may encounter. After speaking with a planner you may be advised to speak with an engineer or other authority.
- Once you have obtained a complete and signed zoning referral record it is strongly recommended that you speak with a planner about the planning aspects of your potential application. At this stage the planner will identify (based on the zoning referral record completed and your supporting documents) issues, challenges or hurdles that your application may encounter. After speaking with a planner you may be advised to speak with an engineer or other authority.
Submit your application
- Applications are submitted to the Committee of Adjustment by emailing CoAsubmit@london.ca
- Once you are confident that your application is complete you can submit the zoning referral record, the application, supporting materials and documents and proof of payment of the applicable fee to CoAsubmit@london.ca (If files are too large, please email us to request a File Transfer Protocol (FTP)link)
- Applications are submitted to the London Consent Authority by emailing CoAsubmit@london.ca.
- Once you are confident that your application is complete you can submit the zoning referral record, the application, supporting materials and documents and proof of payment of the applicable fee to CoASubmit@london.ca (If files are too large, please email us to request a File Transfer Protocol (FTP)link).
- Once a development application has been submitted, Planning and Development will not accept any revisions to applications or submission materials once the application is deemed complete. This standard requirement has been implemented to ensure that the planning process is completed within the statutory timeline. If there are any major revisions to the application, such as increased height and density, the applicant will be directed to make a new application.
- Certificate fees
- Ontario Land Surveyor – Survey Fees
- Road widening
- Engineer design and submission (servicing and grading plans)
- Agreements and registration
- Permit of Approved Works (PAW)
- Demolition permit
- Archaeological and/or cultural heritage resources
- Tree preservation plan, tree removal and restoration
- Street tree planting
- Parkland Dedication
- Transfer fees
- Reference plans
- Traffic, transportation or parking studies
- Noise, nuisance or hazard studies
- Environmental studies
- The cost and preparation of these studies by qualified professionals will be 100% the responsibility of the owner/applicant.
Pay the fee
- Planning application fees are contained in the Fees and Charges By-law A-58. These fees are subject to change without notice and exclude applicable taxes.
- 2026 Planning and Development Fees
- Cheque* When paying for securities, a certified cheque or Letter of Credit is required.
- Path 2 Approvals options - cash or cheque submitted to our Path 2 Approvals counter located on the second floor of City Hall during business hours.
- Applicant must complete the request to submit payment through online banking form
- Applicant must register in the portal
- Email completed form to plandev@london.ca
- Upon receipt of a complete form and registration in the portal applicant will then receive instructions on how to proceed with online payment
Written from London’s own pages as published on 23 October 2026. The municipality decides what a permit needs: confirm with it before you apply. Legal notice