Land Development

We work regularly with planning consultants, municipal and county officials, surveyors, environmental consultants, engineers, architects, builders, and politicians.

A Reputation for Excellence

George, Murray, Shipley, Bell, LLP has earned a reputation for excellence in legal services related to land development. Many of our lawyers have extensive expertise and experience in municipal law and land use planning and development. GMSB is equipped to assist landowners and developers with a wide variety of land development matters and applications including:

  • Land use and Development Consulting
  • Navigating the Planning Act, Official Plan, Etc.
  • Minor Variances
  • Zoning By-law Amendments
  • Official Plan Amendments
  • Consent Applications (Severances) and Lot Creation
  • Subdivision Agreements
  • Encroachment Agreements
  • Easements and Rights-of-Way
  • Home/Building Construction

The lawyers at GMSB who practice land development work regularly with planning consultants, municipal and county officials, surveyors, environmental consultants, engineers, architects, builders, and politicians. Our experience and wealth of connections position the firm as the leader in legal land development services in Sarnia-Lambton, and we have been the trusted advisor to countless local and regional developers throughout the firm’s history.

Whether you are an individual who needs a minor variance to construct a garden shed, or a land developer seeking to create a new subdivision, GMSB has the skill and expertise to assist you with your land development project.

Our Land Development Lawyers

D'Arcy Bell

D'Arcy Bell

Ryan Bell

Ryan Bell

Greg Bernard

Gregory Bernard

Carlo Cimetta

Carlo Cimetta

Melanie Hockin

Melanie Hockin

Ed Litrenta

Ed Litrenta

Colin McElrea

Colin McElrea

Peter Norris

Peter Norris