Property Inquiries
Find out if you need an NVCA permit
If you are planning to do any work near a lake, river, stream or wetland, you may require approval from NVCA.
Current property owners, potential buyers, lawyers and real estate agents are encouraged to find out if a property affected by NVCA policies and regulations.
A permit may be required depending on the project and location of your property
Check to see if you are in a regulated area by using NVCA’s Interactive Map.
If any part of your property is regulated, submit a general inquiry on our e-permitting platform to tell us a bit about your plans. We will review your property and your proposed plan, and may also ask you to submit additional information. We may also request an appointment with you to discuss your plans, by phone or in-person.
Submit a General Inquiry on our e-permitting platform to see if your property is regulated.
More questions?
You can contact NVCA’s Planning & Regulations team by email, phone or visit NVCA’s office.
If you know the details of the development you are proposing, we recommend scheduling a pre-consultation to ensure your permit application process is smooth, efficient and on the right track.
Responses are processed in the order in which they are received.
Please note response times are dependent on the complexity of the inquiry, the unique characteristics of the property, and the number of inquiries received.
Contact NVCA’s Planning Team
Residents can contact NVCA’s planning team by phone, visit NVCA’s office or book a pre-consultation.
NVCA is committed to our Customer Service Charter, and will respond to voicemail and email inquiries within 2 business days.E-Permitting Platform
Submit a General Inquiry on our e-permitting platform to tell us a bit about your project.
Be ready to provide the address of the property and some details of your project.
Email permits@nvca.on.ca to inquire about your property or permit.
Please provide the address of the property and some details of your project.
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Phone
Call 705-424-1479 x 268 to inquire about your property or permit.
Please have the address of the property and the concept of your project ready.
Visit NVCA’s office
Property owners who have a concept or idea about their project and would like to know how to permitting process works are welcome to visit NVCA’s office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Our planning staff have blocked off time to answer all your questions about the NVCA permit process.
Address
8195 8th Line, Utopia ON L0M 1T0
Office hours
Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
We are closed for lunch between 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Book a pre-consultation appointment
For a smooth, efficient process and to keep your permit application on the right track, book a pre-consultation with a Planner!
What you need for your pre-consultation
- Have your property address, concept, drawings and site plan ready
- Pre-consultations are $561. This fee will be deducted from the final permit application fee.
- Complete the Request for Pre-Consultation Form or email us at permits@nvca.on.ca to book an appointment. NVCA will reach out to you to set up a meeting at the earliest available time/date and discuss your project further.
- Clarification about NVCA’s permitting process
- Whether additional review by our engineering and ecology staff is required
- A summary of your discussion
- A checklist of what to submit with the permit application
Who to Contact
Planning Team 
705-424-1479 x 268
planning@nvca.on.ca
Planning & PermitsNot in the the Nottawasaga Watershed? Contact your local conservation authority here:
Grand River Conservation Authority
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority