FAQs

Properties within the Southwest Area Secondary Plan (SWAP) are subject to both SWAP and The London Plan when considering future development. These planning documents provide guidelines for how land can be developed. If SWAP is removed, properties would no longer be subject to its regulations for future development.

The removal of SWAP does not require property owners to make any changes to their property or buildings. There would be no immediate impact on the existing structures or use of your property.

Current zoning for properties will remain unchanged with the removal of SWAP. However, any future rezoning applications would need to comply with the policies outlined in The London Plan.

If SWAP is removed, properties in the Southwest Area would be regulated by The London Plan instead, which would become the main policy document guiding future development in the area. This means less localized regulation compared to SWAP.

While SWAP's unique policies will be moved to The London Plan, the regulatory framework for undeveloped properties in the Southwest Area will shift to be guided by The London Plan. This ensures that development continues to be regulated, but under a broader city-wide policy.

A thorough review has been conducted to compare SWAP’s policies with The London Plan. A summary of this review can be found on the webpage. Policies that are unique to the Southwest Area are proposed to be moved into The London Plan to ensure continuity in regulation and development.

City staff will be engaging with affected parties—including residents, property owners, businesses, developers, community organizations, and institutions—by hosting an open house about the proposal to remove SWAP. The process will ensure that all concerns are addressed before any final decisions are made.