East Gwillimbury (EG) has updated its Official Plan. The Official Plan  will help shape how EG evolves over the next 25 years while protecting the natural heritage, agricultural lands, and unique village characters that make our community special.  EG is committed to working collaboratively with the Ministry to ensure the Plan aligns with Provincial legislation, policies, and priorities, while avoiding duplication and streamlining processes wherever possible.

View the current Official Plan

The Plan identifies where residential, commercial and industrial development is slated to be built, where transportation and servicing infrastructure will be constructed and where schools, greenspace and community and recreational facilities will be located.

EG will evolve as a balanced, sustainable, and complete community, with a mixture of housing options to meet the needs of a diverse population and a range of employment opportunities, public service facilities, and commercial uses supported by appropriate municipal infrastructure and a well-connected multi-modal transportation network.

Adopted Official Plan

Council has adopted the Town’s draft Official Plan. A staff report  was presented to Council at the June 23, 2026 Committee of the Whole Council meeting and Council adopted the new Official Plan on July 23, 2026

The Official Plan Review has included multiple phases of technical studies, public engagement, and consultation.

View the Adopted Official Plan

The Town’s current Official Plan remains in effect until the Province approves the adopted Official Plan.

The Adopted Official Plan Has Been Submitted to the Province for Review

EG has submitted its Adopted Official Plan to the Province of Ontario for review, in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, Part III Official Plans 17 (17.1).

Once the Province has approved the Town’s adopted Official Plan, the new Official Plan will be in effect.

This submission marks an important milestone in shaping the future growth and development of our community. The Official Plan provides a long-term vision for land use, housing, infrastructure, and environmental stewardship within EG.

The Town is committed to working collaboratively with the Province to ensure the Plan aligns with Provincial legislation, policies, and priorities, while avoiding duplication and streamlining processes wherever possible.

With this submission, EG moves one step closer to finalizing the Official Plan that will guide the community's growth for years to come.

How We Got Here

The Official Plan Review began in 2020 and included extensive engagement with residents, Indigenous communities, landowners, agencies and Government partners.

Following Council’s initial adoption of the Official Plan in 2022, Town staff worked closely with the Region of York and the Province to ensure the Plan aligned with updated legislation, including the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement and changes introduced through Bill 185.

The Williams Treaties First Nations were meaningfully consulted as Treaty-Rights-Holders. Their feedback ensured that the Official Plan identifies that consultation with Treaty-Rights-Holders must occur when land planning processes impact Treaty Rights, and that public art featured across the Town will include some Indigenous artworks.

Why Update the Official Plan?

The Planning Act of Ontario requires municipalities to regularly review their Official Plans to reflect updates to legislation, Provincial plans and policies, and regional government (Region of York) plans. Reviewing the Town's Official Plan ensures the document and vision for the Town remains up to date and consistent with guiding policy and legislation.

By 2051, EG is projected to grow to approximately 128,600 residents and support 44,300 jobs. The updated Official Plan provides the framework to responsibly manage growth and ensure future development supports the creation of complete, connected, and sustainable communities.

What Changes are Expected in the New Official Plan?

An updated Official Plan will provide framework for managing growth and address: 

  • Residential and employment growth to 2051
  • Maintenance of complete, vibrant, and healthy communities for residents
  • Protection of our cultural heritage assets and unique communities
  • Movement of people and goods within the Town
  • Protection and enhancement of natural areas and green spaces
  • Municipal services that meet the needs of a growing community