What is a Consent/Severance
A consent, or severance, is an application to separate a piece of land to form a new lot or new parcel of land. Consent is required by law and ensures land development complies with the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law. Some common forms of consent include lot mergers, lot additions, and the creation of new easements.
Applications for consent are processed by the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR). The UPCR are the Consent Approval Authority.
Contact with the Township’s planning staff is still encouraged as a first step.
Pre-Consultation Meeting
Request an Appointment
The Planning Departments of the Township of Russell and the United Counties of Prescott and Russell are both committed to working with the public. They both strongly encourage meeting with staff prior to making application.
- Contact the Township’s Planning Department at planning@russell.ca.
- Contact with the United Counties of Prescott and Russell’s Planning Department is also encouraged and needed prior to completing an application for Consent. Contact the United Counties Planning Department at planning@prescott-russell.on.ca.
Frequently Asked Questions
No two pieces of land are the same, and conditions for Consent can change based on location and more. While conditions are set by policies that are publicly available, how they apply and why are frequently asked questions.
For frequently asked questions on Severances/Consent, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.