Planning for Growth Across Central & Northern Ontario
As development opportunities continue to expand beyond the Greater Toronto Area, Design Plan Services (DPS) is strengthening its commitment to communities across Central and Northern Ontario through DPS North.
DPS North is our dedicated initiative focused on delivering professional land use planning and development consulting services to developers, landowners, businesses, municipalities, and institutions throughout the region. Backed by more than 40 years of experience across Ontario, our team provides practical planning solutions that help move projects from concept to approval.
Whether you are evaluating a property, preparing a development application, or navigating complex municipal approvals, DPS North combines local knowledge with the technical expertise and resources of one of Ontario’s established planning consulting firms.
Supporting Growing Communities
Communities across Central and Northern Ontario continue to experience increasing demand for housing, employment lands, commercial development, institutional facilities, and infrastructure investment. As these regions evolve, successful projects require experienced planning professionals who understand both local priorities and the broader provincial planning framework.
Through DPS North, our team is dedicating additional resources to support projects throughout communities including:
- Simcoe County
- Barrie
- Orillia
- Collingwood
- Wasaga Beach
- Grey County
- Huntsville
- Muskoka
- and surrounding communities across Central and Northern Ontario.
Our planning professionals work closely with municipalities, developers, consultants, and approval authorities to help projects progress efficiently while responding to local planning policies and community objectives.
Backed by the technical expertise and resources of a planning consulting firm established across Ontario with significant experience in Central and Northern Ontario, our team delivers responsive, practical planning advice tailored to the unique policies and administrative processes of each municipality, helping clients navigate approvals and move projects forward with confidence.
Comprehensive Planning & Development Services
DPS North provides a full range of professional planning and development consulting services to support projects from initial feasibility through to planning approvals and appeals.
Due Diligence & Development Feasibility
- Planning Due Diligence
- Development Feasibility Reviews
- Highest and Best Use Analysis
- Property Planning Opinions
- GIS Analysis & Mapping
Land Development Approvals
- Official Plan Amendments (OPAs)
- Zoning By-law Amendments (ZBAs)
- Draft Plans of Subdivision and Condominium
- Site Plan Approval
- Committee of Adjustment Applications – Minor Variance & Land Division
Project management
- Development Application Management
- Consultant Coordination
- Municipal Liaison
- Project Management
- Public Consultation Support
Planning Appeals & Expert Witness Services
- Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) Expert Testimony
- Witness Statements
- Appeal Strategy Support
- Expert Planning Evidence
Local Service. Provincial Experience.
For more than 40 years, Design Plan Services has helped clients secure planning approvals for residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and mixed-use developments throughout Ontario.
DPS North builds on that experience by providing focused support to clients across Central and Northern Ontario while leveraging the full resources of our Etobicoke headquarters.
Our experience spans communities throughout the region, as illustrated below, reflecting our familiarity with local planning policies, municipal approval processes, and the opportunities that shape development across Central and Northern Ontario.
Our clients benefit from responsive service, experienced planning professionals, and practical advice that helps keep projects moving forward.
Let’s Discuss Your Project
Whether you’re exploring the development potential of a property or preparing your next planning application, our team is ready to help.
Contact DPS North today to discuss your project and learn how we can support your development objectives.