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Nethery Planning A mighty little land use planning consultancy, serving all clients private and public, big and also mighty like us.

In case you missed the September edition of News from Nethery, Planner Jen Chantler shared how she stumbled into the pla...
10/23/2026

In case you missed the September edition of News from Nethery, Planner Jen Chantler shared how she stumbled into the planning world—and why operating quietly in the background turned out to be the most rewarding work.

Jen quit a comfortable municipal job to head back to school in her thirties, and she hasn't looked back since! From affordable housing CIPs to aggregate applications, her story is a great reminder that sometimes the career you didn't know existed turns out to be exactly where you belong. 🏙️✨

Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/p/gixMzN65

It’s always special seeing plans on paper turn into real-world communities. We were delighted to join FarSight Homes and...
10/16/2026

It’s always special seeing plans on paper turn into real-world communities. We were delighted to join FarSight Homes and their team in Clarington for the Timber Trails ground breaking! 🪏

To read the full post, click here: https://lnkd.in/p/gWCnjZhc

Another successful Minor Variance approval in Hamilton!Not every planning application comes with a favourable staff reco...
10/09/2026

Another successful Minor Variance approval in Hamilton!

Not every planning application comes with a favourable staff recommendation, but that doesn’t mean it lacks planning merit.

We recently represented a client seeking to establish a wellness use in an existing building where the proposed use was not permitted under the Zoning By-law.

Interestingly, the building had previously been used for office purposes, with similar, if not potentially greater, land use impacts than the proposed wellness use.

Our team at Nethery Planning prepared a strong, site-specific planning opinion demonstrating how the proposal satisfied the four tests of a Minor Variance.

Despite City Planning staff recommending refusal, the Committee of Adjustment supported our planning rationale and approved the application.

A great reminder that good planning is about more than simply what a Zoning By-law permits. It’s about understanding the intent of the policies and evaluating the actual impacts of a proposal.

We are excited to announce that we are on Instagram! A little different from our other social media channels, we are pul...
10/02/2026

We are excited to announce that we are on Instagram!

A little different from our other social media channels, we are pulling back the curtain to give you a behind-the-scenes look at land use planning and development from the Nethery Planning perspective. No dense zoning jargon, just pure inspiration, project spotlights, and the brilliant people behind our work.

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/netheryplanning

We can't wait to connect with you over there. 🏙️✨

🏆 OPPI Conference Achievements We were proud to be part of this year’s  Conference, where two of our team members shone....
09/25/2026

🏆 OPPI Conference Achievements

We were proud to be part of this year’s Conference, where two of our team members shone.

Congratulations to Planner Diana Vasu for delivering a presentation with her school team highlighting her inspiring on-farm diversified uses project for Wellington County. Learn more about the session here: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/2026Conference/sessions/SESGW4B3O4P1YOPC6

And this year Principal Planner Michelle Diplock was honoured with the PlanON 2026 Emerging Leadership Award. This recognition speaks volumes about her vision, dedication, and leadership within the planning profession. Congrats on the win, Michelle!

🏙️ Milestone Release: London’s New Draft Zoning By-law Over the summer, our team poured immense effort into the City of ...
09/25/2026

🏙️ Milestone Release: London’s New Draft Zoning By-law

Over the summer, our team poured immense effort into the City of London’s Rethink Zoning initiative and we’re happy to report that last week, the draft by-law was officially released for public input. Getting this foundational project online for public review and input is a massive accomplishment, and we want to recognize the hard work and collaboration of our entire project team: Michelle Diplock, Diana Vasu, Jennifer Freckleton, Raida Chowdhury, Tracy Tucker, Bea Kwak, and Joe Nethery. Well done, team! And thank you to the City of London team for putting your trust in us with this project. It has been a pleasure ReThinking London’s zoning by-law with you all.

👉 Explore the draft and learn more about the consultation process here:

Learn more about London's new zoning by-law that will shape community growth.

Principal Planner Michelle Diplock and Manager of Business Development Bea Kwak joined hosts Dave and Dave on Episode 21...
09/18/2026

Principal Planner Michelle Diplock and Manager of Business Development Bea Kwak joined hosts Dave and Dave on Episode 21 of the HBA’s Offsite Insight Podcast. It was a fun, deep dive into the wonderful (and sometimes wonderfully confusing) world of municipal planning and land development.

We loved sharing how builders and developers can sidestep costly policy traps before committing hard-earned money—whether you're tackling a multi-phase subdivision or wondering if a triplex can fit on that urban lot.

It was an absolute honour to share our knowledge, swap stories, and geek out over development with the Daves²!

🎧 Check out the full episode now: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=14ELnqshNJo&fbclid=IwVERTSAUaiPlwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHhKXn6HvLxVkgGkOZ8BbNxqrbjW_Lyg2kpbNPW8jl16TGDFQb-jND4HleRZ5_aem_ASZB2M-sM_znSwRHV4ncsw

Welcome to a new episode of the OFFSITE INSIGHT PODCAST. This week,...

There have been a few changes around Nethery Planning lately, so it feels like a good time for a team update. First, Nic...
09/11/2026

There have been a few changes around Nethery Planning lately, so it feels like a good time for a team update. First, Nicole R. our Business Operations Manager, recently marked her first year with the firm. Since joining Nethery Planning last September, Nicole has had a significant impact on how we operate behind the scenes. From managing schedules and internal systems to developing corporate policies and keeping day-to-day operations moving, she has brought greater structure and consistency to our small but mighty and growing firm. We’re very glad to have her on the team.

As the summer co-op term came to a close, we said goodbye to Planning Assistant Bryn McConvey and thanked Planning student Maddie Hare for her part-time support over the summer. We wish them the best in the months ahead.

September has also brought several new faces to Nethery Planning:

Jordie Bacon, Senior Planner, joins us with public- and private-sector planning experience in both Toronto and Cincinnati.

Alexia Morrison, Administrative Assistant to the Principal Planners (Co-Op), is a fourth-year University of Waterloo planning student who recently returned from an exchange term at the University of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, England.

Heavlyn Sekwyere, Marketing Assistant (Co-Op), a fourth-year University of Waterloo student studying Life Sciences Psychology and Health Humanities.

Sahil Kalal, Planning Assistant (Co-Op), brings an interest in blending urban design and nature-based solutions to his work with the planning team.

And after completing two co-op work terms with Nethery Planning in 2026, Asad Tauseef will return to the team in a part-time role after a brief break.

A lot has changed in a short period of time, and we’re looking forward to seeing what this expanded team brings to the work ahead.

Well, that was a busy summer! We may have been a little quieter on your feeds, but things certainly weren't quiet at Net...
09/04/2026

Well, that was a busy summer! We may have been a little quieter on your feeds, but things certainly weren't quiet at Nethery Planning.

Over the past couple of months, our team has been busy advancing projects, getting out into communities, working through some major deliverables, and laying the groundwork for what is shaping up to be an equally busy fall. 🍂

And we're heading into the new season with another experienced set of hands on deck.

Please join us in welcoming Tracy Tucker, who has joined Nethery Planning as our new Senior Project Manager!

Tracy brings extensive experience in residential infill and greenfield development, commercial expansions, and industrial development, and we're excited to have her expertise supporting our growing portfolio of work. Welcome to the team, Tracy!

There's lots to share from the summer—and plenty more already underway for the fall. We're looking forward to bringing you along.

☀️ Summer has officially arrived! What are your plans?The Nethery Planning team is looking forward to some well-earned v...
06/26/2026

☀️ Summer has officially arrived! What are your plans?

The Nethery Planning team is looking forward to some well-earned vacation time over the coming weeks.

While our office is only closed on Wednesday, July 1st, our social media channels will be taking a seasonal pause while we unplug, enjoy a few picnics in the park, soak up some sunshine (with SPF, of course!), and find inspiration in the places and communities we visit.

A little rest now means we’ll be recharged and ready for a busy fall.

Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and sunshine-filled season. We’ll see you back on your feeds in September.

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