Planning Application Forms

The Town of Tecumseh Development Services department uses Cloudpermit, an online platform for submitting and managing Planning Act applications.

Effective April 30, 2025, applicants will be able to submit pre-consultation requests and formal applications electronically through the Cloudpermit system. This move enhances service delivery by offering a user-friendly, efficient, and accessible digital solution for residents, builders, and businesses.

Key features of Cloudpermit include:

Online submission of pre-consultation requests
Digital application process for all Planning Act applications
Real-time application status updates
Secure credit card payment options

Cloudpermit will facilitate the processing of all Planning Act Applicaitons, including:

Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments
Site Plan Control
Plans of Subdivision and Condominium
Development Agreements
Part Lot Control
Consent/Severance
Minor Variance

While the Cloudpermit platform is designed for ease of use, in-person assistance remains available at the Tecumseh Town Hall. You can apply and submit applications at directly through the Cloudpermit website.

Additionally, users can access comprehensive tutorials and support resources at www.cloudpermit.com.

PLEASE NOTE:

Once applications are formally accepted, a copy of the application MUST BE signed by the applicant, in the presence of a Commissioner. A Commissioner is available at Town Hall.

Types of Applications

For information purposes, copies of each type of application can be viewed below.

Official Plan Amendment Application

Zoning By-law Amendment / Temporary Use By-law / Holding (H) Symbol Application

Site Plan Control Application

Review of Plan of Subdivision/Condominium as Part of County of Essex Approval Submission

Subdivision Development Agreement Application

Part Lot Control Application

Consent (Severance) Application

Minor Variance Application

Creating a Cloudpermit Account

Go to the Cloudpermit account login page
Click on register
Provide your email address
Cloudpermit will send a confirmation email. Open the email and follow the instructions to complete the registration process
Be sure to remember the email address and password you used to register

Starting a new Planning Application

Login to Cloudpermit
Click the create new application button in the upper right-hand corner
Click create new project and give it a name that includes the project address and a description of the project
Provide the location where the application will is for. You can change the municipality to Tecumseh using the drop-down menu in the upper-right corner
Type in your address or roll number or find your property on the map. When you find the valid address, a drop-down box will appear showing the address and roll number. Make sure you verify that this is the correct address.
Once verification is complete click on the building permit box and choose the category, work type, and work target that applies to your project.

Review your Draft Building Application Through Cloudpermit

After completing all the above steps, you should see a draft of your building permit application.
Please ensure you review your application and that you enable email notifications, so you receive regular updates throughout the permitting process.
You will need to provide additional information before your application is officially submitted.

Need help with Cloudpermit?

If you are having trouble accessing and using Cloudpermit, there are a variety of resources to help you. Check out Cloudpermit Support for instructions on the basics and check out these tutorial videos on how to use the software. For further questions, please call 519 735 2184 ex. 103.

Town of Tecumseh
917 Lesperance Road
Tecumseh, ON N8N 1W9
Phone: 519 735 2184
Fax: 519 735 6712
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