Proposed Development in Baltimore: Public Notice Regarding Upcoming Developer-Hosted Open House and Municipal Public Meetings

Township of Hamilton, ON, November 10, 2026 – The Township of Hamilton recognizes the community's interest in a proposed residential development in Baltimore, a designated settlement area. The Township is committed to keeping residents informed throughout the planning review process and helping residents access accurate information and understand how they can participate as the applications move through the formal review process. We will continue to provide updates through our website and regular communication channels as the review progresses.

About the Proposed Development

ROBE Development Inc. has submitted application for a proposed residential subdivision at 9380 Burwash Road, Lot 7, Concession 3, Parts 1, 3 and 4. The proposal includes between 136 and 167 single detached and semi-detached residential units, to be serviced by municipal water and a communal wastewater treatment system.

The applications are:

• Draft Plan of Subdivision: SUB 01/26
• Zoning By-law Amendment: ZBA 05/26

Both applications are currently undergoing a thorough review by the Township and municipal agency partners.

Upcoming Voluntary Developer-Hosted Open House

The applicant is hosting a voluntary open house to share information about the proposed development and provide an opportunity for community engagement.

Meeting Details

• Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
• Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
• Location: Baltimore Recreation Centre, 23 Community Centre Road, Baltimore
• Hosted by: ROBE Development Inc.

This open house is being organized by the applicant. It is not a Township public meeting, is not required by the Planning Act, and is not a Council meeting or meeting where a decision on the application is made.

The Township is sharing information about this opportunity to raise awareness of this opportunity so that residents can learn more about the proposal directly from the applicant. The open house is separate from the Township's formal planning process and does not replace the opportunity to provide comments directly to the Township which will follow at a later date.

Township Statutory Public Meeting

The Township of Hamilton will hold a formal public meeting under the Planning Act to consider both the draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law applications. The purpose of this meeting is to allow Council to receive information regarding the development, input from staff, the developer, and residents.

Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chambers, Township of Hamilton Municipal Office, 8285 Majestic Hills Drive, Cobourg, Ontario

This meeting will be part of the Township's formal planning review process. Township staff will provide detailed information about the applications, the results of the agency peer reviews of technical supporting documents, and a summary of public comments received by the Township prior to December 7, 2026. Members of Council and the public will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments.

The applications remain under review, and no decision has been made. No decision will be made at the December 15 public meeting. The applications would be brought forward to a future Council meeting for consideration of a decision.

How to Share Your Comments

The Township welcomes comments from residents about both applications. Written comments received by December 7, 2026, will be considered for inclusion in the staff report to Council. Comments will be accepted up until a decision is made by Council at a future date in accordance with the regular planning review process.

Comments submitted directly to the Township will form part of the planning review record. They will be considered alongside technical studies, peer review comments, agency input and applicable planning policies.

Residents can submit written comments to:

Jennifer Current, MCIP, RPP
Senior Planner
Township of Hamilton
8285 Majestic Hills Drive
P.O. Box 1060, Cobourg, ON K9A 4W5
Email: jcurrent@hamiltontownship.ca
Phone: (905) 342-2810, extension 113

How the Township Will Keep You Informed

Landowners within 120 metres of the subject property will receive formal public meeting notices by mail, in accordance with the applicable notification requirements set out in the Planning Act. These notices will be mailed out on November 25, 2026 and a sign will be erected at the proposed development site the same day.

The Township will also share information with the broader community through its regular communication channels, including the Township website and social media.

Residents can expect further updates as the review progresses, including the formal public meeting notices, application materials, staff reports and information about future Council meetings.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed, ask questions and participate in the Township's formal planning process. Residents are encouraged to subscribe to the Township’s planning updates to receive notifications about this and other active planning applications directly by email by visiting hamiltontownship.ca/subscribe.

For questions about the Township's review of the applications, please contact Jennifer Current, Senior Planner, at jcurrent@hamiltontownship.ca.