Allen Planning Consulting: Expert Planning Consulting in Muskoka
MUSKOKA - SEGUIN - PARRY SOUND - ALMAGUIN - HALIBURTON
PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES
Planning and Development Applications
- Official Plan Amendments
- Zoning By-law Amendments
- Minor Variances
- Community Planning Permits
- Site Plan Agreements
- Consents/Severances (lot creation, boundary adjustments)
- Easements/Rights of Way
- Plans of Subdivision and Condominium
Site Analysis and Feasibility
Conduct in-depth analysis to determine development potential, identify constraints, and provide recommendations and guidance.
Development Review
Provide expert analysis of development plans and guidance to ensure a seamless approval process.
Municipal Consulting
Provide expert analysis of development plans and guidance on Zoning By-laws and regulations
Research and Analysis
Conduct research and analysis, including mapping and statistics related to land use planning, policy and development related projects.
Road Allowance/Shore Road Allowance Closing
Lead the closure and purchase process of Original Road Allowances and Road Allowances from municipalities
Expert Planning Evidence
Provide expert witness testimony in land use planning to the Ontario Land Tribunal and the Ontario Superior Court. Prepare expert witness evidence and collaborate with lawyers and other professionals to ensure that all aspects of the case are comprehensively addressed and strongly presented.
Rian Allen MSc, RPP, MCIP
Rian is a registered professional planner with over 20 years of extensive experience in Ontario. His expertise spans public, private, and non-profit sectors, and a diverse array of projects.
Rian holds a Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development from the University of Guelph, an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Geography from Laurentian University, a Diploma in Applied Geography from Laurentian University, and is a full member of the Ontario Professional Planning Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).
Born in Goderich Ontario, Rian began his planning career at the County of Huron, where agricultural and municipal planning matters were a major focus. As a policy planner, Rian was a member of the City of Waterloo Official Plan review team. In Toronto, Rian co-authored the first independent review of the Ontario Growth Plan with the Neptis Foundation, a regional planning think-tank, and assisted with the development of the Neptis Geoweb, a land use visualization tool for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
Before starting Allen Planning Consulting in 2025, Rian spent more than a decade as the Senior Planner and Manager of Planning at the Township of Muskoka Lakes, and Senior Planner at a private planning consulting firm in Muskoka.
Rian's trusted and professional guidance has helped many clients achieve successful outcomes and realize their development goals. His strategic thinking and collaborative approach is centered on understanding the unique needs and challenges of each project, and delivering tailored strategies that are sustainable and meet regulatory requirements. Rian is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of land use planning in Muskoka and beyond with confidence and success.
