Lot Severance to Fix Title Merger - Rainy Lake, Watten Township
Official title: Kimball & Jo-Ann Gosselin - Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
A couple on Rainy Lake accidentally had their two lakefront properties merged into one on the title. Now they're asking the province to let them split them back into separate lots. No new buildings are planned—this is just paperwork to fix a title error.
Why This Matters
This is a routine land severance to fix a paperwork error. It mainly matters to the property owners and immediate neighbours. If you live nearby on Rainy Lake, you might want to know about changes to lot boundaries in your area.
What Could Change
If approved, two existing properties that were accidentally merged on title would become legally separate lots again. The severed lot would be about 0.54 hectares with a 1965 residence. The retained lot would be about 0.41 hectares with a 1997 residence and outbuildings. No new construction is proposed.
Key Issues
- Should the province approve splitting these accidentally merged lakefront lots back into two separate properties?
- Are there any environmental or planning concerns with this lot severance on Rainy Lake?
How to Participate
- Review the Formal Application, Labelled Sketch, and survey documents to understand the proposed lot severance.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry of Ontario by December 12, 2025.
- For questions or to view materials in person, contact madisyn.owen@ontario.ca or call (807) 475-1651.