Title

Organizational Behavioural Obstructions Between Planners and Implementing the Development Permit System

Author

Joseph Nethery, Western University

Date of Award

8-2-2011

Degree Type

Major Research Paper

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration

Program

Political Science

Supervisor

Cobban, Tim

Geographical Areas

Ontario, Carleton Place

Abstract

This study examines why few municipalities in Ontario have adopted the Development Permit System (DPS). In attempting to identify what relationships exist between organizational behaviours and the consideration of DPS, a survey pre-test and a full survey were administered to various municipalities in Ontario, in addition to a case study of DPS in Carleton Place. The findings reveal that larger municipalities and municipalities with a higher number of Registered Professional Planners tend to consider DPS more often, with statistically significant relationships found between the consideration of DPS and the individual interest of planners, challenging development projects, and male planners.

Recommended Citation

Nethery, Joseph, "Organizational Behavioural Obstructions Between Planners and Implementing the Development Permit System" (2011). MPA Major Research Papers. 103.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/103