Milton Adopts Agerton Secondary Plan, Setting the Stage for a Major New East-End Community

Milton is laying the groundwork for a major new community in its east end. Town Council has formally adopted the Agerton Secondary Plan, a long-term blueprint that will shape how thousands of new residents are welcomed into a carefully planned neighbourhood built around a future transit hub.

What Happened

Milton Town Council adopted the Agerton Secondary Plan at a council meeting in late June 2026, establishing the framework for a new complete community on approximately 359 hectares in Milton's east end. The planning area is bounded by Highway 401 to the north, Derry Road to the south, the Greenbelt to the west, and Eighth Line to the east.

The plan is designed around a proposed major transit station at the Derry Road and Trafalgar Road area, anticipated to serve as a future GO Transit station. Taller, higher-density buildings are planned closest to the transit hub, with medium-density housing, mixed-use neighbourhood centres, and employment lands radiating outward.

The Agerton Secondary Plan was developed following statutory public meetings held in July 2022 and March 2026, where residents and stakeholders provided input on the draft proposal.

Key Details

• Planning area is approximately 359 hectares in Milton's east end.

• Bounded by Highway 401 (north), Derry Road (south), the Greenbelt (west), and Eighth Line (east).

• Tallest buildings planned near the proposed transit station at Derry Road and Trafalgar Road.

• The plan includes medium-density housing, mixed-use neighbourhood centres, and employment lands.

• Two elementary schools, neighbourhood parks, five village squares, and two urban squares are planned within the community.

• Employment areas will support warehousing, office, retail, and light industrial uses.

• The Secondary Plan will come into full force and effect once the Province has approved Milton's new Official Plan, which was also adopted by Council in June 2026.

Community Impact

The Agerton Secondary Plan is one of the most significant planning decisions Milton has made in recent years. As the town continues to grow rapidly, this plan sets a clear vision for how the east end of Milton will develop over the coming decades — with walkable neighbourhoods, access to transit, parks, schools, and local employment all built in from the beginning. For current and future Milton residents, the Agerton community represents a major chapter in the town's ongoing transformation.

Background

The Agerton area has been identified as a key growth area for Milton as part of provincial planning targets. Milton's new Official Plan, also adopted by Council in June 2026, forms the broader framework under which secondary plans like Agerton operate. Both documents will need provincial sign-off before they come into full force, but their adoption by Council marks an important milestone in guiding responsible long-term growth.

Source: MiltonToday.ca — https://www.miltontoday.ca/local-news/milton-adopts-agerton-secondary-plan-for-new-east-end-community-12465104 | Town of Milton — https://www.milton.ca/en/business-and-development/trafalgar-and-agerton-secondary-plans.aspx

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