12 Chester Ave

Building permits

Every permit the City lists for this address since 2017, and any still open from before, newest first.

• Heating and ventilation

  HVAC - Proposal for a new laneway suite.

  Applied Aug 24, 2021 · issued Mar 9, 2022 · completed Jul 12, 2023 · Permit 21 201454 HVA

  Closed

• Drains and site services

  Drain - Proposal for a new laneway suite.

  Applied Aug 19, 2021 · issued Mar 9, 2022 · completed May 30, 2022 · Permit 21 201454 DRN

  Closed

• Plumbing

  Plumbing - Proposal for a new laneway suite.

  Applied Aug 19, 2021 · issued Mar 9, 2022 · completed Jul 12, 2023 · Permit 21 201454 PLB

  Closed

• Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite

  Proposal for a new laneway suite.

  Applied Aug 19, 2021 · issued Mar 9, 2022 · completed Sep 7, 2023 · 1 home added · Permit 21 201454 BLD

  Closed

• Drains and site services · Back water valve (Sewer only)

  Install back water valve

  Applied Jul 26, 2021 · issued Jul 28, 2021 · completed Oct 26, 2023 · Permit 21 189800 DRN

  Closed

• Heating and ventilation

  HVAC - Proposed alterations and conversion to two dwelling units and install plumbing fixtures.

  Applied Jun 3, 2021 · issued Aug 18, 2021 · completed Feb 4, 2022 · Permit 21 149339 HVA

  Closed

• Small residential project · Second suite (New)

  Proposed alterations and conversion to two dwelling units and install plumbing fixtures.

  Applied May 3, 2021 · issued May 25, 2021 · completed Feb 9, 2022 · 1 home added · Permit 21 149339 BLD

  Closed

• Plumbing

  Plumbing - Proposed alterations and conversion to two dwelling units and install plumbing fixtures.

  Applied May 3, 2021 · issued May 25, 2021 · completed Feb 9, 2022 · Permit 21 149339 PLB

  Closed

Committee of Adjustment

No applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment for this address since 2017. That's where an owner asks for a minor variance (a small exception to the zoning by-law) or a consent to divide a lot.

What’s planned nearby

Development sites within 500 m

No rezoning, site plan, subdivision or condominium file open within 500 m, and no pre-construction project on the site.

Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m

• 22 Garnock Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition (including basement) with a rear deck and stairs.

  210 m away · filed Sep 15, 2026 · Postponed

• 82 Chester Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing third storey dormers (on the north and south sides), for habitable space within the attic.

  180 m away · filed Apr 14, 2026 · Approved

• 40 Chester Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a new rear stone patio with side (north and south) brick walls and side (north and south) and rear (west) stairs. The existing rear ground floor wood deck with stairs will be demolished.

  70 m away · filed Mar 20, 2026 · Approved

• 46 Playter Cres · Minor variance

  To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a side (west) basement walkout (including a new secondary suite), a front covered porch with stairs, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, and a rear third storey balcony. Also, to convert the existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (garage) into a garden shed. There will be a total of two dwelling units on the lot.

  190 m away · filed Feb 20, 2026 · Approved

• 36 Chester Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing three-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a complete third-storey addition (expanding the existing vacant attic space into a full third storey), a rear ground floor deck, and enclosing a portion of the existing front porch with a new basement extension below.

  70 m away · filed Aug 18, 2025 · Approved

• 141 Hampton Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition with a deck (above the existing rear portion of the second storey).

  220 m away · filed Oct 4, 2024 · Approved

• 412 Danforth Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-storey mixed-use building (two commercial units and one residential dwelling unit) by constructing a rear two-storey addition (with an interior garage (including car lift for two parking spaces)). There will be one commercial unit (occupying both the basement and ground floor levels) and two residential dwellings units (both on the second level), on this lot.

  80 m away · filed Sep 26, 2024 · Approved

• 285-297 Danforth Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing place of worship (Danforth Church) by demolishing the southern portion of the building and constructing a rear eight-storey addition, including one-storey side (east and west) additions as outlined in Site Plan Application 23 110029 STE 14 SA. The new addition will front Bowden Street and will provide 32 affordable dwelling units and 18 bedsitting rooms. The northern portion of the existing place of worship (fronting Danforth Avenue) and the southeastern tower (fronting Bowden Street) will be retained. The current application is also necessitated to correctly identify va…

  190 m away · filed Mar 6, 2024 · Approved

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