Toronto address · Ward 21, Scarborough Centre
1255 Birchmount Rd
The City of Toronto has 10 building permits since 2017 (1 still open) and 1 Committee of Adjustment file on record for this address.
Building permits
Every permit the City lists for this address since 2017, and any still open from before, newest first.
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Standpipes
Proposal to replace a standpipe fire pump.
Applied Jun 10, 2022 · issued Jun 15, 2022 · completed Sep 5, 2024 · Permit 22 160000 FSU
- Closed
Drains and site services · Site service
REVISION - change the location of the backflow preventor to a separate valve chamber on siteProposed Site Services for new three-storey townhouse building with 21 stacked and back-to-back townhouse units, and one level below grade parking.
Applied Apr 7, 2021 · issued Apr 9, 2021 · completed Apr 23, 2021 · Permit 19 201856 STS (revision 01)
- Closed
Conditional permit · Partial permit - foundation
Conditional Permit - Part Permit - Proposed construction of a three-storey townhouse building with 21 stacked and back-to-back townhouse units, and one level below grade parking.
Applied Dec 6, 2019 · issued Dec 23, 2019 · completed Jan 24, 2020 · Permit 19 201778 FND
- Closed
Conditional permit · Site service
Conditional Permit - Proposed Site Services for new three-storey townhouse building with 21 stacked and back-to-back townhouse units, and one level below grade parking.
Applied Oct 9, 2019 · issued Nov 15, 2019 · completed Mar 12, 2020 · Permit 19 201856 STS
- Approved
Alternative solution
Proposal to provide sprinkler protection throughout the suites and at the exterior alcoves
Applied Sep 19, 2019 · completed Nov 16, 2019 · Permit 19 223678 ALT
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed construction of a three-storey townhouse building with 21 stacked and back-to-back townhouse units, and one level below grade parking.
Applied Aug 7, 2019 · issued Jan 24, 2020 · completed Apr 6, 2021 · Permit 19 201778 PLB
- Closed
New building
Proposed construction of a three-storey townhouse building with 21 stacked and back-to-back townhouse units, and one level below grade parking.
Applied Aug 7, 2019 · issued Jan 24, 2020 · completed Apr 9, 2021 · 21 homes added · Permit 19 201778 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed construction of a three-storey townhouse building with 21 stacked and back-to-back townhouse units, and one level below grade parking.
Applied Aug 7, 2019 · issued Jan 24, 2020 · completed Apr 9, 2021 · Permit 19 201778 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Balcony/Guard repairs
Proposed balcony and guard repairs.
Applied Jul 5, 2017 · issued Aug 1, 2017 · completed Jul 25, 2018 · Permit 17 192699 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing · Backflow prevention devices (Water only)
Proposal to install a backflow preventor in existing apartment building.
Applied Feb 15, 2017 · issued Mar 15, 2017 · completed Apr 12, 2017 · Permit 17 117369 PSA
Committee of Adjustment
This address's applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment since 2017, and any still open. A minor variance asks for a small exception to the zoning by-law, such as a little more height or a smaller setback; a consent divides a lot or grants an easement.
- Closed
Minor variance · Other
The applicant is seeking relief from the provisions of the Zoning By-law to redevelop the surface parking lot with a 3-storey townhouse development that will include a total of 21 stacked and back-to-back townhouse units.
Decision: Approved (hearing Jul 25, 2019)
Filed Apr 18, 2019 · File A0115/19SC
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
2157-2183 Lawrence Avenue East
34 storeys · Mixed use
60 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 16, 2025
- Under review
40 storeys · Mixed use
300 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Jul 25, 2025
- Under review
3 storeys · Residential
420 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 9, 2025
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
2157-2183 Lawrence Ave E · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the previously approved 34-storey and 11-storey mixed-use residential building, by modifying the building height, gross floor area, and separation distances.
60 m away · filed Jul 13, 2026 · Approved
2180 Lawrence Ave E · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for a residential building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-laws 1137-2018, 1138-2018, 632-2021 and 633-2021), by increasing the gross floor area, lot coverage, overall building height, and the number of units, in addition to altering other development standards. Cross-Reference Site Plan Application 16 242 481 ESC 37 SA
160 m away · filed Apr 16, 2024 · Withdrawn
1236 Birchmount Rd · Minor variance
To permit interior alterations to allow a restaurant less than 100 m² on the ground floor of the proposed 15-storey mixed-use building currently under construction. The mixed-use development includes affordable and supportive rental housing units approved under the City's Open Door Affordable Housing Program. Cross-Reference Site Plan Control Application No. 20 126113 ESC 21 SA and Minor Variance Applications A0159/17SC & A0183/21SC.
90 m away · filed Nov 7, 2022 · Approved
2155 Lawrence Ave E · Minor variance
To permit the existing development at the southwest corner of Lawrence Avenue East and Birchmount Road. The site is currently developed with a 12-storey, 243-unit residential building with at-grade commercial uses. NOTE: The existing number of parking spaces provided on property meets the requirements of the Zoning By-law and the number of parking spaces will not change.
120 m away · filed May 19, 2021 · Approved
1236 Birchmount Rd · Minor variance
To permit a 15-storey mixed-use building comprising of 220 residential units and approximately 183 square metres of retail/commercial space and a total of 92 vehicular parking spaces. The proposal includes affordable rental housing units and the project was approved for the City's Open Door Affordable Housing Program. Cross-Reference Site Plan Control Application No. 20 126113 ESC 21 SA and Minor Variance Application A0159/17SC.
90 m away · filed May 19, 2021 · Approved
2155 Lawrence Ave E · Minor variance
The property at the southwest corner of Lawrence Avenue East and Birchmount Road is developed with a 12-storey, 243-unit residential building with at-grade commercial uses. This development was originally intended to be integrated with a development on the property to the south at 1236 Birchmount Road, including shared parking facilities. A by-law passed by City Council in 2006 (By-law No. 817-2006) required parking for residents, visitors and commercial uses to be provided collectively on both properties. At the time, the two properties were under affiliated ownership. The properties are now…
120 m away · filed May 11, 2017 · Approved
1236 Birchmount Rd · Minor variance
Variances for a proposed 14-storey apartment building with 220 dwelling units.
90 m away · filed May 1, 2017 · Approved
From the City of Toronto’s open data: building permits (active, and cleared since 2017), Committee of Adjustment applications and address points, this record updated Sep 29, 2026, and the development sites from its Development Applications data. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Construction cost estimates and contractors’ names are left out on purpose, and nothing here names an owner.